Remember When

Take a look back at Shakopee happenings from yesteryear. This column is compiled and published weekly by Shakopee Heritage Society member Wes Reinke. To be emailed when a new issue is posted, please complete the below form to be added to the subscription list.

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  • Remember When: June 2019
    1894: Scott County Argus June 7, 1894 Head engineer Ferguson reports that with the new monster engine and improvements the mill is turning out a barrel of flour with a little less than 20 lbs. of coal. This, as is well known to the craft, is a very creditable state of affairs. Henry Spielman is … Continue reading Remember When: June 2019 →
  • Remember When: May 2019
    1894: Scott County Argus May 3, 1894 Night-watchman-elect John P. Ring has resigned, and Mayor Weiland has appointed John Bohls to that position for the ensuing year. The Washta Club’s parlor has been handsomely carpeted during the past week. The new millinery store, Mrs. C. M. Nachtsheim’s, will remove in a day or two to … Continue reading Remember When: May 2019 →
  • Remember When: April 2019
    1894: Scott County Argus April 5, 1894 For the benefit of those interested we would state that John A. Dean has a veterinary surgeon’s diploma, secured under the provisions of the new law. Postmaster Chewning has improved his office in appearance and convenience by the addition of thirty new lockboxes which occupy the space formerly … Continue reading Remember When: April 2019 →
  • Remember When: March 2019
    1894: Scott County Argus March 1, 1894 Wm. Pinger got out Monday for the first time in some six weeks. He has been confined to the house with an obstinate ailment, and while feeling somewhat improved, he is still far from well. The Minnesota Post office took advantage of Monday’s fine spring weather and removed … Continue reading Remember When: March 2019 →
  • Remember When: February 2019
    1894: Scott County Argus Feb. 1, 1894 Capt. R. J. Chewning has been appointed by the president postmaster at Shakopee. It remains now only for the senate to confirm the appointment and he will receive his commission at once. Quite an extensive dog poisoning business is being carried on in town lately and several pet … Continue reading Remember When: February 2019 →

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2015

Remember When: By Year

2013

  • 1983 (30 years ago)
  • 1963 (50 years ago)
  • 1953 (60 years ago)

2012

  • 1982 (30 years ago)
  • 1962 (50 years ago)
  • 1952 (60 years ago)

2011

  • 1986 (25 years ago)
  • 1961 (50 years ago)
  • 1936 (75 years ago)
  • 1911 (100 years ago)
  • 1886 (125 years ago)

2010

  • 1985 (25 years ago)
  • 1960 (50 years ago)
  • 1910 (100 years ago)
  • 1885 (125 years ago)