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Minnesota River in Shakopee starts to recede after cresting Friday
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — In Scott County, the Minnesota River is finally starting to come down. Its crest Friday afternoon in Savage made the top five highest water levels in its history there. But with levels still in major flood stage, the water is still impacting summer fun. "It took a little longer than expected but it is what it is," Brent Johnson said. His family spent Sunday at Valleyfair in Shakopee. While the park remains open, the parking lot is still covered in water. They're offering visitors shuttle bus rides to and from other parking areas nearby. "When you are on the Wild...
Unleash Your Creativity at Cleary Lake Regional Park's Art & Nature Event on July 11
Hey nature lovers and art enthusiasts, mark your calendars for a day of creativity and outdoor fun at Cleary Lake Regional Park. Slated for Thursday, July 11, the park is hosting an event where you can unleash your inner artist alongside Mother Nature herself. According to Scott County, attendees will get to paint a pet rock and create inspiring watercolor paintings stimulated by the natural beauty of their surroundings.
Floodwaters are receding, but many Minnesota roads remain closed
In Scott County, the Minnesota River is finally starting to come down. Its crest Friday afternoon in Savage made the top five highest water levels in its history there. But with levels still in major flood stage, the water is still impacting summer fun.
Flooding not putting a damper on summer fun at Valleyfair
In Scott County, the Minnesota River is finally starting to come down. Its crest Friday afternoon in Savage made the top five highest water levels in its history there, but with levels still in major flood stage, the water is still impacting summer fun. WCCO’s Kirsten Mitchell takes us to Shakopee where the effects are still being felt.
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