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Family-Friendly Trail Roll Event Invites Community to Explore Spring Lake Regional Park's Scenic Paths
If you're looking for a family-friendly excursion that combines the great outdoors with a chance to dust off your wheels, Spring Lake Regional Park has just the event. As reported by Scott County's official website, on Tuesday, July 16, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM, the park is inviting folks to "Bring your strollers, bikes, scooters, or skates" for a leisurely roll through some scenic paths. It's a community gathering where all ages can glide together along the recently finished lakefront section and the shaded forest trails.
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...
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.
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.
Rising Minnesota River threatens homes, businesses near Shakopee
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — The rising Minnesota River is causing headaches for people who live, work and play in Scott County. Water is pouring over the river's banks onto streets, and playgrounds. It's also threatening some homes and businesses. Officials are taking precautions in the area between Savage and down towards Shakopee.Flood waters are beginning to back up nearby Eagle Creek, and crews are setting up sandbags to keep the water from overtaking a Highway 101 frontage road.They will pump water away from the businesses, and water that comes from the Minnesota River will actually sit across the Highway 13 corridor.Officials say...
Summer 2024 Flooding Information
Scott County Highway (CH) 69 between 3rd Avenue West and Apgar Street South in Shakopee will be closing this evening (Wednesday, June 26) at 7 PM. The detour(s) for this closure are Trunk Highway 169, County Highway 17/Marschall Road, and County Highway 101/1st Avenue. For an enlargeable map of the affected area, visit this page.
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