The City of Shakopee is located in the southwest corner of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, 23 miles from Minneapolis, on the Minnesota River. Residents of Shakopee enjoy both the atmosphere of a small town and the resources of a thriving metropolitan area. Incorporated in 1857 as a booming river town, today Shakopee is the county seat of Scott County, one of the fastest growing counties in the United States.  

The city has its own downtown central business district, regional medical center and business park and is home to regional entertainment attractions such as Historic Murphy’s Landing, Valleyfair Amusement Park, and Canterbury Park Racetrack.  

The Latest News:

Applications Now Being Accepted for the Shakopee Police Citizen Academy (1-27-12)
Classes will be held Tuesdays, April 3 through May 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. Registration deadline is March 20.

Outdoor Ice Rinks Update (1-19-12)
The outdoor rinks and warming houses are open. Click here for locations and hours.

Residents Encouraged to Apply for City Board and Commission Openings (1-4-12)
Learn more about the City's Boards & Commissions. Download an application.

Read the Winter Issue of the Hometown Messenger (11-29-11)

Winter/Spring Parks & Rec. Brochure Now Available (11-22-11)

Hwy 13/Hwy 101 Interchange Project Updates Available
Learn more at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/hwy13savage/index.html.

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2011 and 2001 AUARs for Shenandoah Business Park and Minnesota Valley West Now Available on Planning Page

Map of Vacant Residential Lots and Map of Vacant Industrial Land and Buildings