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:

Registrations Being Accepted for Community Emergency Response Team Training (2-5-10)
Learn more about the program and how to register.

Holmes Street Pedestrian Bridge Closed for Rehabilitation (2-4-10)

City Council Reinstates Economic Development Advisory Committee and Seeks Members for It and Historic Preservation Advisory Commission Opening (2-2-10)
Download an application.

Looking for a challenging and rewarding way to serve your community? 
Become a Paid-on-Call Firefighter!
Applications now being accepted -- Click here to learn more.

Registrations being Accepted for the Shakopee Police Citizens Academy (1-26-10)
Click here for more information and and registration materials.

Reminder from the Fire Department: Don't Forget to Clear the Snow and Ice around Your Fire Hydrant (12-30-09)
During a fire, precious minutes count. Make sure firefighters can easily access the hydrant if it is needed.

AARP to Offer Free Tax Help from February to Mid-April at the Shakopee Community Center (12-21-09)
Learn more about what days and times it will be available.

Learn more about the CSAH 101 Intrastructure Replacement and River to Railroad Corridor Planning Project at www.scottcounty101.com (1-12-10)

Learn the Latest H1N1 Influenza Updates from Scott County, the MN Department of Health and the CDC (11-30-09)

Make Yourself Count in Minnesota and Complete the 2010 Census (1-19-10) The Census questionnaire will be arriving in mailboxes in mid-March. Learn more about the Census at www.mn2010census.org. Information also is available for residents who live part of the year in another state to be counted as Minnesotans.

Shakopee Showcase Not Planned for 2010 (11-4-09)
In 2010, the City of Shakopee will not hold the annual Shakopee Showcase. The decision was made with much thought and consideration for the event, but was based on decreasing attendance over the years and community feedback. The City will instead help to develop an alternative community event that will showcase the community's and City's services. Watch the City's website for more information as it becomes available.

Winter Parking Regulations are in Effect (11-3-09)
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See the Shakopee City and Trail Map
Printed copies are available at City Hall, the Shakopee Community Center and the Shakopee Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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