Shakopee Snapshot: Spring 2025

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

GN announces move to former Shutterfly building The company plans to relocate its North American HQ to Shakopee In case you missed it!

Last fall, GN announced plans to move its North American headquar ters to the former Shutterfly building along Highway 169 in Shakopee. The company, which specializes in innovative hearing, audio, video, and gaming gear, has occupied its Bloomington facility since 2001. After finalizing a 12-year lease on the building, GN has begun planning for renovation and construction to turn the site into a 218,437-square foot hearing aid manufacturing, repair, and shipping facility. The site will also house sales, customer service, and marketing support for the company’s lead hearing aid brand, ReSound, along with its other brands like Jabra Enhance and Beltone. The company currently employs approximately 550 people in the state, more than half in manufacturing jobs. “This move to Shakopee is part of a long-term strategy to provide a best in-class facility for our employees and to support continued growth in Minnesota as our life-changing hearing solutions are embraced by more and more people looking for hearing loss solutions that meet their individual needs,” said Tom Woods, President of GN Hearing divi sion for North America. “We want to be in Minnesota and believe Shakopee is in the right place to grow,”Woods added.

City leaders have expressed a similar eagerness to welcome this global leader in innovative technology to Shakopee. “GN’s decision to move its North American headquarters to Shakopee is a clear indication of our city’s growing reputation as a prime loca tion for businesses seeking innovation and growth,” said City Admin istrator Bill Reynolds. The company plans to implement a phased transition to the new facility in 2025.

‘What’s going there?’ Dining and fitness options opening in Canterbury Commons We all want an answer to the burning question, “What’s going there?” when we learn about construction projects happening around the city. Here’s a rundown of some of the projects underway around town: PALOMINO TRAIL

City Council recently approved the preliminary plat for Palomino Trail, a single-family residential development west of Windermere Way and just south of Highway 169. The development will consist of 83 single-family residential lots on 31.7 acres, a stormwater pond, and a series of new trail connections.

A new trail will be con structed to the west of Linwood Circle, running adjacent to the bluff. Construction is expected to begin in 2025.

BOARDWALK KITCHEN & BAR A new restaurant and event space is being con structed next to the Canterbury Park horse rac ing track.

Boardwalk Kitchen and Bar will have a 6,000-square-foot restaurant with a patio, additional bar, fireplace, and lawn games—all overlook ing the racetrack. The new venue will also have a 7,500-square-foot event space with an LED video wall. This space can be used for live music and entertainment, as well. Boardwalk Kitchen and Bar should open sometime in the spring of 2025.

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