Summer 2022 Hometown Messenger

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News from the City of Shakopee | Summer 2022

CITY NEWSLETTER Savoring Summer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 City Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The View from Mars. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tap into a Cold One. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Navigating Solicitor Season. . . . . . . 7 A Look Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ask the City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Parks & Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Development News. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Public Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Public Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Chief's Notes .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Cover Photo: An aspiring firefighter checks out a diving demonstration by a Shakopee firefighter

Kids of all ages are invited to walk in the Happy Birthday America Parade, this year on July 1, to celebrate Independence Day

Savoring summer Add these Shakopee experiences to your summer to-do list Summer can be a chaotic time for people trying to make the most of the long, sunny days in a place where it’s quite brisk half the year Luckily, the City of Shakopee has a little something to offer everyone with an array of programs and events all season long “We live in a special city,” Mayor Bill Mars said “Not only do we have major entertainment destinations like Valleyfair, Canterbury Park, Renaissance Festival and nearby Mystic Lake Casino, but we host a number of community events that draw thousands and are often free to attend” Use this as your guide to making Shakopee memories during sum mer 2022!

"We all deserve to kick back and relax after a long and turbulent winter." Bill Mars Mayor

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