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Shakopee, MN
49Events this week
7Free things to do
24New spots
85New stories

● Checked Sunday, September 6, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Shakopee

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 49 events, day by day →

Flesh & Blood Armory Event

Monday 6:30pm · Dreamers Vault Games

Public Health Clinic

Tuesday 2pm · Chaska

Farm Store Mini Market!

Tuesday 3pm · Prior Lake

Hobby Night

Wednesday 6pm · Dreamers Vault Games · Free

Running on Empty

Wednesday 7:30pm · Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

New in Shakopee

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Sanctuary Salonspa

Beauty

Self-care, but better: Sanctuary Salonspa is the spot for Aveda-powered cuts, color, facials, massages, waxing, lashes and more, all in a calm, don’t-rush-me vibe.

sanctuaryspa.com ↗

Tommy's Malt Shop

Restaurants

Craving a real malt: Tommy's Malt Shop keeps it classic in downtown Shakopee with juicy burgers, crispy house fries, and thick malts that taste like summer break.

tommysmaltshop.com ↗

Yellowbrick Comedy

Nightlife

Laugh close to home: Yellowbrick Comedy keeps a steady lineup of live comedy and special events, from stand-up nights to the Joke Folk 55+ Seniors series, so you can get your laughs without schlepping to the Cities.

yellowbrickcomedy.com ↗

Shakopee’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Shakopee’s best →

Most read in Shakopee

The five stories Shakopee readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. MINNEAPOLIMEDIA WEEKEND GUIDE

    The Minnesota State Fair is set to host four days of events across Minneapolis, Saint Paul, the North Metro, and surrounding communities from September 4 to 7, 2026.

    Full story at minneapolimedia.town.news ↗

  2. Minneapolis, St. Paul minimum wages to rise over $17-an-hour in 2027

    St. Paul, Minneapolis, and St. Paul have announced plans for new minimum wage increases over the next year, bringing hourly pay in both Twin Cities above $17 per hour for the first time.

    Full story at bringmethenews.com ↗

  3. KARE 11's Julie Nelson nearing return months after boat crash, but arm injury lingers

    Longtime KARE 11 anchor Julie Nelson is nearing her return to air as she recovers from injuries sustained in a boating accident in June.

    Full story at bringmethenews.com ↗

  4. Minnesota Monsters court battle continues; Announce move from Duluth

    The Minnesota Monsters have announced they are moving from Duluth to "the Twin Cities".

    Full story at fox21online.com ↗

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