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Show off your festive spirit and join the community in a dazzling celebration of holiday cheer.
Entries are open now through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
Nominate yourself or a neighbor and view the contest guidelines at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/shakthehalls.
Anyone may enter or nominate their own displays, or another display in Shakopee, but the submitter must have permission from the resident who lives in the decorated home. The person who did the decorating is the one eligible for the prize.
Winners will receive cash prizes: $100 for first place and $50 each for second and third place.
Got extra winter gear laying around?
Drop off your new or gently used coats, hats and gloves at the Shakopee Police Department for children and adults in need.
Drop-off is available in the Police Department Lobby from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Dec. 8.
The Shakopee Police Department is at 475 Gorman St., Shakopee.
Join us for a free water safety lesson
Register now for our free Water Safety Day event happening Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Shakopee Community Center indoor pool.
Lifeguards will review water safety skills and teach the children fun water games they can all play.
There are four time slots available, with children split into groups of ages 3-5 and ages 6-10.
Though this event is free, registration is required at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/registration.
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Shakopee Police Department awarded $81,877 in federal grant funds for mental health, wellness
Rep. Angie Craig stopped by the Shakopee Police Department last week to hand deliver a federal grant award for $81,877.
This substantial federal grant award comes through the Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program.
"This funding will be used to improve access to mental health and wellness resources for our officers, from trainings and family resources to suicide prevention interventions and more," said Shakopee Police Chief Jeff Tate.
Thanks to this grant funding, the department will be able to expand its Check Up from the Neck Up program, which provides annual mental health check-ups for officers.
The program expansion will include additional check-ups and training opportunities tailored to police officers and their families in several areas, including mental health, stress management, and financial literacy and how these issues impact officers. These funds will allow the department to take its wellness initiatives to the next level.
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Stay up-to-date on everything happening around Shakopee, from family-friendly events and public meetings to new construction and updates on your favorite amenities.
Subscribe at www.youtube.com/@CityofShakopeeMN.
City Hall, Community Center Holiday Hours
City Hall and the Community Center will be closed the following days for upcoming holidays:
- Monday, Dec. 25
- Monday, Jan. 1
Check the city website at www.ShakopeeMN.gov for updates to the Community Center's hours on Sunday, Dec. 24, which are yet to be determined.
Garbage and recycling services will be delayed one day the weeks of Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 (e.g. if you typically have Tuesday service, your items will be picked up Wednesday).
We wish you a happy and restful holiday season!
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