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City of Shakopee
Shakopee Community InformationWebsite: www.ci.shakopee.mn.us County: Scott Population: 33,455 (2008) Median Income: $70,897 Avg. Assessed Mkt Value: $250,634 (2008) Chamber of Commerce: Shakopee Area Chamber of Commerce, Hospitals: St. Francis Regional Medical Center
School District(s): Shakopee (720)
Utilities Electric:
Xcel Energy, www.xcelenergy.com, (800) 895-4999 Shakopee Public Utilities, www.shakopeeutilities.com, (952) 445-1988 Gas: Centerpoint Energy, www.centerpointenergy.com, (800) 245-2377 Phone: Sprint Communications, www.sprint.com, (800) 788-3500 Integra Telecom, www.integratelecom.com, 952-746-7000 TDS Metrocom, www.tdsmetro.com, 877-metrocom Cable: Comcast, www.comcast.com, (651) 222-3333 Water/Sewer: Shakopee Public Utilities, 952-445-1988 Garbage: Waste Management, www.wm.com, (952) 890-1100 Dick's Sanitation/Lakeville Sanitary, (952) 469-5161 About the Community of ShakopeeThe 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. Shakopee Parks & RecreationThe city’s park, open space and trail system is just one resource that makes Shakopee a great place to live, work and play. The system contains:336 acres of developed parks 408 acres of undeveloped park land and open space 176 acres of land anticipated to be acquired in the near future Over 10 miles of recreation and transportation trails, and many more miles of sidewalks The City of Shakopee offers recreational opportunities and programs for residents of all ages and abilities.
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