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Tribe featured tonight on NBC

July 15, 2008 - 12:50pm — sfiecke

A special on the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s prairie restoration program is scheduled to air tonight on NBC Nightly News. The tribe is expected to be on sometime between 5:30 and 6 p.m.


SMSC dancers to perform exhibits at Mall of America

July 1, 2008 - 6:54pm — Shawn Hogendorf

Dancers from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and other Indian tribes from throughout the United States will perform dance exhibitions in the Rotunda at the Mall of America on Thursday, Aug. 14.

The dancers will perform as a preview to the annual SMSC Wacipi (pow wow), which begins the next day.


June 27, 2008 - 11:57am
The big winner

Hain Ho and his wife, Tin Tin, exit a limo Friday morning and get their first look at the home they won through Mystic Lake Casino’s Welcome Home Giveaway promotion. Hain Ho, of Brooklyn Park, said he hopes to move into the fully furnished, 2,226-square-foot home on 170th Street once he claims the title. The house is valued at $600,000. (Photo by Lori Carlson)


SMSC to open water bottling plant

June 23, 2008 - 4:30pm — Shawn Hogendorf

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community plans to open a water bottling plant this July on the reservation between the Dakota Development Complex and the Gaming Enterprise Laundry facility.


SMSC to host Fourth of July fireworks

June 16, 2008 - 2:14pm — Shawn Hogendorf

For the 14th year in a row the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will host a free fireworks display on Friday, July 4 at 10 p.m. at the Pow Wow grounds to celebrate the holiday.

The Pow Wow grounds are located on Dakotah Parkway in Shakopee, just south of County Road 42 between County Road 83 and County Road 17.

The display is open to the public. The fireworks will go on, rain or shine, unless there is severe weather. The display is put on by the SMSC Public Works Department.


SMSC combats energy dependency with green options

June 13, 2008 - 10:46am — Shawn Hogendorf

By Shawn Hogendorf, Staff Writer 

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, like many communities, is faced with growing energy demands and dependence on outside sources for power, but the tribe’s response has been a bit different.


College student wins ‘Rock the Lake’ grand prize

June 9, 2008 - 11:51am — Shawn Hogendorf

Flying through guitar riffs in rock-star style, Ryan Gebhardt from Waltham, Minn. won the $10,000 grand prize in the 2008 “Rock the Lake” Guitar Hero tournament at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel on Saturday.

Gebhardt beat out a field of more than 700 competitors, and received a $10,000 check in return. The event gave out more than $20,000 in cash and prizes, including the grand prize.


SMSC releases reports on water quality

June 3, 2008 - 12:52pm — Shawn Hogendorf

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community released two reports on the status and condition of the SMSC’s water supply.

As a sovereign nation, the SMSC is the government entity responsible for providing quality drinking water to its members and guests.


Date and time for third Lakefront Days triathlon set

May 30, 2008 - 10:15am — Shawn Hogendorf

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, the Three Rivers Park District and the City of Prior Lake will team up to co-sponsor the third Dakotah! Sport and Fitness Lakefront Days Triathlon at Cleary Lake Regional Park, 18106 Texas Ave., on Saturday, Aug. 2, as part of the Lakefront Days celebration.


Mdewakanton Emergency Services team up with Allina, Scott County to offer National Incident Management System training

May 22, 2008 - 11:06am — Shawn Hogendorf

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community announced a partnership with Allina Medical Transportation and Scott County to offer National Incident Management System classes.

The trainings will be held at the Scott County Association for Leadership and Effectiveness (SCALE) facility in Jordan.


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