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Fifth Annual Winter Bird Count Scheduled for January 3
Calling all volunteers! Join the SMSC Natural Resources Department and the Urban Bird Collective on Saturday, January 3, for the fifth annual Winter Bird Count. Volunteers will count birds within a 15-mile radius with the data helping to understand the well-being of bird populations. No birding experience is necessary, experienced walk leaders and count volunteers […]
SMSC to Host Second Annual Fashion Show on November 21
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is proud to announce the return of the Hoċokata Ṫi Fashion Show, now in its second year, taking place on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Hoċokata Ṫ...
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Hoċokata Ṫi to Offer Free Exhibit Admission to Educators October 16-18
In conjunction with the Minnesota Education Association break, educators are invited to explore the Mdewakanton: Dwellers of the Spirit Lake public exhibit at Hoċokata Ṫi, the SMSC’s cultural cen...
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New Partnership Between SMSC and Minnesota Vikings to Introduce Native Youth to Flag Football
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)’s IndigeFit Kids campaign and the Minnesota Vikings are pleased to announce a new grantmaking partnership to expand flag football programs in Minneso...
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Ready for Liftoff: LaunchPad Golf Grand Opening Set for October 4
Prior Lake, Minn. — On Saturday, October 4, at 5pm, the new LaunchPad Golf location operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) will open to the public. Located next to Mystic Lake ...
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Two Decades of Swings and Serenity
Since 2005, The Meadows at Mystic Lake has been recognized as one of the top golf destinations in the region. Now in its 20th year of operation, the enterprise is just getting started as the SMSC b...
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#SMSCgives Backpack Program Hits Milestone
Guided by a strong tradition of helping others, the value of wóokiya (generosity and helping) has defined the Dakota people for generations and is a tenet of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Communit...
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Watch: #SMSCgives Pet Food & Supply Drive
One of the SMSC’s funnest (and definitely it’s furriest) initiatives, the #SMSCgives Pet Food & Supply Drive celebrated National Pet Month in May by providing donations to local ani...
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County Road 82: Upcoming Road Construction
Road construction on County Road 82 will begin soon. This will involve the milling and overlay of County Road 82 from County Road 21 to County Road 17, curb and storm sewer repairs, and installatio...
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