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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 center, with free admission from October 16-18. Educators visiting the exhibit will receive a certificate for one continuing education credit. The immersive exhibit tells the story of […]
For the First Time, Minnesota Raises the Flags of All 11 Tribal Nations at the Capitol
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) joined leadership from Minnesota’s 10 other tribal nations as well as state leadership to celebrate the opening of the Tribal Flag Plaza at the...
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Check Out the Newest Issue of Wiċoṡkaŋ
We are proud to share with you the third issue of Wiċoṡkaŋ, the magazine of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC). Within these pages, you’ll find stories that honor our Mdewakanton Dakot...
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Mystic Lake Amphitheater to Open Summer 2026 in the Twin Cities
SHAKOPEE, Minn. – AUGUST 19, 2025 – Today, Live Nation and Swervo Development Corp announced that Mystic Lake Amphitheater, the first large-scale outdoor amphitheater in the Twin Cities, will open ...
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IndigeFit Kids Coaching Academy Set for September 15-16
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, through its IndigeFit Kids campaign, is hosting a Coaching Academy presented by the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation on September 15-16, 2025. This free, t...
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A Time to Dance, Sing, and Celebrate
With the SMSC Wacipi slated for later this month (August 15-17), learn more about the event’s history and heritage in the inaugural edition of Wiċoṡkaŋ: The Magazine of the Shakopee Mdewakant...
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LaunchPad Golf Hiring Event Set for August 6
Don’t be late for liftoff! Join us for an open interview event and discover exciting career opportunities at SMSC’s newest hospitality destination—LaunchPad Golf The Meadows! We’re hiring for...
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From Storage to Spotlight
While the SMSC Collections consists of more than 11,000 objects, more than 99 percent have never been publicly displayed. A recent partnership with the Scott County Historical Society aims to chang...
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Flag Ceremony Affirms Shared Commitment Between SMSC, County, State
Leaders from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), Scott County, and the state of Minnesota gathered at the Scott County Government Center earlier this year to exchange flags in a ceremo...
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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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Rescued Bald Eagle Honored with Dakota Name
As part of its partnership with the Minnesota Zoo, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s Youth Leadership Council provided guidance in naming a recently acquired bald eagle. The new name...
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LaunchPad Golf Hiring Event Set for June 18
Interested in joining a fun, energetic environment where guests come to play, eat, and celebrate? The SMSC has a role for you at LaunchPad Golf The Meadows—Prior Lake’s newest golf entertainm...
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The Meadows at Mystic Lake Earns Golfweek Honors
The outlet named the SMSC's venue one of its top 10 public-access golf courses in the state of Minnesota.
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