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Dakotah! Sport and Fitness Hiring Event Set for July 21
Don’t miss the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s upcoming hiring event at Dakotah! Sport and Fitness on Tuesday, July 21, from 3-5pm! The SMSC enterprise is looking for individuals (including high school students), who are interested in part-time, year-round opportunities in a variety of fields. Enjoy a flexible schedule and a great team environment with a […]
Watch for Prescribed Burns This Spring
Prescribed burns have been scheduled for several locations around the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and nearby areas this spring. These locations include: Prairie located southeast of the ju...
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Digital Wellbeing for Native Youth: Educator and Youth Professional Workshop
Educators and youth professionals are invited to a free, full-day workshop on Digital Wellbeing for Native Youth, offered by LiveMore ScreenLess as part of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’...
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SMSC to Host Fourth Annual Dakota Language Bowl
Registration and Information | Livestream The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is proud to announce the return of its Dak̇ota Iapi Akiċiyapi (Dakota Language Bowl), now entering its four...
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SMSC Spring Blood Drive Set for April 9
Roll up your sleeves and make a life-changing impact with the American Red Cross at the SMSC Spring Blood Drive. Don’t miss this vital event on Thursday, April 9, from 9am-3pm at Dakotah! Spo...
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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community to Open Cannabis Dispensary in Prior Lake This Spring
Prior Lake, Minn. – The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) announced today that it will open a cannabis dispensary, called Flame & Flora, in Prior Lake. Construction is underway, and t...
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SMSC Participates in Deer Population Survey
In the coming weeks, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) and its Natural Resources Department will be working with Three Rivers Park District to survey the deer population around the SM...
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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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