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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#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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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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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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Celebrate National Hot Dog Day at the Brat Wagon on July 16
National Hot Dog Day is Wednesday, July 16, and it’s only fitting that it falls on a Brat Wagon Wednesday! Celebrate with free hot dogs at both Shakopee Dakota Convenience Store locations until 7pm...
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SMSC Opens State-of-the-Art Organics Recycling Facility, Dakota Prairie Composting
Prior Lake, Minn. — The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) today celebrated the grand opening of its new organics recycling facility Dakota Prairie Composting in Louisville Township. Dakot...
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SMSC Provides First-of-Its-Kind Grant to Girls on the Run Minnesota for Native Girls Running Clubs
Prior Lake, Minn. — The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) today announced a partnership with Girls on the Run Minnesota to support the creation of Girls on the Run teams within the state’...
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Brat Wagon Season is Here
The Brat Wagon is back this summer and better than ever—now with two days each week to visit one of the SMSC’s most popular lunch offerings!
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Free Food Distributions Coming Up
#SMSCgives Food Distribution FAQs The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) will be hosting its annual #SMSCgives Free Food Distributions on Wednesday, May 21 and Wednesday, June 18 in the Da...
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