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 Opens New Storage Facility
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is pleased to announce the opening of its new storage facility, located at 1101 Paha Path in Shakopee (corner of Marschall Road and 160th St. NW). Op...
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SMSC Scholarship Undergraduate Application Now Open
The SMSC Scholarship undergraduate application for the University of Minnesota is now open for the 2026-27 academic year. The deadline to apply is March 3, 2026. Established in 2008, the SMSC Schol...
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A Year of Wóokiya: The 2025 #SMSCgives Recap Video
Watch: A Year of Wóokiya (The 2025 #SMSCgives Recap Video) Every year, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) reaffirms a simple truth: We are stronger when we lift each other up. Through ...
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Hoċokata Ṫi to Host “Why We Serve” Smithsonian Exhibit
Native Americans have served in the U.S. armed forces at some of the highest rates of any group, shaping the nation’s history through generations of courage and commitment. That is why Hoċokata Ṫi ...
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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...
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Dakotah Meadows Earns ‘Best of the Best’ Honor from RV LIFE
Having just completed its 32nd season as an enterprise of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Dakotah Meadows RV Park has once again been named one of the area’s most enjoyable spots for camp...
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SMSC Statement on Minnesota Attorney General Ellison’s Letters to Online Gambling Platforms
This month, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison sent letters to 14 gambling websites, informing them that they are violating Minnesota law. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) full...
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Prescribed Burns to Take Place This Fall
Prescribed burns have been scheduled for several locations around the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and nearby areas this fall. A prescribed burn is an intentionally lit, controlled fire use...
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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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