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Many People, Many Paths, One River Shakopee Riverfront Cultural Trail to celebrate the region's rich cultural heritage through the lens of the Minnesota River

Cover Photo: A July 2020 sunset view of the Minnesota River from a vista at The Landing. Photo by Zack Mohlis.

From the first Dakota people to European-American immigrants arriving by steamboat, the river has drawn people to this place for thousands of years, weaving a rich story of the many people who have called this place home. And that story continues today. The Shakopee Riverfront Cultural Trail will tell the story of Shakopee’s past through the voices of its people. The 2.5-mile trail, which follows the Minnesota Valley State Trail from the Holmes Street Bridge through The Landing, is anticipated to draw visitors to celebrate the area’s rich cultural heritage through an immersive, guided trail experience. “You can’t tell Shakopee’s story without starting with the river,” said Shakopee Mayor Bill Mars. “It’s a part of who we are as a city and region.” The Shakopee Riverfront Cultural Trail is bringing together a partnership of local entities with a shared interest in the region’s history. The city, Scott County, Scott County Historical Society, Three Rivers Park District and the

"You can’t tell Shakopee’s story without starting with the river. It’s a part of who we are as a city and region."

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Bill Mars Shakopee Mayor

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