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August 27, 2008 - 10:11am
On tap

The South Metro Boys’ Dance Troupe performed the “Neutron Dance,” a tap dance number choreographed by instructor Brad Schaffer, at the Minnesota State Fair’s Leinie Lodge Bandshell last Sunday. The boys took first place in the semi-finals and will compete again in the finals at 8 p.m. at the Grandstand on Sunday, Aug. 31. From left are, Tyler Goldstein, Kevin Kluegel, Zack Fremder, Erik Senst, Andrew Kohagen, Andrew Jensen, Josh Fremder, Joey Weaver and Matt Wiegand. (Submitted photo)


Thoroughbred racers spread luck, share knowledge

August 20, 2008 - 4:32pm — Joanna Miller

By Joanna Miller, Staff Writer

Deon and Kathy Kissoon of Prior Lake sit, casually chatting over a drink, at Canterbury Park in Shakopee.

But when it’s time for the horse owners’ Thoroughbred to run, the couple takes off racing, too.


August 19, 2008 - 11:08am
A day at the races

Deon Kissoon of Prior Lake, right, reviews race information with jockey Alberto Pusac at Canterbury Park in Shakopee on Sunday, Aug. 17. Labor Day will be the final day of live racing at Canterbury for the 2008 summer season. Look for an upcoming feature on Deon and Kathy Kissoon’s winning Thoroughbred horses online and in this weekend’s Prior Lake American.  (Photo by Joanna Miller)


Class will demonstrate how to raise cane (and transform it into a weapon)

August 15, 2008 - 10:14am — Shawn Hogendorf

By Shawn Hogendorf, Staff Writer 

People who use canes are often perceived by the public as vulnerable and disabled, but those prejudices can be misleading.


Rants and Raves: A poor firefighter role model? Plus, faking it at the Olympics

August 14, 2008 - 2:02pm — Lori Carlson

From readers

FIRED UP


Royal shares 7 secrets of a modern-day Renaissance

August 13, 2008 - 3:33pm — Joanna Miller

By Joanna Miller, Staff Writer 

Angie Kinser may be the only Prior Lake resident who knows the secrets of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival.

This year, she’s touted by coordinators as the Shakopee-based festival’s sole entertainer from neighboring Prior Lake.


Gores: Invisibility cloak could have many dubious uses

August 13, 2008 - 2:37pm — Lori Carlson

Scientists in California recently announced that they have successfully cloaked a three-dimensional object and are one giant leap closer to being able to make people and larger objects invisible by covering it with what is called metamaterial Mark GoresMark


Annual SMSC pow wow set for this weekend

August 12, 2008 - 10:01am — Lori Carlson

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will have its annual pow wow Friday through Sunday, Aug. 15-17, on the pow wow grounds on Dakotah Parkway, south of County Road 42 between county roads 83 and 17.

The pow wow will include dance contests, food, fireworks, games, giveaways and a flag raising. Grand entry is set for 7 p.m. Friday, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.


August 12, 2008 - 9:36am
A festival fit for a queen

Angie Kinser of Prior Lake will travel back in time beginning this Saturday, Aug. 16, as the Minnesota Renaissance Festival opens its gates in Shakopee. Festival entertainers recreate the Renaissance era for visitors on weekends through Sept. 28 and Labor Day. from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. rain or shine. Visit www.renaissancefest.com for directions and ticket details.  Read more about Angie Kinser's role at the festival here. (Photo by Joanna Miller)


Faces in the Crowd: Vet manager enjoys birthday club

August 11, 2008 - 9:59am — Joanna Miller

By Joanna Miller, Staff Writer

Kathy Hennen keeps the books at River Valley Veterinary Service as the practice manager for the clinic.


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