Welcome to Shakopee!

Located in the southwest corner of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Shakopee is a distinctive river town with a variety of business, cultural and recreational opportunities in a safe, welcoming and attractive environment.

Incorporated in 1857, this former trading post along the Minnesota River has become a innovative, thriving community known for its entertainment and quality of life.

In 2020, the city was named among the country’s top 50 Best Places to Live by Money Magazine, and our police department received the prestigious 2020 IACP Leadership Award for its innovative approach to community policing.

We are also a growing community with a diverse population, excellent schools, a top-notch regional medical facility, abundant recreational opportunities and rich sense of community. In short, it’s a place where people want to be! 

Founded: 1857
Location: On U.S. Highway 169, 25 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis 
Population: 41,570 (Estimated 2019)
County: Scott
Form of government: Council-Administrator 
Land Area: 29.81 square miles