Greatest Person: Huffington Post Chooses Rotary Member Ron Smith

Shakopee Patch begins an occasional series focusing on Shakopee citizens who make positive differences in the community and on the people who live here.

Editor's Note: Shakopee Rotary member Ron Smith, who has devoted much of his time to improving the lives of people in a Colombian community, has been chosen by the Huffington Post as today's "Greatest Person." This is our story, which originally posted on Oct. 11. Our "Greatest Person" series focuses on people who make exceptional impacts on our city. Email your "Greatest Person" suggestions to Lisa.Baumann@Patch.com.  Located along the Andes mountains in Colombia lies a city called Cúcuta. A population of almost one million people, Cúcuta is the fifth largest city in Colombia. It is also the location of an extensive Shakopee Rotary Club project spanning many years and thousands of dollars. At the head of the humanitarian projects in …

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5 Things For Today

5 Things To Know About Shakopee Today

A roundup of events, information and trivia for Tuesday.

Every weekday, Shakopee Patch will provide "5 Things" you need to know about your town. Here are today's offerings: 1. According to the National Weather Service, the forecast for Aug. 9 is partly sunny with a high near 74 degrees during the day with a low around 54 degrees at night. 2.  Watch the City Council Budget Work Session on Shakopee Government Access Television, Cable Channel 16, or in person at 129 Holmes St. S in Shakopee. The session starts at 7 p.m. 3. Have you always wanted to wear a costume to work? The Renaissance Festival is still hiring! 4. Looking to improve your karma? Attend the Rotary Club of Shakopee meeting at Dangerfield's Restaurant on 1583 East Frist Avenue at 12:15pm. This week's theme is "Festivals Galore". 5. …

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