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Minn.’s Canterbury Park Opens Racing Season May 17

Canterbury Park opens its 2013 horse racing season in just about a week. The 69-day race meet is the Shakopee track’s longest since 2006. The meet runs until Sept. 14.

2013/05/09

Can’t Bet On The Derby At Running Aces

For the first year, Canterbury Park in Shakopee has exclusive Minnesota rights to Kentucky Derby bidding. That means Running Aces is shut out of one of racing’s biggest days.

2013/05/03

Best Outdoor Summer Concerts In Minnesota

Celebrate summer with these fun, outdoor music festivals around Minnesota.

2013/04/11

Racino Bill Aims To Solve Stadium Funding Woes

Funding for the Viking stadium has come up short at the Capitol in the past, but racino supporters say lawmakers can’t ignore it any longer.

2013/04/08

Best Upcoming Spring Art Festivals Or Events In Minnesota

Some of Minnesota’s major destination events take place in the spring, drawing people from throughout the region.

2013/03/18

Snowmobiles Replacing Horses At Canterbury Downs

The track at Canterbury Park is usually reserved for horses, but blanket it in snow and it becomes the perfect venue for horsepower.

2013/01/03

Pups Of All Sizes Compete At Mpls. Kennel Club Show

The big Minneapolis Kennel Club Dog Show is this weekend, and along with all the dogs on display young handlers will be competing as well.

2012/11/16

Fillies Race For Hope Set At Canterbury Park

Canterbury Park in Shakopee hosts the second annual Fillies Race for Hope Saturday.

2012/08/04

Camels, Ostriches To Race At Canterbury On ‘Extreme Race Day’

The sixth annual Extreme Race Day at Canterbury Park in Shakopee will feature a camel race and an ostrich race.

2012/07/21

Best Local Heavy Metal Bands In Minnesota

Looking for the best local heavy metal Minnesota has to offer? Metal purists and modern metal fans alike are sure to find a local favorite from this inclusive list.

2012/07/19

Finding Minnesota: Nisswa’s Turtle Races

Serious speed is on display at Minnesota race tracks like Brainerd International or Canterbury Park. But you’ll also find small-town tracks where the contestants aren’t quite so fast.

2012/07/15

Canterbury Has Make-Up Day Due To Heat Wave

For horse racing fans, Saturday is business as usual at Canterbury Park. The 12 race program begins at 1:30 p.m. and includes two stakes races.

2012/07/06

Canterbury Park Cancels Fourth Of July Racing, Events

Extreme temperatures and intense heat have forced all live racing and Fourth of July festivities to be canceled at Canterbury Park.

2012/07/03

Canterbury-Mystic Lake Deal Approved; Not Everyone Happy

The historic deal between Minnesota’s largest Indian casino and the largest horse racing track is taking a lot of heat.

2012/06/13

Dark Star Memorialized At Canterbury

A fitting tribute was held Saturday for a long-time local sports personality with a passion for horse racing. Friends and fans remembered the life of Dark Star, a long-time WCCO Radio personality, former host of a TV show called “Canterbury Report”, and a Vietnam War veteran.

2012/06/09

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