late 1993, Canterbury was bought by Irwin L. Jacobs, who quickly sold it to Curtis and Randy Sampson. Shortly after the sale, the Sampsons worked to revitalize Canterbury, so that it reopened its doors to simulcasting, and it quickly paid off its debt. In late 1994, Canterbury carried out a promise to return live horse racing to Minnesota. In January 1995, Canterbury Downs officially changed its name to Canterbury Park. In 1999 the legislature authorized a card room with poker tables at Canterbury Park. This had the effect of allowing poker tables at the state's Indian tribe casinos as well. Due to the 2011 Minnesota state government shutdown, Canterbury was forced to close. Ramsey County District Judge Kathleen Gearin rejected a court case by Canterbury's owners to reopen it. Canterbury Park reopened on July 20, 2011, when the government shutdown ended. In June 2012, Canterbury Park and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, owners and operators of Mystic Lake Casino, announced a 10-year cooperative marketing and purse enhancement agreement that will add $75 million to horsemen purses. Canterbury Park also hosts corgi dog races, wiener dog races, and the annual Running of the Bulldogs. Staff members include KFAN radio personality and Vikings announcer Paul Allen and FOX Sports North commentator Kevin Gorg. In 2019, Canterbury Park was the site of the Twin Cities Summer Jam. References External links Canterbury Park Card Club Review Horse racing venues in Minnesota Buildings and structures in Scott County, Minnesota Casinos in Minnesota Sports venues in Minneapolis–Saint Paul 1985 establishments in Minnesota Tourist attractions in Scott County, Minnesota Companies listed on the Nasdaq Sports venues completed in 1985