A picture products and service company has decided to close its facility in Shakopee, costing around 250 employees their jobs. Shutterfly said in a notice to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development that it plans to permanently close its location on Deen Lakes Boulevard near the end of June 2024. While the company will keep the facility open for another 10 months, the notice says Shutterfly plans a first wave of layoffs on Oct. 9 with additional waves of layoffs leading up to the facility's closure. In total, approximately 246 employees are expected to lose their jobs due to the company's decision. Shutterfly confirmed the decision to 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS, saying it "was carefully considered as part of our strategy to strengthen our overall business operations and consolidate production into our larger manufacturing hub locations." "We fully recognize the impact this decision will have on our dedicated employees, their families, and the Shakopee community," a company spokesperson added.