The Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Community has donated 30 defibrillators to local agencies through the Mdewakanton LIFE Program.

Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) are used to apply a lifesaving shock to a person whose heart has stopped beating. Defibrillation is the only known therapy for most sudden cardiac arrests, according to the American Heart Association.

Five AEDs were approved to go to the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul. Four AEDs went to Andover Fire/Rescue, one to the St. Peter Fire Department, and two to the St. Hubert School in Chanhassen.