UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  August 30, 2005

SHOPKO STORES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin	1-10876	41-0985054
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission file number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

700 Pilgrim Way

Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (920) 429-2211

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[  ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[X] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[  ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01

Other Items.

On Tuesday, August 30, 2005, ShopKo Stores, Inc. (the “Company”) mailed a letter to shareholders with regard to the special meeting of shareholders scheduled to be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2005.  A copy of the letter is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Letter to Shareholders dated August 29, 2005

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

SHOPKO STORES, INC.

Date:  August 30, 2005

/s/ Steven R. Andrews                                   

Steven R. Andrews

Senior Vice President

Law and Human Resources

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Letter to Shareholders dated August 29, 2005