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Informed. Engaged. Connected.

Prior Lake News Compass

Prior Lake News Compass

Informed. Engaged. Connected.

Prior Lake News Compass

About

Our Mission

The Prior Lake News Compass is a trustworthy source for local news and information that will be accessible anytime and from anywhere. Our goal is to foster a community that is informed, engaged and connected.

Who is involved

A group of local community volunteers has come together to fill the void left when the longtime Prior Lake American newspaper ceased operation. We will operate as a non-profit corporation that is governed by a volunteer board committed to providing coverage of local news, events and people. There is no private ownership. Volunteer board members include: Connie Carlson, Randy Geister, Laurie Hartmann, Michelle Jirik, Lois Kocon, Larry Muelken, Susie Muelken, and Lynne Silva-Breen.

Staffing

The Prior Lake News Compass will initially be staffed by volunteer reporters led by an experienced, paid editor who will oversee daily updates and news coverage.

News Coverage

Our goal is to provide factual, non-partisan news that impacts Prior Lake residents. We will focus on:

  • City and school government
  • Business and economic development
  • Police and public safety
  • Outdoor recreation, arts and culture
  • High school sports, extracurricular activities
  • Local election coverage
  • Civic, religious and social organizations
  • Community events
  • Obituaries
  • Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Editorials, opinion pieces, letters to the editor

Our publication will focus on delivering local news and information. Editorials, opinion pieces and letters to the editor will not be accepted for publication. We reserve the right to make final decisions on content that is published on our website and in our newsletter.

Distribution

The Prior Lake News Compass newsletter will be emailed weekly to all who have signed up to receive it. Our readership lists will not be sold or shared with any other entities. Our website, www.plnewscompass.org will be updated regularly and is accessible to all, free of charge. 

Advertising

We do offer digital advertising opportunities on our website. If you wish to advertise your business, please email us with your contact information: info@plnewscompass.org

Please donate

The Prior Lake News Compass will be distributed free of charge to anyone who subscribes. Donations and grants will always be needed, however, to help defray normal business expenses. Please use the DONATE button included in this newsletter to make a contribution via credit card. Checks can be sent to: Prior Lake News Compass, PO Box 75, Prior Lake, MN 55372.

More questions?

The Prior Lake News Compass has no physical office. Please send an email with your questions or comments to: info@plnewscompass.org