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Schools roundup: Community invited to student-led powwow at PLHS; scholarships available

Schools roundup: Community invited to student-led powwow at PLHS; scholarships available

Staff report
March 12, 2025

The Native American Student Coalition at Prior Lake High School will host a powwow on Saturday, March 22 from 1 to 6 p.m. The Wayawa Wacipi is a first for the student-led group and will feature Native American drum presentations, dancing, singing and...

Bill Kallberg (center), nine-year member of the Prior Lake Planning Commission, was given an engraved crystal sailboat and honored by members of the city council, from left to right, Ethan Hellier, Kimberly Churchill, Zach Braid and Victor Lake. Not pictured is Mayor Kirt Briggs. Courtesy photo / City of Prior Lake

Planning commission member had eyes on future

Laurie Hartmann
March 12, 2025

Prior Lake has experienced brisk development in the past decade, and Bill Kallberg can provide information on just about any development project initiated in the city during that time. Kallberg retired from his volunteer position on the Prior Lake...

Prior Lake in the Past, March 8-14

March 12, 2025

Editor's note: The weekly "Prior Lake in the Past" column contains summary excerpts of news items published in the Prior Lake American during the same week 60, 40 and 20 years ago. We hope our readers enjoy remembering those who are mentioned from years...

CAP Agency will host its annual fundraiser on April 10.

CAP Agency annual fundraiser being held April 10 in Chaska

March 12, 2025

Community Action Partnership Agency serving Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties, will host its annual fundraiser on Thursday, April 10, at the Chaska Event Center. The CAP Agency provides a multitude of services for local people in need. On an annual...

Participants learn about maple sugaring at Cleary Lake. Courtesy photo / Derek J. Dickinson

Cleary Lake Park to host maple sugaring event March 16

March 12, 2025

Join a historical interpreter for a hands-on maple sugaring experience on Sunday, March 16, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake. Participants will hike to the sugarbush and discover the cultural significance of this winter-end...

Prior Lake, Savage partner to host Arbor Day tree sale

Staff report
March 12, 2025

The City of Savage will again host the annual Arbor Day tree sale in partnership with the cities of Prior Lake and Credit River, along with Spring Lake Township. A maximum of five trees per household can be ordered through this link: https://www.savagemn.gov/parks-recreation/arbor-day-tree-sale Residents...

Raffa Lotito experienced Vikings tailgating in December with Jim, Lori and Katie Wencl. Submitted photo

International traveler

Laurie Hartmann
March 6, 2025

Travel and exploring new adventures is a goal of many as they reach adulthood. Such was the case for Raffaella Lotito who has called Prior Lake her home since August. Raffa, as she likes to be called, is part of Rotary International Youth Exchange...

Celebration for World Down Syndrome Day planned for March 21

Celebration for World Down Syndrome Day planned for March 21

Staff report
March 5, 2025

World Down Syndrome Day will be celebrated on Friday, March 21, at Twin Oaks Middle School, 15860 Fish Point Road, in Prior Lake. The free event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. and is open to all ages. Games, prizes, crafts, music, face painting and...

The Jolly Pops will be featured at Club Prior on March 22. Courtesy image / Club Prior

Jolly Pops to entertain all ages during March 22 performance

Staff report
March 5, 2025

The Jolly Pops will be the featured entertainment at Club Prior between 10 and 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 22. The group celebrates music and love of reading through singing, dancing and movement. All ages are welcome and registration is not required....

Enjoy a moonlight hike and s'mores treat at Cleary Lake Park on March 14. Courtesy image / Three Rivers Park District

Hike by the light of the moon March 14 at Cleary Lake

Staff report
March 5, 2025

Join outdoor recreation instructors for a scenic hike by the light of the moon at Cleary Lake Park, followed by a treat. The hike is scheduled for Friday, March 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. After exploring nighttime sights and sounds, hikers will gather around...

Prior Lake in the Past, March 1-7

March 5, 2025

Editor's note: The weekly "Prior Lake in the Past" column contains summary excerpts of news items published in the Prior Lake American during the same week 60, 40 and 20 years ago. We hope our readers enjoy remembering those who are mentioned from years...

City of Prior Lake notice: Hearing on Improvement

March 5, 2025

CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, SCOTT COUNTY, MINNESOTA NOTICE OF HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of Prior Lake will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the City Council Chambers, 4646...