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Prior Lake News Compass

Full moon walk planned for Feb. 12 at Cleary Lake

Staff report
February 3, 2025

Embrace the magic of winter on a leisurely evening hike with a historical interpreter under the full moon on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake. The February moon is known by a variety of names including...

ATV breaks through lake ice on Saturday near Wagon Bridge

Staff report
February 3, 2025

The Scott County Sheriff's Office is asking those driving any vehicle on Prior Lake near the Wagon Bridge on Eagle Creek Avenue to use extra caution due to thin ice. Public safety officials were called to that area on Saturday when a large side-by-side...

Family Fun Day attendees will be learning how to make "Sugar on Snow," a special maple syrup treat.

Cleary Lake Park to host free Family Fun Day on Feb. 22

Staff Report
January 29, 2025

Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake will host a free Family Fun Day on Saturday, Feb. 22. The main event scheduled will include attendees joining a staff interpreter in learning how to make "Sugar on Snow," an old-fashioned treat made from maple...

Fundraiser planned for Southern Valley Alliance on Feb. 16

January 29, 2025

A purse bingo fundraiser for Southern Valley Alliance will be held Feb. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Badger Hill Brewing, 2805 Winners Circle Dr., Shakopee. Multiple rounds of bingo with prizes are planned. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. All...

"The Eclectics" will perform in Club Prior on Feb. 12.

Bluegrass group featured Feb. 12 during free concert

January 28, 2025

Members of The Eclectics will be bringing bluegrass music to the Prior Lake Library on Feb. 12 as part of the "Wednesday Night Live" series organized by the City of Prior Lake and Scott County Library. The group, known for weaving together selections...

School finances to be discussed at Jan. 29 town hall meeting

Staff report
January 23, 2025

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools is in the process of planning its budget for the upcoming school year and will host a town hall meeting to discuss financial plans. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 29, beginning at 6 p.m., in Room F211 (old...

Chamber to host beer, bourbon, wine tasting event

Staff report
January 22, 2025

The Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce will host a craft beer, bourbon and wine tasting event on Friday, Feb. 7, at Southlake Village Mall, 16731 Hwy. 13, Prior Lake. "Phil Your Glass" will feature sampling of a curated selection of alcoholic beverages,...

Members of the Prior Lake High School Student Advisory Group took turns reciting "The Hill We Climb," written by Amanda Gorman.

Community celebration honors MLK Jr.

Laurie Hartmann
January 22, 2025

Hundreds of local residents braved below-zero temperatures Monday morning, Jan. 20 to pay tribute to the life and lasting works of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The celebration was held at Prior Lake High School and featured a variety of presentations...

Children of all ages invited to Teddy Bear Picnic

Staff report
January 22, 2025

A Teddy Bear Picnic will be hosted at Club Prior on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Children of all ages and family members are invited to the free event that will include games, crafts and music by the Teddy Bear Band. Pre-registration is...

Cheryl Leitschuh (center) was thanked at the recent awards dinner for serving as the Chamber's Board Chairperson in 2024. Kathy Young (left), is now filling that role in the new year. Also pictured is Rebecca Scholz, Chamber President.

Prior Lake Chamber announces top picks for 2024 business honors

Staff report
January 22, 2025

The Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce named its top business and business person for 2024 at its annual dinner banquet held Jan. 15 at The Wilds Golf Club. Brad Hanson, owner of Profinishers Auto Body, was named "Business Person of the Year," while Justina's...

Hendrickson, Kallam local nominees for state leadership award

Staff report
January 15, 2025

  Taylor Hendrickson and Sid Kallam, juniors at Prior Lake High School, have been nominated as this year’s ExCEL Award representatives for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools.Sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League, the Excellence...

Feb. 3-9 declared 'PL Restaurant Week'

Feb. 3-9 declared ‘PL Restaurant Week’

Staff report
January 15, 2025

Prior Lake Restaurant Week will be celebrated Feb. 3-9 and will showcase participating eateries throughout the week that will offer exclusive specials and menu items. Numerous area restaurants have signed up for the event that will include a "Bingo...