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Prior Lake News Compass

Burkart recognized for 8 years of service on Prior Lake City Council

December 19, 2024

Prior Lake City Councilmember Kevin Burkart will be leaving his elected post at the end of the month. The two-term city councilmember was cited for accepting leadership positions on behalf of Prior Lake on a variety of organizations that focus on transportation...

Day honoring long-time Prior Lake Chamber President declared by city

Day honoring long-time Prior Lake Chamber President declared by city

December 19, 2024

A prominent supporter of the Prior Lake business community will be retiring next week, but not before city officials declared Dec. 19 her official day. Prior Lake Chamber President Sandi Fleck will retire on Jan. 3 after serving as leader of the business...

City officials finalized the budget for 2025 at its Dec. 10 council meeting.

City adopts budget, tax levy for 2025

PLNC Staff
December 19, 2024

The Prior Lake City Council gave final approval to the 2025 budget and property tax levy during its Dec. 10 meeting. Finance Director Cathy Erickson outlined major budget fund categories for the coming year which total $47,515,822. More than $22 million...

Students performing in the PLHS presentation of "Little Shop of Horrors" were invited to the State Theater's Spotlight Showcase event next June

PLHS actors invited to ‘Spotlight Showcase’ at State Theater

December 19, 2024

The cast and crew of Prior Lake High School Theatre's "Little Shop of Horrors" have received an exclusive invitation to perform at the prestigious Spotlight Showcase taking place June 9-10 at the State Theater in Minneapolis. The Spotlight Showcase...

Council leaders elected in November share vision for coming year

Council leaders elected in November share vision for coming year

December 19, 2024

Local voters reelected Kirt Briggs for a third term as Prior Lake's mayor on Nov. 5, with Zach Braid returning for another four years on the Prior Lake City Council, having already served two terms. Newcomer Ethan Hellier will fill the council seat vacated...

The City of Prior Lake finalized contract agreements with both the police officers and sergeants for 2025.

City, police personnel reach 2025 contract agreements

PLNC Staff
December 19, 2024

Labor agreements with police officers and sergeants in 2025 were approved by the Prior Lake City Council at the Dec. 10 meeting. Key changes to the current police officer contract include: Unscheduled officers who are called to work on New Years...

Smoke Signals volunteers recently served a spaghetti dinner as part of the Community Plate program.

Volunteers needed to help serve free monthly meal at Shepherd of Lake

PLNC Staff
December 19, 2024

Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church and Smoke Signals are partnering to provide a free monthly community meal for all area residents, especially those experiencing food insecurity. The meal will be served the last Thursday of each month from 5:15 to...

Twelve Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools educators were named as top teachers in the district.

Teachers of the Year named by PLSAS

PLNC Staff
December 19, 2024

Twelve District 719 educators were named by their peers as "Teachers of the Year" for the 2024-25 school year. Honored teachers were cited for their dedication, passion and positive impact on students and the community, according to the information...