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Investigation continues in death of child at childcare center

October 1, 2025

The Savage Police Department issued an update on Sept. 25 regarding its investigation into the death of an infant that occurred at the Rocking Horse Ranch childcare facility on Sept. 22. Local officers attended the autopsy, but the press release stated...

Northwood Road is scheduled to undergo a major reconstruction project starting next spring.

Council approves Northwood Road project, dock system for Spring Brook Bay

Chris Mosley
October 1, 2025

Residents living along Northwood Road will face road construction delays next summer after the city begins a three-year project that includes upgrading street conditions, along with water and sanitary sewer systems, sidewalks and lighting. The Prior...

Archery deer hunts are scheduled this fall for Spring Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake and Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve in Savage.

Archery deer hunts scheduled for Spring Lake Regional, Murphy-Hanrehan parks

September 24, 2025

Three Rivers Park District will conduct scheduled deer hunts this fall with the intention of keeping deer herds in balance with local habitat. Archery deer hunts will take place in a number of parks overseen by the Park District, including Spring Lake...

This child was cheered on by family members while crossing home plate. (Photos by Maggie Stanwood)

A place for everyone

Maggie Stanwood
September 24, 2025

A baseball game three years in the making happened Saturday, Sept. 6, on the new Gaby’s Grand Slam field at Thomas Ryan Memorial Park in Prior Lake. There, people with physical and cognitive disabilities and their buddies, families and friends gathered...

License of Savage childcare facility suspended following infant's death

License of Savage childcare facility suspended following infant’s death

Staff Reports
September 23, 2025

The Savage Police Department and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are jointly investigating the death of an infant following a medical incident that occurred on Monday, Sept. 22, at the Rocking Horse Ranch childcare facility. The Department...

Absentee, early voting starts on Friday, Sept. 19

Absentee, early voting starts on Friday, Sept. 19

September 17, 2025

Absentee and early voting will begin on Friday, Sept. 19, and will be available through Monday, Nov. 3. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Voters who live in the City of Prior Lake will have two issues on which to vote. One position is open on the Prior...

Pedestrian struck, killed in New Market Township

September 10, 2025

Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report on Sept. 8 regarding a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Texas Avenue and 230th Street East in New Market Township. Initial investigation indicates that...

The Pleasant Street Art Walk will bring many artists and guests to the downtown area on Sept. 27.

Pleasant Street Art Walk returning to downtown Prior Lake Sept. 27

September 10, 2025

The Pleasant Street Art Walk will return to downtown Prior Lake for its seventh year on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held along Pleasant Street, the free outdoor festival will feature over 70 regional artists and makers, live music...

John Alinder spent more than 5,000 hours restoring his 1932 Auburn.

Car aficionado

Laurie Hartmann
September 10, 2025

To say that John Alinder has a love for antique classic cars would be a huge understatement. For six years he spent more 5,000 hours restoring one vehicle that came off of the assembly line in 1932, and is said to be among the rarest of collector cars...

Attendance boundaries will change next year after WestWood Elementary is no longer being used as a neighborhood school.

PLSAS begins study of elementary school boundary changes for 2026-27

Laurie Hartmann
September 3, 2025

Leaders within Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools have begun assessing elementary school attendance boundaries for the 2026-27 school year, following the closing of WestWood Elementary as a neighborhood school in the fall of 2026. The PLSAS board, at its...

Two arrested following burglary of Helena Township bar

Two arrested following burglary of Helena Township bar

September 3, 2025

Scott County Dispatch received a report of a burglary in progress shortly before 4 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 29, at the Union Hill Bar, located on 280th Street West in Helena Township. Deputies were dispatched after a witness observed a person running...

One participant in the Shockwaves adaptive ski program was thrilled to be skiing around Quarry Lake. (Photos by Mike Thibault)

Enabling smiles (and thrills!)

Laurie Hartmann
September 3, 2025

Local water ski enthusiasts who came together in 1957 to form the Prior Lake Water Ski Association would probably be surprised in how the organization has changed and grown into one of largest clubs in the Midwest. Its name has also been changed...