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The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community's annual Wacipi will be held Aug. 15-17.  The event is free and open to the public.

Celebrating traditions

Staff reports
August 6, 2025

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community will host its annual Wacipi celebration Aug. 15-17. Wacipi—or powwow—is a traditional Native American gathering, a celebration of life, pride, and honor. Meaning “they dance” in the Dakota language,...

Taylor Smith, longtime supporter of baseball in Prior Lake, was inducted into the Minnesota American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame.

Hall of Famer

August 6, 2025

Taylor Smith, a longtime member of the Prior Lake baseball community, has been inducted into the Minnesota American Legion Baseball Hall of Fame. The honor highlights his years of service, leadership, and impact on the sport and the lives of young athletes...

Bakeberg named 2025 ‘Legislator of Distinction’ by MSBA

Staff reports
August 5, 2025

The Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) has honored State Representative Ben Bakeberg (R–Jordan) with its 2025 Legislative Achievement Award, naming him one of their Legislators of Distinction for his work during the 2025 legislative session. Each...

Comcast / Xfinity applies for internet, cable service franchise in PL

Chris Mosley
July 30, 2025

Comcast has officially applied to become another cable and broadband service provider in Prior Lake. The company, also known as Xfinity, filed an initial application requesting that they be considered for a franchise license to operate within the city....

Representatives from various organizations that volunteered to help at the 2024 Lakefront Music Fest were special guests at a Rotary meeting when they received their donation check.

Dollars @ Work

Submitted by Kyle Haugen
July 30, 2025

On Monday, July 21, the Rotary Club of Prior Lake released its charitable giving report for the Rotary year 2024-2025, which runs from July 1 through June 30. The date of the release followed the conclusion of the Prior Lake Rotary’s Lakefront Music...

Prior Lake resident Eric Pratt is running for the 2nd congressional district seat.

Pratt launches campaign for 2nd congressional district seat

July 30, 2025

Eric Pratt, state senator serving Prior Lake and several surrounding communities and townships, announced last week he will seek the Republican nomination for Congress in Minnesota's second district. Pratt is currently serving his fourth term in the...

Driver of ATV killed in New Market Township accident

Driver of ATV killed in New Market Township accident

July 29, 2025

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of an injury crash on County Road 46 (Pillsbury Ave) near 275th Street East in New Market Township at approximately 9:54 p.m. on Monday, July 28. The preliminary investigation indicated...

The Scott County Sheriff's Department is seeking volunteers to help when major emergencies arise.

Sheriff’s Office looking for volunteers to help during major emergencies

July 23, 2025

The Scott County Sheriff's Office is seeking volunteers for the Emergency Management Volunteer Program (EMVP). Emergency management volunteers are called upon when disasters occur within Scott County. Examples would include helping with shelter operations,...

Members of the Prior Lake High School Choir joined Foreigner's Kelly Hansen on stage to perform "I Want to Know What Love Is."

#16 is a wrap!

Staff report
July 16, 2025

Prior Lake Rotary's Lakefront Music Fest did not disappoint the more than 28,000 who attended the two-day music festival held at Lakefront Park. It was the organization's 16th year of hosting the event. Friday, July 11, was designated as rock night,...

Prior Lake man dies in Highway 13 motorcycle crash

Staff report
July 16, 2025

A 54-year-old Prior Lake man was killed on Thursday, July 10, after colliding with another vehicle near the intersection of Highway 13 and McColl Drive in Savage. David Sampson was southbound on Highway 13 shortly before 2 p.m. when his motorcycle...

PLAY Miracle League field will be ready for players later this fall. (Photo by Maggie Stanwood)

Celebrating abilities, inclusion

Maggie Stanwood
July 16, 2025

Sports can bring people together, but in conventional leagues, there are often participation barriers for people with physical or cognitive disabilities. The Miracle League, a national nonprofit which gives children and adults the opportunity to play...

The U17 members of the Prior Lake Soccer Club ended the 2025 season as national champions of the National Premier League.

National champions

Staff report
July 16, 2025

The U17 Girls team with the Prior Lake Soccer Club competed in the National Premier League (NPL) held in Denver from July 7-11 and came back to Prior Lake as champions. The team finished the season in first place in the NPL Super League with...