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Public Safety

Police log: Feb. 26-March 4

Staff report
March 6, 2025

This report is based on information submitted by the Prior Lake Police Department for responses between Feb. 26-March 4. All calls for service may not be included; all subjects arrested and named are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Feb....

The Prior Lake City Council recognized the 2024 police department support staff person of the year, Diana Schuetz (third from left), and officer of the year, Sgt. Jake Lannon (fourth from left) at the council's meeting on Feb. 26, 2025. Courtesy photo / City of Prior Lake

City honors current police work, plans for the future

Chris Mosley
February 27, 2025

A detailed study of Prior Lake’s police department shows a need for increased staffing for both sworn officers and support staff. At the city council’s work session on Tuesday, Feb. 25, members of the council and Police Chief Liam Duggan were presented...

Police log: Feb. 19-25

Staff report
February 26, 2025

This report is based on information submitted by the Prior Lake Police Department for responses between Feb. 19-25. All calls for service may not be included; all subjects arrested and named are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Feb....

City of Prior Lake Notice

City of Prior Lake Notice

February 26, 2025

CITY OF PRIOR LAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PRIOR LAKE POLICE DRONE POLICY Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Prior Lake will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in the Council Chambers, 4646 Dakota...

A Scott County Sheriff's Office vehicle. Courtesy photo / Scott County Sheriff's Office

Prior Lake resident killed in Credit River crash

Staff report
February 23, 2025

A two-vehicle crash on Presidents' Day in Credit River has been confirmed to be fatal. The Scott County Sheriff's Office said in a press release Tuesday, Feb. 18, that a crash the evening prior killed Kalai Terese Larson, 54, of Prior Lake. “We...

Police log: Feb. 12-18

Staff report
February 20, 2025

This report is based on information submitted by the Prior Lake Police Department for responses between Feb. 12-18. All calls for service may not be included; all subjects arrested and named are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Feb....

A pickup truck hit open water in Candy Cove on Feb. 2. Area residents pitched in to help the driver and his children. Submitted photo / Jeff Hanson

Candy Cove neighbors, fishermen band together to keep truck from sinking

Laurie Hartmann
February 6, 2025

Former Prior Lake resident Jeff Hanson ventured out to Prior Lake on Sunday, hoping to spend the afternoon ice fishing. He lived on the shores of Candy Cove until recently moving. He is well aware of how quickly ice conditions in the bay can change, particularly...

Scott County Sheriff’s Department, Crime Stoppers join forces

January 2, 2025

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office recently renewed its partnership with Crime Stoppers of Minnesota, a tip line that allows people to anonymously provide crime information to law enforcement. Crime Stoppers of Minnesota provides a safe place for...

The agreement between the city and SMSC allows for mutual aid for fire and police emergencies.

City, SMSC approve mutual aid agreement for three-year term

PLNC staff
December 23, 2024

The City of Prior Lake and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community renewed its longstanding intergovernmental aid agreement at the Dec. 10 council meeting. The city and SMSC have had similar agreements in place since the early 1990s, according to...

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...