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Both Laker hockey teams will compete in this year's Hockey Day Minnesota being held at Valleyfair.

Laker teams to compete in Hockey Day Minnesota

Randy Geister | January 9, 2025

The Prior Lake Laker girls and boys hockey teams will be skating against other high school teams during Hockey Day Minnesota 2025. Considered the premier high school hockey event of the winter season, competition and other festivities will take place...

PLSAS board facing difficult decisions on staffing, program cuts

PLSAS board facing difficult decisions on staffing, program cuts

Laurie Hartmann | January 3, 2025

Members of the Prior Lake/Savage Area School Board at its Dec. 9 meeting discussed significant budget reduction options for the next two school years that include staff cuts and elimination of some programs. Superintendent Dr. Michael Thomas said much...

Laker Alex Zheng placed first in the 200 freestyle during the Apple Valley meet.

Laker swim/dive team beats Apple Valley, extends winning streak

Submitted by Shawn Beaudette | January 2, 2025

The Prior Lake boys swim and dive team continued an impressive run, securing a decisive 101-75 victory over Apple Valley in its second consecutive South Suburban Conference meet. The dominant performance saw the Lakers sweep all individual events and...

Prior Lake beat the Shakopee boys' basketball team Friday night in a close contest ending with a 88-84 win. Norbu Jenpa, #23, was top scorer with 25 points.

Lakers give basketball fans two big wins over Shakopee

Randy Geister | December 21, 2024

The Prior Lake Laker girls' and boys' varsity basketball teams played unique back-to-back games on Friday, Dec. 20 at Prior Lake High School. The gymnasium was buzzing as the Lakers took on neighboring Shakopee, with many attendees also showing up 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...

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...

Members of the Prior Lake High School Percussion Ensemble

Governor issues proclamation honoring PLHS Percussion Ensemble

PLNC Staff | December 19, 2024

The Prior Lake High School Percussion Ensemble made history Dec. 18 when they performed at the prestigious 78th Annual Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago. The event represented a major achievement in the music world...