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The video board at Dan Patch Stadium honors the PLHS Class of 2025. Jill Kufrin / PL News Compass
PHOTOS: The PLHS Class of 2025 has their day in the sun
The school celebrated its graduates Thursday at Dan Patch Stadium
Staff report

The Class of 2025 has finished its journey through high school, with nothing but promise and potential awaiting them. Prior Lake High School graduated nearly 700 students on Thursday at Dan Patch Stadium, with another 56 seniors graduating from Bridges Area Learning Center and another 19 completing high school requirements through the Laker Online program. Superintendent Michael Thomas and principal John Bezek addressed the students and loved ones gathered in the packed stadium, while student council president Anh Pham provided the student welcome and Owen Hammett delivered the commencement address. The student council selected seven staff members to read the names of the graduates:...

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Scott County Deputy Pat McCabe with K-9 Olin. Courtesy photo / Scott County Sheriff's Department
Meet Scott County’s new K-9, Olin
Staff report
June 4, 2025

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office has a new K-9 team. Deputy Pat McCabe and his partner, K-9 Olin officially graduated on May 22 from the 16-week Saint Paul Police Department Canine Basic Handlers...

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Prior Lake City Hall is located at 4646 Dakota St.
Prior Lake City Council Meeting Agenda
June 7, 2025

Council Work Session / 5 p.m. Check-in with MnDOT Long-range financial plan Utility billing portal Emerging issues Council Meeting / 7 p.m. Call to order Pledge of Allegiance ...

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Brian Nutter (left), assistant principal and leader of the MnCAPS program at Prior Lake High School, visited with students Danea Dahlberg and Sean Souriya, participants in the construction trades pathway during the 2024-25 school year. Laurie Hartmann / PL News Compass
Curriculum puts students ahead of the pack
Laurie Hartmann
June 5, 2025

Hundreds of Prior Lake High School students will be well ahead of their peers in planning their future following graduation. Not only have they had the opportunity to experience hands-on learning about...

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Cleary Lake Regional Park will host yoga classes for people age 55 and up during June. (Three Rivers Park District)
Free yoga classes offered in June at Cleary Lake
Staff report
June 4, 2025

Free yoga classes are being offered through the month of June for adults age 55 and up at Cleary Lake Regional Park. The first will be held on...

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