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Mayor Kirt Briggs and City Manager Jason Wedel outlined major projects from 2024 and what's to come this year. Laurie Hartmann / PL News Compass
City recaps major 2024 projects, what’s in store for this year
Laurie Hartmann

Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce members learned at its monthly luncheon held March 19 about major projects that have commanded the city's focus in the past year, along with what is planned in the near future. Mayor Kirt Briggs and City Manager Jason Wedel conducted an hour-long "State of the City" information session held at Prior Lake City Hall and focused on current and upcoming development projects, street improvements, changes within the fire and police departments, park plans and topics being discussed in the current legislative session that could impact Prior Lake. The city's landscape could look significantly different going into 2026. The local Economic Development Authority recently...

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The Color Guard opened the Wayawa Wacipi on March 22. Courtesy photo / Mary Haugen
Student-led Wacipi draws hundreds to Prior Lake High School
Laurie Hartmann
March 26, 2025

Prior Lake High School was the site of the first-ever student-led powwow on Saturday, March 22. Tribal members from Native American communities throughout the Midwest gathered for the event open to...

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City Council agenda, March 25, 2025
March 20, 2025

Council Work Session / 6 p.m. Outlot A, Spring Brook Park discussion Safety training Emerging issues Council Meeting / 7 p.m. Call to order, Pledge of Allegiance Public forum ...

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City of Prior Lake Notice
City of Prior Lake Notice
February 26, 2025

PLSAS puts cost-saving measures into action
PLSAS puts cost-saving measures into action
Renee Winick
March 26, 2025

The school board of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools continues to explore cost-cutting opportunities as the district’s budget continues to take shape. One key indicator of the district’s budget is...

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Alafair Burke will be the featured speaker at Prior Lake Library on Monday, March 31. (Submitted photo)
Author of psychological thriller novels at PL Library on March 31
March 29, 2025

Alafair Burke, author of psychological thriller novels, will be the featured speaker at Prior Lake Library on Monday, March 31, beginning at...

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