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Jaws Legacy took first place honors in the July 4 boat parade.
On the water
Boat parade, fireworks bring big crowds to celebrate July 4 and nation's 250th anniversary

Prior Lake put on its red, white and blue last Saturday when celebrating the July 4 holiday and 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The shoreline was filled with spectators, as was Prior Lake. A total of 17 themed crafts were entered in the Prior Lake Association's annual boat parade that started near Charlie's on Prior and headed toward Reed's Island. The parade included everything from a Statue of Liberty, zombies and, yes, even a shark's fin could be seen rising from the lake as it followed one of the entries. Adam Proehl, Commodore and board member of the Prior Lake Association, said the organization received many positive comments about this year's parade. Cash...

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Expect traffic delays in and around the downtown Prior Lake this weekend when Lakefront Music Fest is hosted.
Expect traffic delays this weekend
July 8, 2026

Prior Lake Rotary's Lakefront Music Fest will be held in Lakefront Park this Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11, which will bring additional traffic to the city. Travel delays in and around the city should...

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Local voters who wish to vote early in the primary election can do so at the Scott County Public Works facility. Prior Lake City Hall will also be open for early voting starting Friday, July 24.
Primary Election Day is Aug. 11; early voting now open
July 8, 2026

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 11, but early voting is now open for eligible voters at specified locations. Local voting locations and hours are: Prior Lake City Hall, 4646 Dakota Street, Prior...

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PLSAS communications leader accepts position with Hopkins School District
Laurie Hartmann
July 8, 2026

As the director of communications for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, Kristi Mussman has spent over two decades leading the district's public relations and stakeholder engagement efforts. Her vital...

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Students can learn how to paddleboard and do pilates during the class being held at Cleary Lake Regional Park on July 12.
Class at Cleary Lake Park mixes paddleboarding and Pilates
July 8, 2026

Cleary Lake Regional Park will host a unique on-the-water experience that blends paddleboarding and Pilates for an ultimate balance challenge...

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