Editor’s note: Many Prior Lake residents have told us they miss reading about people and events, including those who helped shape our community in the past. The News Compass will be publishing the “Prior Lake in the Past” column each week that will contain summary excerpts of news items published in the Prior Lake American during the same week 60, 40 and 20 years ago. Prior Lake has always been filled with unique and talented residents. We hope our readers enjoy remembering those who are mentioned from years past, and this feature provides historical perspective about how much the community has changed over the decades. Enjoy!

Published 60 years ago / Prior Lake American

Feb. 2, 1965

Kay Landsteiner, owner and operator of Kay’s Beauty Salon in Prior Lake, announced last week the shop will remain open under new management. Richard Wheeler of Minneapolis will resume the business as owner and operator.

The Crusher will return to Prior Lake. He will be featured in an All-Star Wrestling card to be held at the High School gym on Feb. 5, with the first match to begin at 8 p.m.

Published 40 years ago

Feb. 4, 1985

Prior Lake city officials, residents and other interested parties took part in a discussion that focused on the possibility of establishing a tax increment financing district within a designated downtown redevelopment area. Two municipal districts were identified at a previous city council meeting and included the downtown area and an economic development district at G & E Industrial Park, located a mile southeast of the city off of County Road 12.

The Prior Lake VFW will hold its first annual Turtle Soup Feed on Feb. 10 at the VFW Hall. Music will be provided by the Jolly Musicians.

Scott County Commissioner John Casey told the board he is tired of seeing people sneak into area parks without paying fees. The commissioners responded to his remarks with a parking ban near pedestrian entrances. The ban will be enforced at Cleary Lake Regional Park and Murphy-Hanrehan Park. The current daily fee per car is $2.

Published 20 years ago

Feb. 5, 2005

The Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce announced top business honors during its monthly meeting. Rebecca Grund, owner of Task Mortgage, was named Business Person of the Year, while Keystone Communities was chosen as the Business of the Year.

A home built on Northwood Road in Prior Lake was the most expensive featured in this year’s Parade of Homes Spring Preview. The 10,000 square foot structure on Prior Lake was built by M.W. Johnson Construction.