Most Prior Lake residents would agree that living in a community with a large lake is a huge amenity. Few, however, may know what it takes to keep the rest of the city a desirable place to live based on roads, parks, basic city services and assurances...
Lakefront Park is a great setting to sit back and enjoy a free concert.
"Revved UP!" will be playing at the park on Friday, May 30, between 6 and 8 p.m. in the park's bandshell. Bring a lawn chair, friends and family, and a...
The City of Prior Lake's police and fire departments, along with Allina Health, will host a family-friendly Bike Safety Rodeo on Saturday, May 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hidden Oaks Middle School.
Children ages 2 through 17 can show off their bike...
Three Prior Lake High School students —Meredith Clemens, Olivia Zirbel and Trevor Zwart — have each earned the highest possible composite score of 36 on the ACT, the standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States.
Earning...
The "Miles of Strength" 5K fundraiser held on April 26 raised more than $4,000 with 208 runners participating in the event.
Funds were raised in honor of Adalyn Shepard, who passed away shortly after being diagnosed with leukemia last summer.
The...
The founders of the Prior Lake News Compass made a commitment to readers that obituary information pertaining to local residents will be included in our digital publication.
The PLNC will publish obituaries free of charge, along with a digital photograph...
The Meadows at Mystic Lake will host a U.S. Women’s Open qualifying event on Tuesday, May 13.
The event is free and open to the public. Round 1 will be played between 7:30 and 9:20 a.m. Round 2 will run from 12:45 to 2:35 p.m.
As one of 23 qualifying...
Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce will host its spring "Ladies Night Out" on Thursday, May 8, 5 to 8 p.m., in downtown Prior Lake.
Numerous businesses will be participating in the event that will include specials and giveaways.
Click here to learn...
The City of Prior Lake will host a family-friendly open house event to celebrate National Public Works Week.
"Somethin' 'Bout a Truck" will encourage children to explore the vehicles — large and small — that help maintain the community while learning...
Editor's note: The weekly "Prior Lake in the Past" column contains summary excerpts of news items published in the Prior Lake American during the same week 60, 40 and 20 years ago. We hope our readers enjoy remembering those who are mentioned from years...
Seven members of the Prior Lake Fire Department, along with several deputies from the Scott County Sheriff's Office and a private citizen, were recognized by the Scott County Board on May 6 for their swift actions that saved two people in a life-threatening...
Prior Lake's Laker Educational Foundation will host a Food Truck Festival in downtown Prior Lake on Saturday, May 17 from 3 to 7 p.m.
The event is open to the public and participating food truck vendors will donate a percentage of their sales to the...
