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Children of all ages invited to Teddy Bear Picnic

Staff report
January 22, 2025

A Teddy Bear Picnic will be hosted at Club Prior on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Children of all ages and family members are invited to the free event that will include games, crafts and music by the Teddy Bear Band. Pre-registration is...

Cheryl Leitschuh (center) was thanked at the recent awards dinner for serving as the Chamber's Board Chairperson in 2024. Kathy Young (left), is now filling that role in the new year. Also pictured is Rebecca Scholz, Chamber President.

Prior Lake Chamber announces top picks for 2024 business honors

Staff report
January 22, 2025

The Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce named its top business and business person for 2024 at its annual dinner banquet held Jan. 15 at The Wilds Golf Club. Brad Hanson, owner of Profinishers Auto Body, was named "Business Person of the Year," while Justina's...

Hendrickson, Kallam local nominees for state leadership award

Staff report
January 15, 2025

  Taylor Hendrickson and Sid Kallam, juniors at Prior Lake High School, have been nominated as this year’s ExCEL Award representatives for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools.Sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League, the Excellence...

Feb. 3-9 declared 'PL Restaurant Week'

Feb. 3-9 declared ‘PL Restaurant Week’

Staff report
January 15, 2025

Prior Lake Restaurant Week will be celebrated Feb. 3-9 and will showcase participating eateries throughout the week that will offer exclusive specials and menu items. Numerous area restaurants have signed up for the event that will include a "Bingo...

Long-planned development gets initial green light from city

Chris Mosley
January 15, 2025

After nearly five years of planning and negotiation, a new subdivision cleared a key hurdle Tuesday night, Jan. 14. The Residences at Crest Woods, a 68-lot development near the intersection of County Road 42 and Crest Avenue Southeast, began as a proposed...

Lakeside Big Band wlll play at the Prior Lake VFW as part of the event honoring Police Officer Matt Ruge.

Jazzed up about bygone music era

Laurie Hartmann
January 15, 2025

Ron Siven's lifelong passion has been music. In 2023, he decided it may be the perfect time to become the leader of his own band. The Prior Lake resident, his wife and son were all members of the Prior Lake Windjammers community band that delighted...

Portrait of Prior Lake News Compass editor Robb Jeffries

PLNC names new editor

Laurie Hartmann
January 15, 2025

Robb Jeffries is no stranger to Prior Lake. He was the editor of the Prior Lake American and other newspapers published by Southwest News Media several years ago and will fill the same role with Prior Lake News Compass. "I was pleased to have the opportunity...

Rebecca Scholz now serves as President of the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce.

New Chamber director no stranger to serving needs of local business community

Laurie Hartmann
January 9, 2025

Rebecca Scholz knew she had big shoes to fill if chosen for the role held by Sandi Fleck, who led the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce as its president for the past 22 years. She officially took over that position this month, having served as the Director...

Both Laker hockey teams will compete in this year's Hockey Day Minnesota being held at Valleyfair.

Laker teams to compete in Hockey Day Minnesota

Randy Geister
January 9, 2025

The Prior Lake Laker girls and boys hockey teams will be skating against other high school teams during Hockey Day Minnesota 2025. Considered the premier high school hockey event of the winter season, competition and other festivities will take place...

Auditions for "The Little Mermaid" will be held Jan. 27-28.

PL Players hosting auditions for ‘The Little Mermaid’

Staff report
January 8, 2025

The Prior Lake Players will be hosting auditions for its spring show, "The Little Mermaid," on Jan. 27-28, beginning at 6 p.m. Those who wish to be considered for a part should prepare a 16-bar (30 to 60 seconds) cut of a favorite Disney song, along...

Chamber to host awards dinner Jan. 15

Chamber to host awards dinner Jan. 15

Staff report
January 8, 2025

The Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce will host its annual awards dinner honoring local businesses and owners on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at The Wilds Golf Club. Registration and networking opportunities will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 5:45...

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority will offer expanded service within Prior Lake and Shakopee.

MVTA offering more direct services for Prior Lake, Shakopee residents

Staff report
January 7, 2025

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority will begin serving Prior Lake and Shakopee with MVTA Connect microtransit service beginning Monday, Jan. 13. MVTA Connect is a point-to-point service that will provide travel connections to everyone living within...

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