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Children between ages of 10 and 15 are invited to fish in the Scott County Sheriff's Department Fishing Derby being held on June 11. (Submitted by Scott County Sheriff's Dept.)

Registrations open for annual fishing derby hosted by Sheriff’s Department

Staff report
May 6, 2025

The Scott County Sheriff's Department will host its annual Fishing Derby for children on Wednesday, June 11,  on Cedar Lake in New Prague. This is the 26th year the event has been hosted, providing local children with the opportunity to fish with law...

Portion of County Road 82 in Prior Lake closed into June

Staff report
May 6, 2025

A portion of County Road 82 off of Marschall Road (County Road 17) and Stemmer Ridge will be closed for a road overlay project through May and into the first week of June, according to the Scott County Highway Department. Local access will be maintained...

Obituary: Troy Allen Jackson

May 4, 2025

Troy Allen Jackson, 61, of Prior Lake, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2025. He is survived by his mother, Linda Jackson; his four siblings; his children, Christopher Wendt and Chase Johnson; and his grandson, Logan Wendt. He worked in...

Registrations are being accepted for the annual "Choose Not to Use" golf tournament being held on Aug. 26. (Scott County Public Safety Foundation)

Fundraiser planned to support ‘Choose Not to Use’ program

Staff report
May 1, 2025

The Scott County Public Safety Foundation will host its annual golf tournament fundraiser scheduled for Aug. 26 at Legends Golf Club in Prior Lake to support the "Choose Not to Use" program. The program promotes substance abuse prevention efforts in...

Obituary: Brian Johnston

May 1, 2025

Brian Johnston passed away on Feb. 14 after battling pneumonia at the age of 53. Brian was born March 26, 1971 to Donald and Terry Johnston in Bowman, North Dakota. He was the youngest of three children. After moving to Prior Lake in 1973 with his...

City of Prior Lake, Notice of Public Hearing

April 30, 2025

CITY OF PRIOR LAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION FOR NEW ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Prior Lake will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, in the...

City of Prior Lake, Notice of Public Hearing

April 30, 2025

CITY OF PRIOR LAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION FOR ON-SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Prior Lake will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, in the Council...

Youngsters can learn more about trees located in Cleary Lake Regional Park on May 7. (Three Rivers Park District)

Wellness walk, tree-themed bingo planned at Cleary Lake Park

Staff report
April 29, 2025

Cleary Lake Regional Park will celebrate "Arbor Month" with a guided tree identification walk on Wednesday, May 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will learn more about maples, white pines and oak trees located within the park and how to distinguish...

Fish Lake 5K Festival, run to benefit law enforcement fund

April 29, 2025

The annual Fish Lake 5K Festival and run will be held on Sunday, May 4 at Fish Lake Immanuel Lutheran Church, 20200 Fairlawn Ave., Prior Lake. The event will feature a day of fun entertainment for the entire family, including festivities for children,...

The Scott County Sheriff's Department assisted in recovering a body from the Minnesota River in Savage on April 28. / Scott County Sheriff's Office

Body pulled from Minnesota River in Savage

Staff report
April 29, 2025

The Scott County Sheriff's Office received a report of a body in the Minnesota River near the entrance to the port located on Yosemite Avenue in Savage at approximately 10:25 a.m. on Sunday, April 28. First responders located the body of an unidentified...

Recognition event for retiring teachers scheduled for May 15

Recognition event for retiring teachers scheduled for May 15

Staff report
April 29, 2025

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools will recognize 32 staff members who will retire at the end of the school year. The event will held on May 15 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Activities Center of Prior Lake High School, 7575 150th St. W., Savage. Retiring...

Adalyn Shepard succumbed to leukemia shortly after she was diagnosed last year. (Submitted photo)

Softball teams to host ‘Strike Out Cancer’ event May 5

Staff report
April 29, 2025

Prior Lake High School Softball teams will host a "Strike Out Cancer" play night at Ponds Park on Monday, May 5. The event will honor Adalyn Shepard and her family members. Adalyn passed away last summer after being diagnosed with leukemia. Festivities...

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