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MVTA services are provided for residents in seven communities located in Scott and Dakota counties.

MVTA considering local bus route changes beginning in fall

May 20, 2026

Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) is proposing the combination of Routes 490 and 493 to take effect Aug. 10. Public feedback is being gathered through June 18. Route 493 currently provides three daily trips in each direction from Marschall Road...

Members of the Prior Lake High School Choir joined Foreigner's Kelly Hansen on stage to perform "I Want to Know What Love Is" during last year's Lakefront Music Fest.

Tickets on sale for Lakefront Music Fest being held July 10-11

May 13, 2026

Prior Lake Rotary's Lakefront Music Fest, which has grown into one of the largest music festivals in the metro area, is scheduled for July 10-11 at Lakefront Park. Ticket sales indicate another successful year with weekend packages expected to sell...

Free wood chips available at city’s maintenance center

May 13, 2026

Does your landscaping need a little refreshing? Local residents can pick up free wood chips while supplies last at the Prior Lake Maintenance Center located at 17073 Adelmann St. Pick-up is on a self-service basis. Visitors are required to bring...

Prior Lake City Council/Meeting Agenda

May 10, 2026

Council Work Session / 6 p.m. 2027-2031 Personnel Plan Upper Prior Lake Water Ski Course Emerging Issues Council Meeting / 7 p.m. Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Public forum Approval of agenda Approval of minutes, April...

Prior Lake Police Detective Chris Schaefer was congratulated by Police Chief Liam Duggan (left), Optimist Scott Carlson and PLSOC president Anita Drentlaw.

Police personnel honored by PL Optimists

May 6, 2026

The Prior Lake-Savage Optimist Club recognized the dedication and outstanding service exhibited by members of the Prior Lake and Savage police departments through its "Respect for the Law" program held in April. Prior Lake Police Detective Christopher...

Three-year-old Spencer and his mom, Katie Reyerson, watched from the balcony of city hall as big machines moved lots of dirt on April 8.

Little Diggers #3 scheduled for May 6

April 29, 2026

Due to the popularity of the first two "Little Diggers" watch event hosted by the City of Prior Lake, No. 3 is planned for Wednesday, May 6, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Both of the previous "dig" events have attracted crowds exceeding 200 that included all...

The Prior Lake City Council meets at City Hall, 4646 Dakota St.

Prior Lake City Council / April 28, 2026 Meeting Agenda

April 26, 2026

Council Work Session / 5 p.m. Animal Control Services Code Enforcement Annual Report 2025 Preliminary Year-End Financials Emerging Issues Council Meeting / 7 p.m. Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Public forum Approval of agenda Approval...

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