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Area residents helped during the 2024 "Buckthorn Bust."

A most important resource

September 24, 2025

The Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District invites local residents to take part in the second annual "Watershed Week," running from Sept. 28 through Oct. 4. The week-long celebration offers free opportunities to explore, volunteer and express creativity...

Prior Lake City Hall is located at 4646 Dakota Street SE.

Prior Lake City Council

September 20, 2025

Council Work Session / 6 p.m. Rep. Ben Bakeberg, post legislative session update Emerging issues Council Meeting / 7 p.m. Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Public forum Approval of agenda Approval of minutes, Sept. 9,...

Professional chalk artist Allison Severson drew many spectators as she created a work of art on Main Avenue.

Chalking it up

September 17, 2025

Downtown Prior Lake was awash with color last weekend when chalk artists descended on Main Avenue and proceeded to create fun and unique images as spectators watched. Several professional artists kicked off the event Friday night once the rain...

From left to right are Mary Lou Lannon, Ramona Hennen, Sandy Notermann and DuWayne Boudin, who page through their senior class yearbook during the Sept. 11 reunion.

Gathering of long-time friends

Laurie Hartmann
September 17, 2025

The Prior Lake VFW Club hosted a class reunion last Thursday. Festivities began early in the afternoon and ended before 3 p.m. Six members from the Prior Lake High School Class of 1959 were in attendance. In recent years, it's become an annual gathering....

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

City of Prior Lake has openings on the Planning Commission

September 5, 2025

The City of Prior Lake is accepting applications from residents to serve on the Planning Commission. This is an opportunity for residents to get involved in guiding land use, zoning, development, and the long-term vision of the city. Four positions...

Prior Lake City Council Meeting Agenda: Sept. 9, 2025

September 5, 2025

Council Work Session / 6 p.m. Closed Session - Labor Negotiations Strategy Emerging issues Council Meeting / 7 p.m. Call to order Pledge of Allegiance Public forum Approval of agenda Approval of minutes, August 26, 2025 council...

City Manager Jason Wedel presented Finance Director Cathy Erickson with an engraved glass sailboat during the Aug. 26 city council meeting.

Erickson retires as city’s finance director

Chris Mosley
September 3, 2025

Cathy Erickson, Finance Director for the City of Prior Lake since 2017, was recognized at the Aug. 26 city council meeting, upon her retirement from that role. City Manager Jason Wedel and Mayor Kirt Briggs praised Erickson for her guidance in leading...

The large metal ship sculpture now installed in the downtown area references important events in the city's history.

Joining history with art

Laurie Hartmann
August 27, 2025

Downtown Prior Lake now connects the city's past with an artistic flair. The city of Prior Lake's Arts & Culture Committee is responsible for the new sculpture permanently installed at the intersection of Main and Eagle Creek avenues. The large...

Many local businesses and service organizations are represented at the annual Fall Community Fest.

Annual Fall Community Fest being held Sept. 15 at PLHS

August 27, 2025

Fall Community Fest, an annual family-friendly event showcasing local businesses and area non-profit organizations, will be held at Prior Lake High School on Monday, Sept. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. The free event, co-sponsored by Prior Lake-Savage Area...

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