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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...

Farmers market hosting opening weekend on May 3

Staff report
April 30, 2025

The Prior Lake Farmers Market returns from its winter hibernation this Saturday, May 3. The market is touting this year's opening weekend as the biggest ever as several new vendors join popular mainstays. The market is located on Main Avenue in...

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,...

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...

Courtesy image / Southern Valley Alliance

‘Hops & Hotdish’ fundraiser to benefit Southern Valley Alliance

Staff report
April 15, 2025

"Hops & Hotdish," the annual fundraiser benefiting Southern Valley Alliance, will be held on Saturday, April 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Turtle's Event Center, 112 Lewis St., Shakopee. The event will feature hotdish and a Midwestern buffet, craft beer...

St. Michael Catholic Church's annual celebration of Aprilfest will be held on April 26.

St. Michael Church to hold Aprilfest on April 26

Staff report
April 15, 2025

Aprilfest, the annual spring celebration hosted by St. Michael Catholic Church in Prior Lake, will be held on Saturday, April 26. Activities are scheduled throughout the day between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. and will include: bands, food and beverages, kids'...

A wide assortment of books will be sold during the April 26 book sale being hosted by Prior Lake Friends of the Library.

Book sale at library coming April 26

Staff report
April 10, 2025

Hundreds of used books for children and adults will be available at the annual spring book sale being sponsored by the Prior Lake Friends of the Library on Saturday, April 26. Sale hours are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and held in the large meeting room at the library....

Two archery classes are being held at Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake on Sunday, April 13. (Submitted photo)

Learn basics of archery at Cleary Lake Regional Park

Staff report
April 10, 2025

Archery classes for beginners and families are being taught at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Sunday, April 13. Beginner archery will be taught from 10 a.m. to noon through which attendees will learned the basics of the sport and elements of safety....

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

Lakeside Big Band playing at local fundraiser for fallen police officer

April 9, 2025

The Second Annual "Pints for Pups" fundraiser honoring Police Officer Matt Ruge will be held at Prior Lake VFW on Sunday, April 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will feature live music by Lakeside Big Band from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Food will be available for...

"The Little Mermaid" will be on stage at Twin Oaks Middle School.

Tickets available for PL Players’ performance of ‘The Little Mermaid’

April 9, 2025

Tickets are now available for Prior Lake Players Community Theatre performances of Disney's "The Little Mermaid." Performance dates are: April 25-26 and May 2-3 at  7 p.m., and on April 26-27 and May 4 at 2 p.m. A sensory-friendly performance is also...

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