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

5K fundraiser for children’s leukemia to honor local girl

Staff report
April 5, 2025

Miles of Strength, a 5K fundraiser supporting children's leukemia, will be held in honor of nine-year-old Adalyn Shepard, who passed away in July 2024, days after being diagnosed with blood cancer. The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Saturday,...

Lions Club plans Easter Bunny Breakfast for April 13

Staff report
April 2, 2025

The Prior Lake Lions Club will host its annual Easter Bunny Breakfast on Sunday, April 13, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave., in downtown Prior Lake. Costs are: $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-12, while children...

South Metro Chorale will join other musical groups in presenting "Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci" on April 12. (Submitted photo)

South Metro Chorale, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra to perform April 12

Staff report
April 2, 2025

The South Metro Chorale, Singers in Accord, Kanteorei and the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra will present a multimedia concert experience, "The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci," beginning at 4 p.m. on April 12 at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church. The...

Chamber to host annual senior luncheon on May 5

April 2, 2025

The Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce will host its annual senior drive-through luncheon on Monday, May 5. Local seniors can call the Chamber office at (952) 440-1000 to reserve luncheon tickets. A limited number are available. This year's menu will include...

Czech Concertina Club to play in Prior Lake on April 9

Staff report
March 31, 2025

The Czech Area Concertina Club will share old-time favorites as part of the "Wednesday Night Live" series that continues in Prior Lake on Wednesday, April 9. The group is the world's largest Chemnitzer Concertina Club with more than 140 members. Originating...

Alafair Burke will be the featured speaker at Prior Lake Library on Monday, March 31. (Submitted photo)

Author of psychological thriller novels at PL Library on March 31

Staff report
March 29, 2025

Alafair Burke, author of psychological thriller novels, will be the featured speaker at Prior Lake Library on Monday, March 31, beginning at 7 p.m.. The library hosts an author twice a year as part of Clubbook.org, a collaboration of eight library...

Participants in the journaling seminar will be treated to the sights and sounds of nature.

Spring journaling seminar offered at Cleary Lake

March 23, 2025

Area residents are invited participate in Cleary Lake Regional Park's "Signs of Spring Nature Journaling" class scheduled for 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2. During the family program, forests and other park landscapes will be explored to deepen...

The annual Fish Lake 5K Festival is planned for Sunday, May 4. Submitted photo

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

Staff report
March 21, 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,...

County seeks input on hazard mitigation plans for future

Staff report
March 19, 2025

The Scott County Sheriff's Office is updating the county's multi-hazard mitigation plan and is seeking input from residents and area businesses. All public entities face various natural hazards, including tornadoes, straight-line winds, ice storms,...

Bunny yoga session scheduled at Club Prior on April 12

Staff report
March 19, 2025

Get your exercise in with a cute and cuddly partner during "bunny yoga," sponsored by the City of Prior Lake on April 12. The event will be held at Club Prior, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake, between 10 and 11 a.m. The class is open to anyone age...

Bean bag tourney to benefit The Sunshine Social Club

Staff report
March 16, 2025

A bean bag tournament with proceeds going to The Sunshine Social Club in Prior Lake is planned for Saturday, April 12, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at St. Wenceslaus School Gymnasium, 227 Main St. E., New Prague. The event will also feature a live auction,...

CAP Agency will host its annual fundraiser on April 10.

CAP Agency annual fundraiser being held April 10 in Chaska

March 12, 2025

Community Action Partnership Agency serving Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties, will host its annual fundraiser on Thursday, April 10, at the Chaska Event Center. The CAP Agency provides a multitude of services for local people in need. On an annual...

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