Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar is teaming with a statewide anti-child trafficking organization and local law enforcement agencies to form the south metro area's first task force focusing on child sexual exploitation. Hocevar's office has joined...

It was a year ago that the volunteer board of the Prior Lake News Compass announced local news was being brought back to the community. Close to 100 residents showed up at Shepherd of the Lake Church to learn more about us. Most were not familiar with...

In the past decade, Bethany Tjornhom has seen the full spectrum of people in need, and on the flip side, the willingness of people who want no recognition for stepping forward to help. Tjornhom is the executive director of Families and Individuals...

For Bob and Cindy Boegeman, 2025 has been a busy year, due in large part to a wish that was fulfilled after waiting nearly a decade. The owner of the old car repair business located on Main Avenue finally agreed it was time to close up shop and sold...

Residents living along Northwood Road will face road construction delays next summer after the city begins a three-year project that includes upgrading street conditions, along with water and sanitary sewer systems, sidewalks and lighting. The Prior...

Three Rivers Park District will conduct scheduled deer hunts this fall with the intention of keeping deer herds in balance with local habitat. Archery deer hunts will take place in a number of parks overseen by the Park District, including Spring Lake...

A baseball game three years in the making happened Saturday, Sept. 6, on the new Gaby’s Grand Slam field at Thomas Ryan Memorial Park in Prior Lake. There, people with physical and cognitive disabilities and their buddies, families and friends gathered...

The Savage Police Department and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are jointly investigating the death of an infant following a medical incident that occurred on Monday, Sept. 22, at the Rocking Horse Ranch childcare facility. The Department...

Absentee and early voting will begin on Friday, Sept. 19, and will be available through Monday, Nov. 3. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Voters who live in the City of Prior Lake will have two issues on which to vote. One position is open on the Prior...

The Pleasant Street Art Walk will return to downtown Prior Lake for its seventh year on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Held along Pleasant Street, the free outdoor festival will feature over 70 regional artists and makers, live music...