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Protesters line up to show support of the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools resolution of equity and inclusion at the District Services Center on June 9, 2025. Robb Jeffries / PL News Compass

PLSAS board eliminates DEI resolution

Robb Jeffries
June 11, 2025

The Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools board chose to eliminate its resolution in support of equity and inclusion, removing the guiding document that directed the district and its board to commit to governing in a manner that prioritizes diversity, equity...

Scott County Deputy Pat McCabe with K-9 Olin. Courtesy photo / Scott County Sheriff's Department

Meet Scott County’s new K-9, Olin

Staff report
June 4, 2025

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office has a new K-9 team. Deputy Pat McCabe and his partner, K-9 Olin officially graduated on May 22 from the 16-week Saint Paul Police Department Canine Basic Handlers School. K-9 Olin, a one-year-old Belgian Malinois...

Bob Miller was supported by many family members during this year's Walk MS Twin Cities. Submitted photo / Bob Hosker

A positive outlook for advocate

Laurie Hartmann
May 28, 2025

Prior Lake resident Bob Miller has vivid recollections of one day back in 2004. It was the 25th wedding anniversary with his wife, Mary. On that day he received confirmation from his neurologist that he had multiple sclerosis. "It was scary," he recalls....

Prior Lake High School fine arts students pose during an athletic-style signing day. Twenty-six students celebrated their next steps to perform in the arts at the collegiate level. Courtesy photo / Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools

PLHS fine arts students hold signing day

Staff report
May 28, 2025

Signing days aren't just for the athletes any more. Prior Lake High School hosted its first Fine Arts Signing Day in the auditorium on May 14. The athletics-style ceremony celebrated 26 of PLHS's own that will be taking their passions to the collegiate...

The city's watering restrictions are now in place through September.

City watering restrictions in place for summer months

Staff report
May 27, 2025

Water restrictions and conservation measures have been posted by the city of Prior Lake that will be enforced until Oct. 1. All irrigation and non-essential use of municipal water services is restricted to odd/even days before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m....

Students in grades three through 12 participated in the annual survey.

Prior Lake to celebrate Class of 2025

Staff report
May 27, 2025

Nearly 770 seniors will receive a diploma on June 5 during Prior Lake High School's commencement ceremony being held at Dan Patch Stadium. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., and seating will be available on a first come, first served basis. The program...

Memorial Day 2025

Jill Kufrin and Laurie Hartmann
May 27, 2025

Hundreds showed up on a picture-perfect morning for Prior Lake's observance of Memorial Day. Local residents lined 160th Street on Monday for the parade that traveled between the two Prior Lake middle schools and Memorial Park. There, the hour-long...

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