Sandi Fleck was a self-described "stay-at-home mama" in 2002 when she received a call from Darcy Rose, President of the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce and owner of a small clothing embroidery shop that was operated out of her home.
Rose asked if Fleck...
Bob Bovee, a lifetime singer and string musician, will be the featured performer at Club Prior on Jan. 8 as part of the "Wednesday Night Live" music series organized by the City of Prior Lake and Scott County Library.
Bovee is a lifetime singer and...
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is building homes in Prior Lake and looking for volunteers to help finish indoor projects.
Construction has already begun at 4667 170th St SE, near the Ponds Athletic Complex in Prior Lake. Twelve townhouse units...
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office has openings for its annual Sheriff’s Community Academy, an interactive, seven-week series meant to give participants a working knowledge of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.
Academy objectives include enhancing...
Area residents wishing for a white Christmas enjoyed just that while temperatures hovered above freezing in the days that followed.
Mateo and Dahlia Marin successfully tested their skills on ice skates for the first time ever at Lakefront Park on Dec....
The City of Prior Lake Parks & Recreation Department will host a "New Year's Eve Bingo & Boogie" family event at Club Prior.
Ring in the New Year on Tuesday, Dec. 31 with fun planned for children of all ages, and is open to all family members....
Prior Lake residents had many opportunities to start celebrating the Christmas season long before the holiday arrives.
Here's a sampling of the many activities enjoyed throughout the month.
Photographers: Connie Carlson, Lois Kocon and Laurie Hartmann
Sheldon Bryant never sits still for very long, but in the past month served as a frequent Santa fill-in, putting on the red suit 14 times, adding cheer to a variety of local events.
He has become well-known throughout the community after moving...
We've listened to hundreds of local residents in recent months express how much they miss their local newspaper. For many, they had difficulty finding coverage on recent elections, community events, city and school meetings, high school activities, information...
Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church and Smoke Signals are partnering to provide a free monthly community meal for all area residents, especially those experiencing food insecurity. The meal will be served the last Thursday of each month from 5:15 to...
Labor agreements with police officers and sergeants in 2025 were approved by the Prior Lake City Council at the Dec. 10 meeting.
Key changes to the current police officer contract include:
Unscheduled officers who are called to work on New Years...
Local voters reelected Kirt Briggs for a third term as Prior Lake's mayor on Nov. 5, with Zach Braid returning for another four years on the Prior Lake City Council, having already served two terms. Newcomer Ethan Hellier will fill the council seat vacated...
