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Raffa Lotito experienced Vikings tailgating in December with Jim, Lori and Katie Wencl. Submitted photo

International traveler

Laurie Hartmann
March 6, 2025

Travel and exploring new adventures is a goal of many as they reach adulthood. Such was the case for Raffaella Lotito who has called Prior Lake her home since August. Raffa, as she likes to be called, is part of Rotary International Youth Exchange...

Enjoy a moonlight hike and s'mores treat at Cleary Lake Park on March 14. Courtesy image / Three Rivers Park District

Hike by the light of the moon March 14 at Cleary Lake

Staff report
March 5, 2025

Join outdoor recreation instructors for a scenic hike by the light of the moon at Cleary Lake Park, followed by a treat. The hike is scheduled for Friday, March 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. After exploring nighttime sights and sounds, hikers will gather around...

A ribbon cutting celebrating the purchase of a building that will be home to Spot's Last Stop Canine Rescue was held last week. Submitted photo / Darcy Rose

Definitely pet friendly

Laurie Hartmann
February 26, 2025

A new business will have Prior Lake going to the dogs. Spot's Last Stop, a canine rescue center, will open in Prior Lake later this fall, fulfilling a longtime dream of Casey and Grant Adams. The couple submitted an application for funding more...

The Scott County Sheriff's Department assisted with the head-on crash that occurred in Cedar Lake Township.

Prior Lake resident killed in Credit River crash

Staff report
February 23, 2025

A two-vehicle crash on Presidents' Day in Credit River has been confirmed to be fatal. The Scott County Sheriff's Office said in a press release Tuesday, Feb. 18, that a crash the evening prior killed Kalai Terese Larson, 54, of Prior Lake. “We...

Jeffers Pond teacher threatens lawsuit for suspension

Jeffers Pond teacher threatens lawsuit for suspension

Robb Jeffries
February 19, 2025

A Jeffers Pond Elementary School teacher is threatening to sue the school district over her December suspension for a social media posting. Fourth-grade teacher Brooke Zahn was suspended for seven days without pay by the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools...

Taking the plunge

Laurie Hartmann
February 19, 2025

Saturday afternoon on Prior Lake was anything but typical. Those gathering around Sand Point Beach on the north end of the lake were treated to a parade of colorful costumes worn by many of the more than 1,100 "plungers" of all ages who voluntarily...

The Scott County Sheriff's Department assisted with the head-on crash that occurred in Cedar Lake Township.

A new future for emergency training?

Chris Mosley
February 13, 2025

An aging infrastructure at the county’s training facility has Prior Lake city leaders looking for a new home to train its emergency responders. The answer may come with a price tag of more than $34 million. During the city council’s Feb. 11 work...

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