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City crews will be flushing hydrants in Prior Lake for the next few weeks. (Submitted photo)

City water hydrants being flushed for next several weeks

Staff report
April 9, 2025

The City of Prior Lake Public Works Department will be flushing water hydrants for the next few weeks and residents may experience discolored water, pressure changes or increased chlorine odor when crews are working in nearby neighborhoods. Staff members...

Volunteers needed

Staff report
April 2, 2025

The Prior Lake News Compass will host a community update meeting on Tuesday, April 15, which will include information on volunteer opportunities to help produce our digital newspaper and weekly newsletter. The meeting will be held from 7 to 8 p.m....

Prescribed burns will be conducted this spring on land owned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. Submitted photo / SMSC

SMSC conducting prescribed burns in coming months

Staff report
April 2, 2025

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is planning prescribed burns this spring in several locations on SMSC lands listed below. The SMSC conducts prescribed burns on SMSC lands and, upon request and through mutual aid agreements, in neighboring jurisdictions...

Prior Lake City Hall after a spring 2025 snow storm. Jill Kufrin / PL News Compass

Council condemns zoning law changes proposed in St. Paul

Chris Mosley
April 2, 2025

The Prior Lake City Council offered a strong rebuke last week of a push in St. Paul to overhaul the state’s zoning laws. Several bills have been introduced in the state legislature that would restrict an individual city’s ability to manage its...

Prior Lake in the Past: March 29-April 4

Kathy Dawson
April 2, 2025

Editor's note: In addition to our typical dive into the Prior Lake American's archives for this week's news from 60, 40 and 20 years ago, we introduce a new occasional column from longtime resident Kathy Dawson, an avid collector of Prior Lake's historical...

The Color Guard opened the Wayawa Wacipi on March 22. Courtesy photo / Mary Haugen

Student-led Wacipi draws hundreds to Prior Lake High School

Laurie Hartmann
March 26, 2025

Prior Lake High School was the site of the first-ever student-led powwow on Saturday, March 22. Tribal members from Native American communities throughout the Midwest gathered for the event open to the public and celebrated with drum contests, dancing,...

Mayor Kirt Briggs and City Manager Jason Wedel outlined major projects from 2024 and what's to come this year. Laurie Hartmann / PL News Compass

City recaps major 2024 projects, what’s in store for this year

Laurie Hartmann
March 26, 2025

Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce members learned at its monthly luncheon held March 19 about major projects that have commanded the city's focus in the past year, along with what is planned in the near future. Mayor Kirt Briggs and City Manager Jason...

Lakefront Park is one public amenity being studied by the city for future improvements.

New city website outlines parks, trails and facilities proposed plan for future

Staff report
March 24, 2025

The City of Prior Lake has launched a new website to provide residents with information and updates on the city's plans to improve its parks, trails, recreational facilities and equipment for the next 20-plus years. Most of the city's parks require...

Junior Optimist Rachel Thibault (center) and advisor Dan Steger deliver 500 collected books to Catholic Charities. Submitted photo

Mission: Book Drive accomplished

Laurie Hartmann
March 20, 2025

Rachel Thibault set her sights last summer on collecting at least 500 books that could be donated to local nonprofit organizations. She is a member of Prior Lake Junior Optimists, who along with other local students, attended the international organization's...

Prior Lake City Hall after a spring 2025 snow storm. Jill Kufrin / PL News Compass

Council, neighborhood exploring lake access expansion

Chris Mosley
March 19, 2025

Some residents along Upper Prior Lake have enjoyed lake access through a city-owned property, but expanding demand has them looking to the city to formalize the arrangement. The Prior Lake city council hosted members of the community at its March 11...

Spring season preview: Boys lacrosse

Robb Jeffries
March 19, 2025

Before the spring sports calendar is in full swing, the News Compass is checking in with the coaches of Prior Lake varsity sports to get a preview of the competition ahead. Coach responses are lightly edited for clarity. Below is a look at the boys lacrosse...

Spring season preview: Girls golf

Robb Jeffries
March 19, 2025

Before the spring sports calendar is in full swing, the News Compass is checking in with the coaches of Prior Lake varsity sports to get a preview of the competition ahead. Coach responses are lightly edited for clarity. Below is a look at the girls golf...

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