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Prior Lake resident Eric Pratt is running for the 2nd congressional district seat.

Pratt launches campaign for 2nd congressional district seat

July 30, 2025

Eric Pratt, state senator serving Prior Lake and several surrounding communities and townships, announced last week he will seek the Republican nomination for Congress in Minnesota's second district. Pratt is currently serving his fourth term in the...

Driver of ATV killed in New Market Township accident

Driver of ATV killed in New Market Township accident

July 29, 2025

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch received a report of an injury crash on County Road 46 (Pillsbury Ave) near 275th Street East in New Market Township at approximately 9:54 p.m. on Monday, July 28. The preliminary investigation indicated...

The Scott County Sheriff's Department is seeking volunteers to help when major emergencies arise.

Sheriff’s Office looking for volunteers to help during major emergencies

July 23, 2025

The Scott County Sheriff's Office is seeking volunteers for the Emergency Management Volunteer Program (EMVP). Emergency management volunteers are called upon when disasters occur within Scott County. Examples would include helping with shelter operations,...

Members of the Prior Lake High School Choir joined Foreigner's Kelly Hansen on stage to perform "I Want to Know What Love Is."

#16 is a wrap!

Staff report
July 16, 2025

Prior Lake Rotary's Lakefront Music Fest did not disappoint the more than 28,000 who attended the two-day music festival held at Lakefront Park. It was the organization's 16th year of hosting the event. Friday, July 11, was designated as rock night,...

Prior Lake man dies in Highway 13 motorcycle crash

Staff report
July 16, 2025

A 54-year-old Prior Lake man was killed on Thursday, July 10, after colliding with another vehicle near the intersection of Highway 13 and McColl Drive in Savage. David Sampson was southbound on Highway 13 shortly before 2 p.m. when his motorcycle...

PLAY Miracle League field will be ready for players later this fall. (Photo by Maggie Stanwood)

Celebrating abilities, inclusion

Maggie Stanwood
July 16, 2025

Sports can bring people together, but in conventional leagues, there are often participation barriers for people with physical or cognitive disabilities. The Miracle League, a national nonprofit which gives children and adults the opportunity to play...

The U17 members of the Prior Lake Soccer Club ended the 2025 season as national champions of the National Premier League.

National champions

Staff report
July 16, 2025

The U17 Girls team with the Prior Lake Soccer Club competed in the National Premier League (NPL) held in Denver from July 7-11 and came back to Prior Lake as champions. The team finished the season in first place in the NPL Super League with...

Affidavits of candidacy must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Aug. 12.

PLSAS to hold special election

July 16, 2025

Persons living in the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District who are interested in serving on the board can file an affidavit of candidacy beginning July 29. A special election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4. One person will be elected to fill the...

SMSC Chairman Cole Miller exchanges his community's flag with Dave Beer, chair of the Scott County Board.

Flag exchange ceremony affirms shared commitment between SMSC, county

July 9, 2025

Leaders from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC), Scott County, and the state of Minnesota gathered at the Scott County Government Center recently to exchange flags in a ceremony celebrating mutual respect, cultural recognition, and unity. The...

Construction crews fed the liner down a manhole and into the existing pipe during the maintenance project that was completed in mid-May. (Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District)

PLSL Watershed District completes repairs on outlet channel pipelining

Staff report
July 9, 2025

The Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District recently completed a major maintenance project on the Prior Lake Outlet Channel. The pipelining project may not look like much from the outside, but it has doubled the lifespan of the only outlet for Prior...

Addy Shepard 's mother said her daughter brought joy wherever she went.

Remembering Addy

Laurie Hartmann
July 2, 2025

Dave and Angie Shepard, along with their son, Jaxson, have known this week would be exceptionally difficult. On July 1, it was a year ago that their daughter and twin to Jaxson lost her short battle with leukemia. Addy, their spunky nine-year-old,...

On the November ballot

Staff report
July 2, 2025

The Prior Lake City Council unanimously approved during its June 24 meeting a plan to present voters with a $60 million bond referendum. If passed, the proposal will help fund improvements across the city's park and trail system, including enhanced lakefront...

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