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 tennis...
Area resident Manny Perez is no stranger to the restaurant business and will soon expand into downtown Prior Lake.
In the spring of 2026, he will be opening the doors to Chula's, a Mexican-Latin restaurant that is to be built on Colorado Street. Perez...
The Native American Student Coalition at Prior Lake High School will host a powwow on Saturday, March 22 from 1 to 6 p.m.
The Wayawa Wacipi is a first for the student-led group and will feature Native American drum presentations, dancing, singing and...
The City of Savage will again host the annual Arbor Day tree sale in partnership with the cities of Prior Lake and Credit River, along with Spring Lake Township.
A maximum of five trees per household can be ordered through this link: https://www.savagemn.gov/parks-recreation/arbor-day-tree-sale
Residents...
This report is based on information submitted by the Prior Lake Police Department for responses between March 5-10. All calls for service may not be included; all subjects arrested and named are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
March...
Both Prior Lake varsity basketball teams took to the court in section 2AAAA postseason play, and one team's dream of making the state tournament field remains alive.
The No. 2-seeded Prior Lake boys team hosted No. 7 Chanhassen on Wed., March 5 in...
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...
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...
The National Weather Service has posted a winter storm warning for the Twin Cities area, including Prior Lake, starting Tuesday, March 4, and continuing into Wednesday.
Rain is expected to turn to snow across southern Minnesota and all of the metro...
A detailed study of Prior Lake’s police department shows a need for increased staffing for both sworn officers and support staff.
At the city council’s work session on Tuesday, Feb. 25, members of the council and Police Chief Liam Duggan were presented...
The Torres-Pena musical group will share the traditional music of Mexico as part of the "Wednesday Night Live" series that continues on March 12.
Pedro Torres and Donna Peña play traditional music of Mexico. Torres is from Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas,...
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...
