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GOP gubernatorial candidates to debate at Twin Oaks on Jan. 15

January 7, 2026

Republican candidates who are hoping to be Minnesota's next governor will be on stage at Twin Oaks Middle School on Jan.15. Sen. Bill Lieske will serve as moderator of the event being hosted by Scott County GOP. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The debate...

We’re hiring an editor, looking for volunteers

January 7, 2026

The Prior Lake News Compass has an opening for an experienced part-time editor for our growing digital platform devoted to delivering accurate local news and information about our community. This is a part-time paid position (20 hours/week) with the...

Fireworks lit up the sky during the City of Prior Lake's DecemBRRR Dazzle on Dec. 5.

DecemBRRR Dazzle did not disappoint

December 10, 2025

Hundreds of area families filled Lakefront Park for the second annual DecembRRR Dazzle held Dec. 5. The celebration was kicked off by Club Prior's Acoustic Strum Group that encouraged the crowd to sing holiday carols. Mayor Kirt Briggs welcomed participants...

The Prior Lake Fire Department had help from neighboring units to control the fire at the Al-Mahmood Foundation mosque and private school. (Photo provided by City of Prior Lake)

Overnight fire causes major damage to Prior Lake mosque, school

December 8, 2025

The building containing a mosque and private school located on Timber Trail in Prior Lake is assumed to be a total loss following a fire in the early morning of Dec. 8. Scott County dispatch received the call at at 2:22 a.m. from a neighbor who alerted...

A "rubbing" of his friend's name included on the wall of the Vietnam Memorial was a treasured memento brought back from a trip to Washington, D.C. by T.J. Mannion.

Honoring those who served

Laurie Hartmann
October 29, 2025

As a former commercial pilot, Prior Lake resident Tim “T.J." Mannion flew in and out of Washington, D.C., many times. On Oct. 6, he again headed to the nation's capital for a one-day trip of a lifetime. Mannion and his daughter, Leslie Hagen,...

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