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ATV breaks through lake ice on Saturday near Wagon Bridge

Staff report
February 3, 2025

The Scott County Sheriff's Office is asking those driving any vehicle on Prior Lake near the Wagon Bridge on Eagle Creek Avenue to use extra caution due to thin ice. Public safety officials were called to that area on Saturday when a large side-by-side...

Fire department adjusting to increased calls

Chris Mosley
January 30, 2025

Public safety leaders in Prior Lake provided an update on operations to the city council Tuesday, Jan. 28. The fire department became the primary medical response department midway through 2024 and as a result, call responses have spiked. The department...

Family Fun Day attendees will be learning how to make "Sugar on Snow," a special maple syrup treat.

Cleary Lake Park to host free Family Fun Day on Feb. 22

Staff Report
January 29, 2025

Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake will host a free Family Fun Day on Saturday, Feb. 22. The main event scheduled will include attendees joining a staff interpreter in learning how to make "Sugar on Snow," an old-fashioned treat made from maple...

Fundraiser planned for Southern Valley Alliance on Feb. 16

January 29, 2025

A purse bingo fundraiser for Southern Valley Alliance will be held Feb. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Badger Hill Brewing, 2805 Winners Circle Dr., Shakopee. Multiple rounds of bingo with prizes are planned. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. All...

Cheryl Leitschuh (center) was thanked at the recent awards dinner for serving as the Chamber's Board Chairperson in 2024. Kathy Young (left), is now filling that role in the new year. Also pictured is Rebecca Scholz, Chamber President.

Prior Lake Chamber announces top picks for 2024 business honors

Staff report
January 22, 2025

The Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce named its top business and business person for 2024 at its annual dinner banquet held Jan. 15 at The Wilds Golf Club. Brad Hanson, owner of Profinishers Auto Body, was named "Business Person of the Year," while Justina's...

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools board directors (from left) Mary Frantz, Charles Johnson and Jessica Mason take their oaths of office at the board's first meeting of the year on Jan. 13, 2025. Robb Jeffries / PL News Compass

Schools roundup: PLSAS swears in board members

Staff report
January 16, 2025

The Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools board started the new year off by swearing in its recently elected directors and naming its officers. Charles Johnson and Jessica Mason are the board's newest directors, while voters in the district also reelected...

Long-planned development gets initial green light from city

Chris Mosley
January 15, 2025

After nearly five years of planning and negotiation, a new subdivision cleared a key hurdle Tuesday night, Jan. 14. The Residences at Crest Woods, a 68-lot development near the intersection of County Road 42 and Crest Avenue Southeast, began as a proposed...

Lakeside Big Band wlll play at the Prior Lake VFW as part of the event honoring Police Officer Matt Ruge.

Jazzed up about bygone music era

Laurie Hartmann
January 15, 2025

Ron Siven's lifelong passion has been music. In 2023, he decided it may be the perfect time to become the leader of his own band. The Prior Lake resident, his wife and son were all members of the Prior Lake Windjammers community band that delighted...

Portrait of Prior Lake News Compass editor Robb Jeffries

PLNC names new editor

Laurie Hartmann
January 15, 2025

Robb Jeffries is no stranger to Prior Lake. He was the editor of the Prior Lake American and other newspapers published by Southwest News Media several years ago and will fill the same role with Prior Lake News Compass. "I was pleased to have the opportunity...

Rebecca Scholz now serves as President of the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce.

New Chamber director no stranger to serving needs of local business community

Laurie Hartmann
January 9, 2025

Rebecca Scholz knew she had big shoes to fill if chosen for the role held by Sandi Fleck, who led the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce as its president for the past 22 years. She officially took over that position this month, having served as the Director...

Auditions for "The Little Mermaid" will be held Jan. 27-28.

PL Players hosting auditions for ‘The Little Mermaid’

Staff report
January 8, 2025

The Prior Lake Players will be hosting auditions for its spring show, "The Little Mermaid," on Jan. 27-28, beginning at 6 p.m. Those who wish to be considered for a part should prepare a 16-bar (30 to 60 seconds) cut of a favorite Disney song, along...

Chamber to host awards dinner Jan. 15

Chamber to host awards dinner Jan. 15

Staff report
January 8, 2025

The Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce will host its annual awards dinner honoring local businesses and owners on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at The Wilds Golf Club. Registration and networking opportunities will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 5:45...

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