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Lakeside Big Band will be the featured entertainment during the PL News Compass community event.

Ready for Year #2

October 15, 2025

It was a year ago that the volunteer board of the Prior Lake News Compass announced local news was being brought back to the community. Close to 100 residents showed up at Shepherd of the Lake Church to learn more about us. Most were not familiar with...

The FISH board of directors include, back row from left to right: Tom Christie, Sherriff Luke Hennen,  Commissioner Jon Ulrich and Adam Johnson; front row, left to right, Suzanne Arntson, Jane Wiley, Bailey Shanley, Terry Hassan and Jake Johnston. Not pictured: Commissioner Dave Beer and Sarah Gavert.

Fishing for people

Laurie Hartmann
October 15, 2025

In the past decade, Bethany Tjornhom has seen the full spectrum of people in need, and on the flip side, the willingness of people who want no recognition for stepping forward to help. Tjornhom is the executive director of Families and Individuals...

Cindy and Bob Boegeman recently opened downtown Prior Lake's newest bar and restaurant.

Garage door is open

Laurie Hartmann
October 8, 2025

For Bob and Cindy Boegeman, 2025 has been a busy year, due in large part to a wish that was fulfilled after waiting nearly a decade. The owner of the old car repair business located on Main Avenue finally agreed it was time to close up shop and sold...

Investigation continues in death of child at childcare center

October 1, 2025

The Savage Police Department issued an update on Sept. 25 regarding its investigation into the death of an infant that occurred at the Rocking Horse Ranch childcare facility on Sept. 22. Local officers attended the autopsy, but the press release stated...

This child was cheered on by family members while crossing home plate. (Photos by Maggie Stanwood)

A place for everyone

Maggie Stanwood
September 24, 2025

A baseball game three years in the making happened Saturday, Sept. 6, on the new Gaby’s Grand Slam field at Thomas Ryan Memorial Park in Prior Lake. There, people with physical and cognitive disabilities and their buddies, families and friends gathered...

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