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Schools roundup: Community invited to student-led powwow at PLHS; scholarships available

Schools roundup: Community invited to student-led powwow at PLHS; scholarships available

Staff report
March 12, 2025

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...

Prior Lake, Savage partner to host Arbor Day tree sale

Staff report
March 12, 2025

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...

Police log: March 5-10

Staff report
March 11, 2025

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...

Colten Gunderson rises for a shot against Chanhassen in the section 2AAAA playoffs on March 5, 2025. Courtesy photo / Caty Mawing Photography

Laker roundup: Basketball teams battle in sections

Randy Geister and Robb Jeffries
March 6, 2025

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...

Raffa Lotito experienced Vikings tailgating in December with Jim, Lori and Katie Wencl. Submitted photo

International traveler

Laurie Hartmann
March 6, 2025

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...

Enjoy a moonlight hike and s'mores treat at Cleary Lake Park on March 14. Courtesy image / Three Rivers Park District

Hike by the light of the moon March 14 at Cleary Lake

Staff report
March 5, 2025

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...

Winter storm warning posted for Prior Lake, metro area

Staff reports
March 4, 2025

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...

The Prior Lake City Council recognized the 2024 police department support staff person of the year, Diana Schuetz (third from left), and officer of the year, Sgt. Jake Lannon (fourth from left) at the council's meeting on Feb. 26, 2025. Courtesy photo / City of Prior Lake

City honors current police work, plans for the future

Chris Mosley
February 27, 2025

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 music of Torres-Pena will be featured at the Prior Lake Library on March 12. Submitted photo

Torres-Pena to share music of Mexico during upcoming ‘Live’ series at library

February 26, 2025

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 ribbon cutting celebrating the purchase of a building that will be home to Spot's Last Stop Canine Rescue was held last week. Submitted photo / Darcy Rose

Definitely pet friendly

Laurie Hartmann
February 26, 2025

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...

The Scott County Sheriff's Department assisted in recovering a body from the Minnesota River in Savage on April 28. / Scott County Sheriff's Office

Prior Lake resident killed in Credit River crash

Staff report
February 23, 2025

A two-vehicle crash on Presidents' Day in Credit River has been confirmed to be fatal. The Scott County Sheriff's Office said in a press release Tuesday, Feb. 18, that a crash the evening prior killed Kalai Terese Larson, 54, of Prior Lake. “We...

From the editor: Early News Compass success due to community

From the editor: Early News Compass success due to community

Robb Jeffries
February 20, 2025

Since its inception, the Prior Lake News Compass has had the goal of filling the community’s news void by empowering its residents to cover its own happenings. We have had a very successful launch of our website and weekly newsletter (you can subscribe...

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