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Smoke Signals volunteers recently served a spaghetti dinner as part of the Community Plate program.

Volunteers needed to help serve free monthly meal at Shepherd of Lake

PLNC Staff
December 19, 2024

Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church and Smoke Signals are partnering to provide a free monthly community meal for all area residents, especially those experiencing food insecurity. The meal will be served the last Thursday of each month from 5:15 to...

The City of Prior Lake finalized contract agreements with both the police officers and sergeants for 2025.

City, police personnel reach 2025 contract agreements

PLNC Staff
December 19, 2024

Labor agreements with police officers and sergeants in 2025 were approved by the Prior Lake City Council at the Dec. 10 meeting. Key changes to the current police officer contract include: Unscheduled officers who are called to work on New Years...

Council leaders elected in November share vision for coming year

Council leaders elected in November share vision for coming year

December 19, 2024

Local voters reelected Kirt Briggs for a third term as Prior Lake's mayor on Nov. 5, with Zach Braid returning for another four years on the Prior Lake City Council, having already served two terms. Newcomer Ethan Hellier will fill the council seat vacated...

City council meetings are held at Prior Lake City Hall, 4646 Dakota St..

City adopts budget, tax levy for 2025

PLNC Staff
December 19, 2024

The Prior Lake City Council gave final approval to the 2025 budget and property tax levy during its Dec. 10 meeting. Finance Director Cathy Erickson outlined major budget fund categories for the coming year which total $47,515,822. More than $22 million...

Day honoring long-time Prior Lake Chamber President declared by city

Day honoring long-time Prior Lake Chamber President declared by city

December 19, 2024

A prominent supporter of the Prior Lake business community will be retiring next week, but not before city officials declared Dec. 19 her official day. Prior Lake Chamber President Sandi Fleck will retire on Jan. 3 after serving as leader of the business...

Burkart recognized for 8 years of service on Prior Lake City Council

December 19, 2024

Prior Lake City Councilmember Kevin Burkart will be leaving his elected post at the end of the month. The two-term city councilmember was cited for accepting leadership positions on behalf of Prior Lake on a variety of organizations that focus on transportation...

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