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Some of the members of the Shepherd of the Lake choir were part of the "Reconcile" performance last weekend, and included, front row, left to right: Sheryl Larsen, Marilyn Breeschoten, Sadie Nelson, Reese Curnow Maurer and Marjean Hoeg; back row, Joan Lompart, Joe Kastner and Jerry Zappetillo. (Submitted photo / Shepherd of the Lake Church)

SOLC choir members to sing at Carnegie Hall this weekend

Staff report
June 11, 2025

Five members of the Shepherd of the Lake Church choir will be heading to New York City this week to perform at Carnegie Hall. Members of the Prior Lake church who will travel to New York include Marjean Hoeg, Marilyn Breeschoten, Sheryl Larsen and...

Prior Lake in the Past: June 8 – 14

Staff report
June 10, 2025

Editor's note: The weekly "Prior Lake in the Past" column contains summary excerpts of news items published in the Prior Lake American during the same week 60, 40 and 20 years ago. We hope our readers enjoy remembering those who are mentioned from years...

Prior Lake in the Past: June 1 – 7

Staff report
June 4, 2025

Editor's note: The weekly "Prior Lake in the Past" column contains summary excerpts of news items published in the Prior Lake American during the same week 60, 40 and 20 years ago. We hope our readers enjoy remembering those who are mentioned from years...

Bob Miller was supported by many family members during this year's Walk MS Twin Cities. Submitted photo / Bob Hosker

A positive outlook for advocate

Laurie Hartmann
May 28, 2025

Prior Lake resident Bob Miller has vivid recollections of one day back in 2004. It was the 25th wedding anniversary with his wife, Mary. On that day he received confirmation from his neurologist that he had multiple sclerosis. "It was scary," he recalls....

Prior Lake in the Past: May 25 – 31

Staff report
May 28, 2025

Editor's note: The weekly "Prior Lake in the Past" column contains summary excerpts of news items published in the Prior Lake American during the same week 60, 40 and 20 years ago. We hope our readers enjoy remembering those who are mentioned from years...

Prior Lake in the Past: May 18-24

May 20, 2025

Editor's note: The weekly "Prior Lake in the Past" column contains summary excerpts of news items published in the Prior Lake American during the same week 60, 40 and 20 years ago. We hope our readers enjoy remembering those who are mentioned from years...

Prior Lake resident Pat Klein (right) receives a blessing in 2015 from Bishop Robert Prevost, who was named Pope Leo XIV earlier this month. Submitted photo

Blessing from Pope Leo

Laurie Hartmann
May 15, 2025

Little did Prior Lake resident Pat Klein know nearly a decade ago that he was being blessed by the future leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. In 2015, Klein and several others affiliated with the "Friends of Chimbote" nonprofit organization that...

Prior Lake in the Past: May 11 – 17

Staff report
May 12, 2025

Editor's note: The weekly "Prior Lake in the Past" column contains summary excerpts of news items published in the Prior Lake American during the same week 60, 40 and 20 years ago. We hope our readers enjoy remembering those who are mentioned from years...

More than 200 people showed up for the "Miles of Strength" fundraiser supporting families of children fighting leukemia. (Submitted photo)

‘Miles of Strength’ fundraiser raises $4k for children’s leukemia

Staff report
May 7, 2025

The "Miles of Strength" 5K fundraiser held on April 26 raised more than $4,000 with 208 runners participating in the event. Funds were raised in honor of Adalyn Shepard, who passed away shortly after being diagnosed with leukemia last summer. The...

Prior Lake in the Past: May 4-10

Staff report
May 6, 2025

Editor's note: The weekly "Prior Lake in the Past" column contains summary excerpts of news items published in the Prior Lake American during the same week 60, 40 and 20 years ago. We hope our readers enjoy remembering those who are mentioned from years...

Prior Lake in the Past: April 27 – May 3

Staff report
April 29, 2025

Editor's note: The weekly "Prior Lake in the Past" column contains summary excerpts of news items published in the Prior Lake American during the same week 60, 40 and 20 years ago. We hope our readers enjoy remembering those who are mentioned from years...

Jim Skinner Sr., Kit Simpkins Cates, along with Mabel, Nell, Alice and William Simkins Sr., are pictured processing maple syrup south of Prior Lake in 1914. (Photograph from the archives of Kathy Dawson)

Prior Lake in the Past: April 19-26

April 23, 2025

Editor's note: In addition to our typical dive into the Prior Lake American's archives for this week's news from 60, 40 and 20 years ago, we introduce a new occasional column from longtime resident Kathy Dawson, an avid collector of Prior Lake's historical...

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