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A pickup truck hit open water in Candy Cove on Feb. 2. Area residents pitched in to help the driver and his children. Submitted photo / Jeff Hanson

Candy Cove neighbors, fishermen band together to keep truck from sinking

Laurie Hartmann | February 6, 2025

Former Prior Lake resident Jeff Hanson ventured out to Prior Lake on Sunday, hoping to spend the afternoon ice fishing. He lived on the shores of Candy Cove until recently moving. He is well aware of how quickly ice conditions in the bay can change, particularly...

Scott County Sheriff’s Department, Crime Stoppers join forces

January 2, 2025

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office recently renewed its partnership with Crime Stoppers of Minnesota, a tip line that allows people to anonymously provide crime information to law enforcement. Crime Stoppers of Minnesota provides a safe place for...

The agreement between the city and SMSC allows for mutual aid for fire and police emergencies.

City, SMSC approve mutual aid agreement for three-year term

PLNC staff | December 23, 2024

The City of Prior Lake and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community renewed its longstanding intergovernmental aid agreement at the Dec. 10 council meeting. The city and SMSC have had similar agreements in place since the early 1990s, according 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...

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