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Smith files as candidate for PLSAS board

September 17, 2025

Dustin Smith has announced his candidacy for the Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board. Smith said he believes this is a pivotal time for the local schools. With his children starting kindergarten in the district, he says he feels a personal responsibility...

PLHS volleyball team to host fundraiser for 2025 graduate

September 13, 2025

The Prior Lake High School girls' volleyball team will host its second annual "Helping Our Community" event on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 4 to 8 p.m. This year's honoree is Brooklynne Thorson, a PLHS gymnast who competed at the state level. She is...

The Scott County Sheriff's Office is located at 301 Fuller St. So. in Shakopee.

Scott County participating in law enforcement scholarship program

September 10, 2025

The Scott County Sheriff's Office, along with the Minnesota Sheriffs' Association, is participating in the 2025 Law Enforcement Scholarship Program that will award up to 18 scholarships in December, each totaling $2,000. The scholarships are made possible...

Laker Hall of Fame to honor eight new inductees Sept. 19-20

September 10, 2025

The Laker Hall of Fame Class of 2025 will be honored on Sept. 19-20. The annual tradition provides recognition for deserving graduates and staff of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools for their accomplishments while a student in the district and as an adult....

Youngsters attending the Back-to-School Celebration held Aug. 18 enjoyed many tasty treat options.

It’s time to get back on the bus

August 27, 2025

The summer months have flown by and most children in the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District will return to the classroom sometime next week. For the second year in a row, staff, students and parents were invited to the Back-to-School Celebration...

PLHS German students visited Linderhof, one of the palaces built by King Ludwig in southern Germany in the late 1800s.

European adventures

Renee Winick
August 20, 2025

Prior Lake High School German teachers Mary Dooley and Lisa Becker shared photos and highlights from the German Club’s recent 12-day trip to Germany, Switzerland, France and surrounding regions. The presentation occurred during the “Laker Pride”...

Filings for seat on PLSAS board close on Aug. 12

August 11, 2025

Filings will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, for those who wish to fill the Prior Lake-Savage School Board seat in 2026. A special election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4. One person will be elected to fill the vacancy in the term expiring Jan....

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