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Members of the Prior Lake Sportsmen's Club gathered to build wood duck houses to donate in the area. Courtesy photo / PL Sportsmen's Club

Sportsmen’s Club builds homes for ducks

Staff report
April 21, 2025

Police log: April 1-7

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April 16, 2025
Quinn Anderson, Emerson Bauv and Addison Vidas participated in a "bunny yoga" class at the Prior Lake Library. Laurie Hartmann / PL News Compass

Working out with furry friends

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April 16, 2025
Courtesy image / Southern Valley Alliance

‘Hops & Hotdish’ fundraiser to benefit Southern Valley Alliance

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April 15, 2025
St. Michael Catholic Church's annual celebration of Aprilfest will be held on April 26.

St. Michael Church to hold Aprilfest on April 26

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April 15, 2025
A wide assortment of books will be sold during the April 26 book sale being hosted by Prior Lake Friends of the Library.

Book sale at library coming April 26

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April 10, 2025
Two archery classes are being held at Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake on Sunday, April 13. (Submitted photo)

Learn basics of archery at Cleary Lake Regional Park

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April 10, 2025
City crews will be flushing hydrants in Prior Lake for the next few weeks. (Submitted photo)

City water hydrants being flushed for next several weeks

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April 9, 2025

Police log: March 25-April 1

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April 8, 2025

Prior Lake in the Past: April 5-11

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April 8, 2025
Adalyn Shepard succumbed to leukemia shortly after she was diagnosed last year. (Submitted photo)

5K fundraiser for children’s leukemia to honor local girl

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April 5, 2025

Volunteers needed

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April 2, 2025
Prescribed burns will be conducted this spring on land owned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community. Submitted photo / SMSC

SMSC conducting prescribed burns in coming months

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April 2, 2025

Lions Club plans Easter Bunny Breakfast for April 13

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April 2, 2025
South Metro Chorale will join other musical groups in presenting "Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci" on April 12. (Submitted photo)

South Metro Chorale, Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra to perform April 12

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April 2, 2025

Czech Concertina Club to play in Prior Lake on April 9

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March 31, 2025
Alafair Burke will be the featured speaker at Prior Lake Library on Monday, March 31. (Submitted photo)

Author of psychological thriller novels at PL Library on March 31

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March 29, 2025

Police log: March 14-25

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March 25, 2025
Lakefront Park is one public amenity being studied by the city for future improvements.

New city website outlines parks, trails and facilities proposed plan for future

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March 24, 2025
The annual Fish Lake 5K Festival is planned for Sunday, May 4. Submitted photo

Fish Lake 5K Festival, run to benefit law enforcement fund

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March 21, 2025

Police log: March 11-13

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March 19, 2025
Youth soccer registration is now open for the spring/summer 2025 season. Submitted photo

Spring youth soccer registration now open

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March 19, 2025

Top honors for PLSAS administrator

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March 19, 2025

County seeks input on hazard mitigation plans for future

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March 19, 2025

Bunny yoga session scheduled at Club Prior on April 12

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March 19, 2025

Bean bag tourney to benefit The Sunshine Social Club

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March 16, 2025
Schools roundup: Community invited to student-led powwow at PLHS; scholarships available

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

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March 12, 2025

Prior Lake, Savage partner to host Arbor Day tree sale

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March 12, 2025

Police log: March 5-10

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March 11, 2025

The Wilds Golf Club changing ownership

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March 11, 2025

Police log: Feb. 26-March 4

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March 6, 2025
The 2024-25 Prior Lake Squirt A hockey team. Courtesy photo / Sports Star Photography

Youth hockey team makes program history in tournament run

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March 5, 2025
Laker Hall of Fame nominations now open

Laker Hall of Fame nominations now open

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March 5, 2025
Celebration for World Down Syndrome Day planned for March 21

Celebration for World Down Syndrome Day planned for March 21

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March 5, 2025
The Jolly Pops will be featured at Club Prior on March 22. Courtesy image / Club Prior

Jolly Pops to entertain all ages during March 22 performance

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March 5, 2025
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

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March 5, 2025
Cleary Lake site of winter wellness walk on March 12. Courtesy image / Three Rivers Park District

Go for a March wellness walk at Cleary Lake Park

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March 5, 2025

Police log: Feb. 19-25

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February 26, 2025
Members of the Shooting Stars team competing earlier this month were, from left to right, Kip Kruggel, Luke Gudmundson, Dominik Fortin, Elnur Yemar and Hunter DeLarosby. Not pictured is Alex Gouchenaur.

Local team building a future in robotics

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February 26, 2025
Lakefront Park will be site of star gazing program led by Mike Lynch on March 22.

Stargazing event coming to Lakefront Park

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February 26, 2025
A Scott County Sheriff's Office vehicle. Courtesy photo / Scott County Sheriff's Office

Prior Lake resident killed in Credit River crash

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February 23, 2025

Police log: Feb. 12-18

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February 20, 2025
Boyd Huppert

TV journalist Boyd Huppert will be guest speaker at March 4 Rotary meeting

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February 17, 2025
Scouts to host pancake breakfast on Feb. 23

Scouts to host pancake breakfast on Feb. 23

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February 12, 2025

First responders to be honored through VFW banner program

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February 11, 2025
Climb Theatre's performance of "The Gift Cat" will be seen by Five Hawks students on Feb. 21.

Schools roundup: Theater presentations at Five Hawks to focus on recycling

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February 10, 2025
Jennifer Lein, Prior Lake, (fourth from left), is pictured with other students from the University of Tennessee learning about marketing of Super Bowl festivities. Submitted photo / Univ. of Tennessee, Knoxville

PL grad learning to market the big game

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February 5, 2025

Full moon walk planned for Feb. 12 at Cleary Lake

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February 3, 2025

ATV breaks through lake ice on Saturday near Wagon Bridge

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February 3, 2025
Family Fun Day attendees will be learning how to make "Sugar on Snow," a special maple syrup treat.

Cleary Lake Park to host free Family Fun Day on Feb. 22

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January 29, 2025
Prior Lake's Reese Guggemos is one of three seniors on the 2024-25 cheer squad. She performs here at Santa's Cheer Shop, which was held at Prior Lake High School on Dec. 7, 2024. Submitted photo / Caty Mawing Photography

Laker roundup: Cheer squads prepping for nationals

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January 29, 2025

School finances to be discussed at Jan. 29 town hall meeting

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January 23, 2025

Chamber to host beer, bourbon, wine tasting event

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January 22, 2025

Children of all ages invited to Teddy Bear Picnic

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January 22, 2025
Cheryl Leitschuh (center) was thanked at the recent awards dinner for serving as the Chamber's Board Chairperson in 2024. Kathy Young (left), is now filling that role in the new year. Also pictured is Rebecca Scholz, Chamber President.

Prior Lake Chamber announces top picks for 2024 business honors

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January 22, 2025
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools board directors (from left) Mary Frantz, Charles Johnson and Jessica Mason take their oaths of office at the board's first meeting of the year on Jan. 13, 2025. Robb Jeffries / PL News Compass

Schools roundup: PLSAS swears in board members

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January 16, 2025

Hendrickson, Kallam local nominees for state leadership award

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January 15, 2025
Feb. 3-9 declared 'PL Restaurant Week'

Feb. 3-9 declared ‘PL Restaurant Week’

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January 15, 2025
Members of the Prior Lake boys basketball team huddle up during their game against Burnsville on Jan. 10, 2025, at Prior Lake High School. The Lakers beat the Blaze, 75-61. Submitted photo/Caty Mawing Photography

Lakers hoops sweep Burnsville

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January 11, 2025
The Prior Lake girls hockey team gathers to celebrate a win during the 2024-25 season. Courtesy photo/Caty Mawing Photography

Laker roundup: Girls hockey, wrestling suffer narrow defeats

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January 11, 2025
Auditions for "The Little Mermaid" will be held Jan. 27-28.

PL Players hosting auditions for ‘The Little Mermaid’

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January 8, 2025
Chamber to host awards dinner Jan. 15

Chamber to host awards dinner Jan. 15

Staff report
January 8, 2025
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority will offer expanded service within Prior Lake and Shakopee.

MVTA offering more direct services for Prior Lake, Shakopee residents

Staff report
January 7, 2025
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