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Dan Edwards

PLSAS administrator leaving for superintendent role

Robb Jeffries
May 20, 2025

A top administrator for Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools will be leaving the district for a superintendent position. Dan Edwards, the executive director of academic services for PLSAS, will become the superintendent of the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted...

Prior Lake's Dallas Handevidt and Lukas Aidas rally in an early season doubles match this spring. Courtesy photo / PL Boys Tennis

District gets USTA grant to upgrade tennis courts

Robb Jeffries
May 7, 2025

The United States Tennis Association announced Monday, May 5, that the governing body and its affiliates have awarded Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools a grant of nearly $50,000. The funds, totaling $48,075, will be used to resurface the eight tennis...

The PLSAS District Services Center is located on Tower Street in Prior Lake.

Early budget says school district back on balance

Renee Winick
May 6, 2025

Editor's note: An earlier version of this article stated the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District is facing a budget deficit for 2025-26; however, that did not take into account all revenue sources. The budget is projected to be balanced for that school...

DEI front and center at school board meeting

DEI front and center at school board meeting

Renee Winick
April 17, 2025

The subject of diversity, equity and inclusion took center stage at the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools board meeting on Monday, April 14, with the district finding itself caught in a difficult position on the issue. During his superintendent’s report,...

PLSAS puts cost-saving measures into action

PLSAS puts cost-saving measures into action

Renee Winick
March 26, 2025

The school board of Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools continues to explore cost-cutting opportunities as the district’s budget continues to take shape. One key indicator of the district’s budget is kindergarten enrollment. At the March 24 school board...

PLSAS searching for early clues on budget forecast

PLSAS searching for early clues on budget forecast

Renee Winick
March 12, 2025

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools leaders are monitoring some key figures that help forecast the district's future budget. During the March 10 PLSAS school board meeting, Executive Director of Business Services Tammy Fredrickson discussed the next year’s...

Laker Hall of Fame nominations now open

Laker Hall of Fame nominations now open

Staff report
March 5, 2025

The Laker Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2025. The hall committee is accepting nominations for distinguished graduates and staff representing the areas of activities, athletics or as a distinguished individual with significant...

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