Prior Lake News Compass

Prior Lake News Compass An online professional news source for Prior Lake, accessible anytime. To foster an informed, engaged, and connected community.

We are an all volunteer board, organized by Laurie Hartmann, former publisher of the PL American. 2024 Organizing Team members:

Laurie Hartmann
Larry Muelken
Lois Kocon
Susie Muelken
Connie Carlson
Lynne Silva-Breen

08/20/2026

An employee of a Prior Lake daycare center has been charged with six counts of gross misdemeanor involving malicious punishment of a child. Rachel Ann Lowe, 36, was employed by New Creations Child Care and Learning, 16757 Five Hawks Ave., and is alleged to have harmed six children who were being car...

08/17/2026

Prior Lake, MN – (August 17, 2026)

On Sunday, August 16, 2026, just before 10 p.m., an adult male with life-threatening internal injuries was located in the area of Stemmer Ridge and Belmont Avenue NW in the City of Prior Lake. The male was transported to a metro hospital where he remains in their care.

This incident is being investigated by the Prior Lake Police Department.

There is no known threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing.

08/15/2026

Prior Lake and Scott County residents joined other Minnesotans as the state recorded one of the highest voter turnouts ever in a primary election. Individual races and outcomes from Tuesday’s primary are included in the following, along with candidates who will be on the November ballot and two re...

08/06/2026

“Prior Lake Days” will take over the downtown area this weekend, with many events and activities planned by the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce. “Sip & Stroll,” a ticketed event hosted by Viking Liquor, will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7. Those who attend must be at least 21 ye...

07/30/2026

Prior Lake voters will have a longer list of candidates from which to choose when they go to the polls on Election Day, Nov. 3. The filing period for local offices closed on Tuesday, July 28. What follows is a list of candidates who have filed for specific elected positions that impact Prior Lake an...

07/28/2026

A spunky 17-year-old celebrating her birthday with friends at the Casa Loma Ballroom in St. Louis, Mo., had no idea how fate-filled that evening in 1955 would become after meeting one very handsome serviceman. As the young, newly-introduced couple danced to the tunes being performed by Bill Haley an...

07/18/2026

Prior Lake Rotary’s Lakefront Music Fest drew an estimated 30,000 music fans to the city during the past weekend. Fans of rock music came to see headliner Billy Idol in person, along with George Thorogood and The Destroyers and Jefferson Starship on Friday night. Featured artists for country night...

07/02/2026

A 23-year-old Vadnais Heights man is facing three gross misdemeanor charges after he reportedly showed a gun to two children who were running a lemonade stand at Lakefront Park on June 16. According to police reports, Cole Manning Wright approached the children shortly before 6 p.m. and attempted to...

06/19/2026

For the past 20 years, local resident Adam Hjerpe has cheered on his son, Steven, as he competed in a variety of different sports, from bowling and track, to bocce and golf. This weekend, he will join Steven and thousands of volunteers in welcoming 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches and 75,000 fans from....

06/11/2026

The month of June is a big one for Julius Cincikas. He will end his studies at Prior Lake High School and then travel to the west coast with a group of teenagers from throughout the world. On July 1, he will return to Minnesota, celebrate his 17th birthday, and a few days later, board...

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