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

Luke Watkins rushed for 232 yards and two touchdowns on 45 carries as Prior Lake scored 24 unanswered points to defeat L...
10/15/2026

Luke Watkins rushed for 232 yards and two touchdowns on 45 carries as Prior Lake scored 24 unanswered points to defeat Lakeville North 24-7 for its first win of the season. The Lakers now turn their attention to an undefeated Shakopee team Friday night.

Luke Watkins rushed for 232 yards and two touchdowns on 45 carries as Prior Lake scored 24 unanswered points to defeat Lakeville North 24-7 for its first win of the season. The Lakers now turn their attention to an undefeated Shakopee team Friday night. Game Recap: Lakeville North Lakeville North ma...

Three lots acquired by the City of Prior Lake for nonpayment of taxes were approved to be sold with proceeds used for fu...
10/14/2026

Three lots acquired by the City of Prior Lake for nonpayment of taxes were approved to be sold with proceeds used for future park improvements.

Three lots acquired by the City of Prior Lake for nonpayment of taxes were approved to be sold with proceeds used for future park improvements. The action by the Prior Lake City Council on Sept. 22 followed earlier discussions that have evolved since voters turned down the proposed $60 million parks...

Four games in seven days, three played in the rain and two against top-10 opponents made for a demanding stretch for the...
10/13/2026

Four games in seven days, three played in the rain and two against top-10 opponents made for a demanding stretch for the Prior Lake girls soccer team.

Four games in seven days, three played in the rain and two against top-10 opponents made for a demanding week for the Prior Lake girls soccer team. The Lakers battled undefeated and No. 2-ranked Lakeville North to a 1-1 tie, dropped close games to Eastview and Mounds View, and finished the stretch T...

The Prior Lake High School Choir program will kick off their 2026-27 concert season with a performance of “Requiem” by G...
10/12/2026

The Prior Lake High School Choir program will kick off their 2026-27 concert season with a performance of “Requiem” by Gabriel Fauré at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church on Monday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m.

The Prior Lake High School Choir program will kick off their 2026-27 concert season with a performance of “Requiem” by Gabriel Fauré at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church on Monday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. This eleventh anniversary of the “Masterwork Concert” promises to be another special per...

A 39-year-old Prior Lake man is facing a felony weapons charge after police reported he intentionally discharged a fi***...
10/11/2026

A 39-year-old Prior Lake man is facing a felony weapons charge after police reported he intentionally discharged a fi***rm under circumstances that endangered the safety of another on Sunday, Oct. 4.

A 39-year-old Prior Lake man is facing a felony weapons charge after police reported he intentionally discharged a fi***rm under circumstances that endangered the safety of another on Sunday, Oct. 4. According to district court records, Prior Lake police officers patrolling near Five Hawks Elementar...

The Prior Lake girls’ tennis team took to the courts in a series of matches against Minnetonka, Rosemount, Lakeville Nor...
10/10/2026

The Prior Lake girls’ tennis team took to the courts in a series of matches against Minnetonka, Rosemount, Lakeville North and Wayzata.

The Prior Lake girls’ tennis team took to the courts in a series of matches over the last week against Minnetonka, Rosemount, Lakeville North and Wayzata. The No. 7-ranked Lakers began by taking on section foe and No. 4-ranked Minnetonka Skippers with the Skippers earning a 5-2 victory. Minnetonka...

Under a steady rain following a course lined with umbrellas, the Prior Lake boys cross country team continued their stro...
10/09/2026

Under a steady rain following a course lined with umbrellas, the Prior Lake boys cross country team continued their strong second-half momentum at the Cowbell Classic on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Under a steady rain following a course lined with umbrellas, the Prior Lake boys cross country team continued their strong second-half momentum at the Cowbell Classic on Thursday, Sept. 24. The evening start time in Farmington featured a massive field of 30 teams and hundreds of runners across all d...

Residents of the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District are invited to a community information session about the referen...
10/08/2026

Residents of the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District are invited to a community information session about the referendum questions that will be included on the Nov. 3 election ballot.

Residents of the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District are invited to a community information session about the referendum questions that will be included on the Nov. 3 election ballot. The meeting is projected to last one hour and will be held at the District Services Center on Thursday, Oct. 8, f...

In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, the Prior Lake Fire Department will host an open house from 5:30 to 8 p...
10/07/2026

In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, the Prior Lake Fire Department will host an open house from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Oct. 8, at Fire Station #1 located at 16776 Fish Point Rd., Prior Lake.

In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, the Prior Lake Fire Department will host an open house from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Oct. 8, at Fire Station #1 located at 16776 Fish Point Rd., Prior Lake. Attendees will have the opportunity to view fire trucks and the equipment used by fire fighters. Local....

Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar announced on Sept. 29 that a grand jury formally indicted Mohamed Abdirizak Rage on th...
10/06/2026

Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar announced on Sept. 29 that a grand jury formally indicted Mohamed Abdirizak Rage on the charge of first-degree premeditated murder in the May 27, 2026 killing of Khalid Abdi.

Scott County Attorney Ron Hocevar announced on Sept. 29 that a grand jury formally indicted Mohamed Abdirizak Rage on the charge of first-degree premeditated murder in the May 27, 2026 killing of Khalid Abdi. On May 27, officers from the Shakopee Police Department were dispatched to the site after a...

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