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What’s new in PL

From casino expansion to commercial developments, the landscape is changing.

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Where to have fun

From the casino to a popular music festival, PL has no shortage of excitement.

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From pizza crust to golf carts, Prior Lake gets it made.

LEISURE

24 on the cover Cover Photo by Carlo Holmberg Lakefront Park is a serene escape in Prior Lake.

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Where to unwind

From beaches to park reserves, there are plenty of relaxation destinations.

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2018 - 2019 Discover Guide Publisher: Laurie Hartmann \ Regional Editor: Deena Winter Editorial Content: Maggie Stanwood Cover Design: Carrie Rood, Mike Gears, Rachel Larivee \ Editorial Design: Rachel Johnston Special thanks to the city of Prior Lake, Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce, CAP Agency, Scott County and School District 719 for their contributions. Every effort has been made to provide an accurate directory, but if errors have occurred please let us know about them.

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SNAPSHOT POPULATION

HOUSING

9,093

2015

2016

2017

25,282

25,863

26,401

Housing units, 2010

81.6%

Home ownership rate, 2012 - 2016

85.8%

Living in same house 1 year or more

2.74

Persons per household

$286,100

Median value of owneroccupied homes, 2012 - 2016

15.1%

= 2,000

increase from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2017

$101,128

Median household income, 2012 - 2016

Foreign born Between 2012 and 2016

96.4%

Mean travel time to work

45.5%

Bachelor’s Degree or higher, 25+

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18 years and under

28.6%

Between 19 and 64 years 60.3% 65 years and older

11.1%

2017

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher, 25+

7.8%

POPULATION BREAKDOWN

$42,725

Per capita income in past 12 months, 2016 dollars

5 years and under

workers age 16+ 2012 - 2016

White

90%

Asian

3.9%

Two or more races

3%

Hispanic or Latino American Indian and Alaska Native

1.9% 1.5%

Black or African American 1.1%

VETERANS

1,479 2012 - 2016

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WELCOME

Prior Lake THE CITY ON THE LAKE

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r ior L a ke pl ac e s you in the heart of the southwest metro, only 30 minutes away from ever ything the Twin Cities have to offer — but with plenty of hidden gems of its own.

Once a rural town of 400, the city has grown into a destination in its own right, now

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with more than 25,000 people that call it home. In the land of 10,000 lakes, Prior Lake boasts two of its own, Spring Lake and Prior Lake, offering up a plethora of activities for every season.

Even in the dead of winter, Prior Lake residents and visitors head to the lake for prime ice fishing and snowmobiling.

When the weather warms up, people head out in the boats to enjoy the sun and gentle waves of Upper and Lower Prior Lake.

The city’s downtown also offers a number of attractions in the form of restaurants, boutique shops, bakeries, bars and breweries, which lends to the “small-town feel” that residents value.

Prior Lake is far from being a bedroom community. Each year, the city and various organizations draw visitors in droves for events like Lakefront Days, Lakefront Music Fest, a farmer’s market, Ladies Night Out, concerts in the park and more. The inaugural Polar Palooza, a winter city festival, was held for the first time in

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PHOTOS BY MAGGIE STANWOOD OOD

Left — Sunlight filters through trees at Lakefront Park in Prior Lake in the fall. Above — Ice houses on Upper Prior Lake during a winter event. Ice fishing is a popular pastime in Prior Lake. Right — A young astronaut boldly approaches a police car during the Candy Crawl in downtown Prior Lake on Halloween 2017.

2018 and offered plenty of winter fun for locals and nearby residents.

The town has truly blossomed into its own motto — a place to live, work and play for a lifetime.

This guide is a compilation of important information — services, names, telephone numbers and email addresses.

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for omissions or for changes that occur after public ation. Please notify us of information that needs to be updated so it can be kept current throughout the year.

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WHAT’SS NEW WHAT

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Mystic Lake Casino Hotel staff unveiled the hotel and event center expansion on Jan. 4. The expansion is called “Mystic Lake Center.”

WHAT’S NEW IN PRIOR LAKE

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ike most of the Twin Cities suburbs, Prior Lake is growing at a rapid rate. With population growth comes a lot of other types of growth, including residential and commercial.

Though Prior Lake is still known for it’s small-town feel, it’s not so small anymore.

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS In August 2017, an apartment building for adults ages 55 and up opened. The building is four stories tall, with 168 living units as well as a community area including a kitchen, a craft room, a salon, a fitness area, a theater and an underground, heated parking area.

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Trillium Cove, a residential development south of County Road 42 and north of Lower Prior Lake, had the first phase of the plan built in 2018, consisting of 207 low-density singlefamily homes.

The first phase of Summit Preserve is also taking place in 2018, consisting of 189 lowdensity residential lots. The development is south of County Road 42 and east of County Road 18.

Construction began on Haven Ridge in late 2017. The plan puts 76 detached villas and 57 family homes north of County Road 42 and east of County Road 18.

Pike Lake Marsh is a workforce housing development

north of County Road 42 and west of Pike Lake Trail, consisting of 68 units. The complex will be three stories tall, with 15 one-bedroom apartments, 33 two-bedroom apartments and 20 three-bedroom apartments.

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS The expansion of Mystic Lake Casino and hotel opened in early 2018, with a grand opening on Jan. 4. About 180 rooms were added to the hotel side, including 18 suites, bringing the total number of the rooms at the hotel to 766. A 70,000-square-foot event center was also added, with three large ballrooms, meetings rooms and an execu-

tive conference room.

An upscale American eatery is scheduled to open in downtown Prior Lake this fall. Also added to downtown was an exercise business with a grand opening in November 2017.

A new brewery in downtown Prior Lake also opened in the spring. The owners remodeled an existing downtown building, gutting the walls down to sheetrock and turned it into a boathouse.

A tea shop also opened in downtown Prior Lake. The owner had sold the tea exclusively online and in farmer’s markets but the Prior Lake location is the first brick-and-mortar store. The grand opening was in February.

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Above — The new Mystic Lake Center.

Left — The Grainwood opened its doors on Aug. 14, on a cloudy afternoon.

Construction of a 75,000-square-foot addition a bakery business began in fall 2017. The facility is off of Eagle Creek Avenue. A 58,000 squarefoot facility for Versatile Vehicle was also finished in 2017.

ROADWORK The next few years will be

very busy for road construction in Prior Lake. Improvements will be done to County Highway 42, Trunk Highway 13, Duluth Avenue, Village Lake Drive, Franklin Trail, Woodside Road and Huron Street in 2018. In 2019, construction will be done on Highway 13, County Highway 21 and Arcadia Avenue.

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Summer Festivals Prior Lake Lakefront Music Fest

Prior Lake

July Lakefront Park Lakefront Days August Lakefront Park

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Savage Dan Patch Days June Community Park Music in the Park June-August Community Park

Ian Leonard jumped in the icy water three times at the Prior Lake Polar Plunge in 2015.

Prior Lake Polar Plunge February Members of law enforcement departments, including the Prior Lake Police Department, and residents from around the area jump into frigid Minnesota winter waters during the Prior Lake Polar Plunge to benefit athletes of Special Olympics Minnesota. People often wear costumes in celebration of the event.

Spring-A-Ding May

Jordan St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Fall Festival September

This annual spring event hosted by the city of Prior Lake is designed for free family fun at Lakefront Park.

Attractions include a petting zoo, inflatables, live entertainment, face paint, sand art and more. The event is put on by the recreation department.

Church Parking Lot Heimatfest September Downtown Jordan and Lagoon Park

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Parkgoers attend Lakefront Music Fest in 2017.

staple for Prior Lake. Put on by the Prior Lake Rotary, the event features a number of performances from artists in the heart of Lakefront Park. The festival usually has a rock night and a country night, as well as a variety of different food and drink vendors.

hosts a BBQ that benefits the volunteer firefighters. In 2018, the BBQ will be Sept. 9 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Prior Lake VFW. Tickets are available at the door for $14 or $7 for children under the age of 12. For more information, call Fire Chief Rick Steinhaus at 952-440-3473.

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Fall Frenzy

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October

If you’re looking to celebrate America’s birthday, Prior Lake is the place to be. The Prior Lake Association hosts an annual boat parade, beginning at Charlie’s on Prior at Upper Prior Lake, followed by a fireworks display on Lower Prior Lake around 10 p.m. For amazing views for this display, head west or north of Lakefront Park. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community also has an annual, free fireworks display at the Wacipi (Pow Wow) Grounds in Shakopee at 3212 Dakotah Pkwy.

The city of Prior Lake Recreation Department hosts this fall event every year in October. In 2018, it will be Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon at Lakefront Park. In previous years, this event was called the “Autumn Gathering.” The event is free. For more information, call the department at 952-447-9820.

Lakefront Days August Lakefront Days is a family-friendly celebration of Prior Lake. Each day is chock-full of activities and carnival rides including a business expo and wine tasting, inflatables, vendors, food, games, an Enchanted Fancy Friday Princess Party, Yappy Hour (with dogs) and more.

Night to Unite August Night to Unite is a statewide event started by the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association, an organization of citizens, law enforcement officers and crime prevention specialists who work on crime prevention programs. Residents put on block parties and sign up to have police officers and firefighters attend.

Lakefront Music Fest

Fire Department Annual Chicken BBQ

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Fire Department Open House October In 2018, the Prior Lake Fire Station Open House will be on Oct. 11 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Fire Station No. 2 at 3906 Station Place NW. The open house is part of Fire Prevention Week, which is Oct. 7-13. The event includes fire truck rides, fire hose spray, smoke house survival demonstrations and more. For more information, visit the National Fire Protection Association website at www.nfpa.org.

DecemBRRR Dazzle December DecemBRRR Dazzle is another free, family-friendly event put on by the city of Prior Lake to celebrate winter.

In 2018, the event will be on Dec. 7 in Lakefront Park.

Santa and his reindeer will be in attendance for photos with children and families.

There will also be ice carving demonstrations, a bonfire, bean bag toss and more. Donations are also solicited for several charities including Tree of Warmth and Toys for Tots.

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performance series for all ages held on the outdoor patio at the McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center in Community Park in Savage on Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m.

Service Day Saturday April This annual event brings the Savage community together for a day to work on a variety of volunteer projects to serve the community and support local non profits.

Projects include buckthorn removal to help preserve Eagle Creek— the only trout stream in Scott County.

Flashlight Egg Scramble March-April The Savage Sports Center Prizes and special baskets are available to win during the egg scramble at the Savage Sports Center, 13450 Dakota Ave. Participants scramble to find as many eggs as possible in the dark and play with inflatables and games.

Halloween Bash October This spooktacular event is hosted by the city of Savage Parks and Recreation division and is a favorite among Savage residents, with over 1,000 attendees in 2017. The event takes place, rain or shine, in an inflatable dome in the community park. Wear your costumes and bring your family to enjoy games, s’mores, inflatables, music and more.

Winter Days January-February This all-ages event takes place for two days each winter at McColl Pond Environmental Learning and Event Center. Hosted by Savage Parks and Recreation, a variety of winter events are available for families, including snowshoeing and ice skating.

Movies in the Outfield August

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Dan Patch Days, Savage’s annual summer celebration.

Dan Patch Days June Community Park Dan Patch Days might be considered the main event each year in Savage. The annual festival has been taking place for over 60 years and celebrates the city’s importance in the life of legendary race horse Dan Patch and his owner Marion W. Savage. Events include a wine tasting, live music, dinner in the park, a cookie eating contest, fireworks and more.

Join Savage Parks and Recreation at the Savage Sports Center, to watch a movie under the dome. Bring your lawn chair and blankets, grab some popcorn from the concession stand and enjoy the evening with friends, family and community.

Santa Cop Night December Savage Police Garage This annual Toys for Tots drive gives kids and families a chance to meet and take photos with Santa and Savage Police Chief Rodney Seurer while donating a Christmas gift toy at 6000 McColl Drive.

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A member of the Shakopee Veterans Honor Guard plays taps during a Memorial Day Service at Valley Cemetery in Shakopee.

Memorial Day Ceremony May Shakopee American Legion Post 2 and Shakopee VFW Post 4046 join others in a ceremony of remembrance at 10 a.m. in Veterans Memorial Park. Other ceremonies are also held locally.

Big Fun Day! June Huber Park This free event on the third Saturday in June includes a splash pad, giant slip-n-slide, water relays and games, food carts, balloon art, bounce houses, entertainment and an evening movie in the park.

Shakopee

International Festival

Egg Hunt

Huber Park

March-April

The Shakopee Diversity Alliance hosts the annual International Festival each summer.

The festival celebrates Shakopee’s diversity with entertainment and events at Huber Park.

Music in the Park

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June-August

Bring your baskets for Shakopee’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Shakopee

Music in the Park is a weekly outdoor

Community Center two Saturdays before Easter. The free event features egg hunts by age, activities, games, prizes, police cars, fire trucks and more.

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Summer Festivals Belle Plaine German Days June Downtown Belle Plaine BBQ Days July Union Square Days

Shakopee Big Fun Day! June Huber Park International Festival Summer Huber Park River Valley Festival August Huber Park Rhythm of the Rails July-August Downtown

Wheelies Family Bike Event

Rhythm on the Rails

June

July-August

Huber Park

Downtown Shakopee

Bikes are the main attraction at the annual Wheelies Family Bike Event on the first Thursday in June. The event includes a police surplus silent bike auction, kids’ trike and training wheel races, bike registration, helmet sale and more.

Rhythm on the Rails is a free fiveweek outdoor concert series taking place every Wednesday night in July and August. The evening will kick off with local acts, followed by regional headliners that everyone knows and loves. Attendees will have the option to purchase food and drink tickets at the front gate, enjoy a free kids zone with inflatables and face-painting, and listen to music all evening.

Huber Park Performance & Events Series Summer Hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department, the Huber Park Performance & Events Series features free, family entertainment on the riverfront Thursdays throughout the summer. Also, enjoy monthly outdoor Movies in the Park on select Saturdays. Bring your blanket or lawn chair. A full calendar of events is published every March.

Happy Birthday America Parade

October

August

The Scott County Art Crawl, presented by the Savage Arts Council, is a selfpaced fine art tour and sale that weaves through urban and rural areas in Scott County, including several stops at Shakopee artist studios and businesses.

Huber Park, Shakopee Enjoy a day in Huber Park with the River Valley Festival, which features family-friendly games, entertainment, music and food trucks. Though the festival is still growing, it’s a hit for community members of all ages with homemade games, minnow races and Bingo.

Night to Unite

Lions Park

August

This long-standing tradition invites kids to decorate their wagons, trikes and bicycles in red, white and blue as the Parks and Recreation Department marches through local streets in honor of America’s birthday the week of July Fourth.

Entertainment and popsicles follow at the parade starting point, Lions Park.

Turn on your porch lights, lock your doors and join your neighbors outdoors at the annual Minnesota Night to Unite on the first Tuesday in August. Approximately 100 Shakopee neighborhoods host special events such as block parties, cookouts, visits from the police and fire department, youth contests and raffles.

Shakopee

SMSC Wacipi (Pow Wow) August

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Church of Cash breaks into Johnny Cash covers at Rhythm on the Rails on Lewis Street in 2017.

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Scott County Art Crawl

River Valley Festival

July

SMSC Wacipi

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Dancers at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wacipi (Pow Wow).

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wacipi (Pow Wow) is an annual event that draws thousands of dancers and spectators to the Wacipi Grounds on the SMSC reservation on the third weekend in August. A social gathering where friends and relatives celebrate their culture and way of life, the Wacipi is open to the public. The word “Wacipi” (pronounced “wahchee-pee”) in the Dakota language translates as “they dance.”

Pumpkins in the Park October The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce hosts this family friendly, non-scary Halloween celebration for children ages 10 and under the second Saturday in October. Children will enjoy a trick-ortreat trail, inflatable jumpies, games, beverage and cookie station, face painting and much more.

Shakopee Holiday Festival December This annual festival, sponsored by the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce, celebrates the holiday season by lighting a Christmas tree in downtown Shakopee the first Friday in December. The free festival also includes a Velodazzle Bike Parade, carriage rides, caroling, visit by Santa Claus and refreshments.

Folkways of the Holidays December The Landing in Shakopee, 2187 County Road 101, brings to life the 19th-century holiday traditions of the Minnesota River Valley. See how the ethnic traditions of the past can still be found today in our decorations,

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Jordan Mill Pond Masters Ice Golf Tournament

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Fall Festival

German Days

September

Downtown, Belle Plaine

There will be music and dinner and family activities. At last year’s festival, Tom Colling’s band, Cocktails for Two, played and quilters auctioned off their masterpieces at the festival.

Enjoy a downtown cook-out, classic cars, and battle of the bands at this celebration of Belle Plaine’s German heritage. Saturday events include children’s activities, parade, kraut eating contest, and wrestling.

June

February This one is quite the tradition put on by the Jordan Commercial Club. Jordanites golf on Mill Pond using their club, golf balls and even the occasional hockey stick. They also have turkey bowling, where they propel a frozen turkey through bowling pins on the ice.

Celebrate Jordan

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April The CERC There is not a better combination than food, booths and music. At Celebrate Jordan, awards are given to students who exemplify a positive, safe and nurturing environment.

Tables will also be set up for the Jordan Independent, the Jordan Fire Department and Jordan Police.

Mark Ballard, Larry Warden, Dave Holzer and Heidi Dibble entertained during the Heimatfest Talent Show in 2017.

Heimatfest September Downtown Jordan and Lagoon Park A two-day tradition in the city of Jordan as residents gather for the parade, Run of the Mill races and face painting. Contests abound, ranging from bingo to coronating Miss Jordan and even a Brat Eating Contest.

Jordan Dazzle Parade December Downtown Jordan and Pekarna Park

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Caitlyn Luna (left) and Jasmine Resendiz (right) dance at Jordan’s second annual Cinco de Mayo.

Cinco de Mayo May 5 A block party on Water Street filled with festivities with authentic Mexican food, live music, dancing, kids games, crafts and face painting. The event is designed to bring the community together and raise awareness of Hispanic culture, food and dance.

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Belle Plaine resident Scott Gillespie is a fan of the corn dogs at Belle Plaine’s annual BBQ Days, an event that brings food, live music, carnival rides and games to the city.

BBQ Days July Union Square Park Belle Plaine’s famous Bar-B-Q Days will feature carnaval festivities, food, and live music all weekend. The event will also feature fireworks, a queen coronation, a horse show on Friday night and a parade at noon on Saturday.

Scenic Byway River Run September

Bring in that holiday cheer with carolers... and maybe even an appearance by Santa. A festive parade will start downtown and finish at Pekarna Park, where carolers will sing jubilant tunes.

Enjoy a day of running, eating, shopping and fun along the Minnesota River with the 7th Scenic Byway Half Marathon, Relay, 5K and Kids Fun Run on Sept. 15. The day will also feature a harvest festival, concessions and craft vendors.

Belle Plaine

Holiday Express

St. Patrick’s Day March The annual celebration draws hundreds of people a year for a day of celebration, starting with a service at Our Lady of the Prairie Church, followed by a parade and entertainment in downtown Belle Plaine.

December Chatfield Elementary Come visit the “North Pole” to help ring in the holiday season. Enjoy breakfast, visit with Santa and read stories with Mrs. Claus. Children are also welcome to enjoy holiday crafts and activities before doing some Christmas shopping in a safe, festive environment.

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Downtown Prior Lake has a small-town feeling despite being in a suburb.

Prior Lake is a hub of activity all year long.

No shortage of fun in P

rior Lake is more than just the lake — the expanding city has plenty of options to draw visitors to the lake town and nearby.

Within minutes are two casinos, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and Little Six Casino, that offer blackjack, poker, slots and more as well as hosting a variety of concerts and shows throughout the year. For the outdoor fans, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel has

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a golf course that one can enjoy on a summer sunny day.

Downtown Prior Lake is a burgeoning area with a new brewery, plenty of boutiques, flower shops, jewelry stores and more. A stroll through downtown would provide hours of entertainment, food and shopping opportunities.

Prior Lake is also home to Upper and Lower Prior Lake with Spring Lake and Fish Lake nearby. Lakefront Days, a city and chamber of commerce

event, is held annually in the summer, featuring carnival games, wine tasting, a business expo, a silent auction as well of plenty of events and food.

Lakefront Music Fest is also a big draw to the area. The twoday music festival features a rock night and a country night to satisfy different tastes.

Regionally, there’s plenty to bring visitors to the southwest metro as well. Canterbury Park hosts not only horse racing but

a number of events throughout the year such as wine tastings, expo events, dog shows, skijoring and more. Each year brings new events at Canterbury Park.

Nearby Valleyfair is an attraction in and of itself as an amusement park, but the park also hosts a multitude of events.

ValleySCARE is a mainstay each year, offering frights for those who are looking for a bit more adrenaline.

And just a short 30-minute

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Prior Lake drive away are the Twin Cities with all its entertainment offerings. The Minneapolis Institute of Art is a free art museum with a constantly rotating set of displays and exhibits.

The Mall of America is a destination not only for Minnesotans, but visitors from across the United States and even the world. Inside the Mall of America is Nickelodeon Universe, another amusement park (all indoors, because Minnesota).

Additionally, the Mall of A merica hosts a ful l-sized aquarium. Of course, if there are more animals you’re looking for, the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is a free zoo and conservatory in St. Paul. On top of that, the Minnesota Zoo, located in Apple Valley, was designed to complement Como in all their nature offerings.

Whether you’re looking to gamble or dance or learn, Prior Lake has it all.

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MADE IN MN

Made in Prior Lake

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rior Lake is not exactly known for being a manufacturing hub, but that’s not to say that products aren’t made here.

Prior Lake businesses are no exception to Minnesota’s history of and reputation for innovation.

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Soon, Alive and Kickin’ Pizza Crust will open a state-of-theart production facility in Prior Lake. Alive and Kickin’ Pizza Crust is a division of Port City Bakery. The shop makes selfrising pizza crust, pre-baked crusts, f latbreads and a full line of pizza doughs.

Versatile Vehicles is a vehicle-production company with headquarters and manufacturing capabilities in Prior Lake as well as a manufacturing facility in Brainerd.

Versatile Vehicles produces a wide array of outdoor equipment such as golf carts as well as providing services, parts and rentals to their customers. In addition, Versatile Vehicles offers new and used golf carts, utility carts, personal carts and buggies.

Miratech Corporation, a company that makes products for natural gas and diesel engines, has a location in Prior Lake. The company makes catalysts, housings, silencers, monitoring systems and more. Customers can also receive technical customized solutions to controlling their emissions and installing products.

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MADE IN MN

HEALTHPOSTURES The headquarters for HealthPostures Inc. are in Prior Lake with manufacturing done in the United States. The company has been manufacturing and designing ergonomic chairs, standing desks, sit-stand chairs and more since 1996.

BIG WOODS

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There are shelves filled with different parts like repair panels, brackets, floor pans, antenna brackets and bumpers at Midwest Military, a supplier and manufacturer of over 600 collector military vehicle parts.

Big Woods has a manufacturing facility for its brand, Stellar Hearth Products, in Prior Lake. The company focuses on fireplaces, including fireplace designs, accent light, burner designs and log configurations. The company can also do custom fireplaces. The company deals to distributors across the United States and Canada.

THERMOTRON INDUSTRIES MIDWEST MILITARY Midwest Military is a company that specializes in Dodge, Jeep and other military vehicle parts. They specialize in World War II and Korean era Dodge vehicles, Korean era Jeeps and other WWII vehicles. The facility is over 8,000 square feet. Most of the business is done through mail order. The company ships to all parts of the United States and internationally. The company also purchases products relating to vehicles, whole vehicles, WWII or Korean military-related items including inventories and parts. They also sell vehicles.

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Thermotron Industries is headquartered in Michigan but has a production facility in Prior Lake, where it manufactures environmental chambers, simulation equipment, vibration-test systems and other test systems. The products allow customers to check for temperature, humidity, thermal shock and more.

ULTIMATE PLAYGROUNDS Ultimate Playgrounds also has a location in Prior Lake. It’s fairly self-explanatory, but the company produces playgrounds. The company provides design, consultation and construction services in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota.

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EQUISCENTIALS EquiScentials is a company specializing in grooming products for horses. The company has been in operation since 1996.

The business provides grooming products to clean a horse from head-to-toe and step-by-step. The grooming line includes a body wash, coat cleaner, coat enhancer, hair and hoof moisturizer, coat finisher and mane and tail detangler. The products range from $14 to $22.

Left — Tom Tweeten grooms one of his horses in his barn in Spring Lake Township, just outside of Prior Lake.

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LEISURE

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LEISURE

PRIOR LAKE LEISURE T

hough Prior Lake has plent y of attractions nearby, it’s far from short on nature.

Perhaps the city’s most recog ni zable pa rk, L a kefront Park, has a large trail around the lake that people can enjoy when it’s warm but are also when the trees are blazing colors in the fall. The park also hosts a variety of events t h rou g hout t he ye a r f rom concerts to community events, usually at no cost and friendly to families.

Once the sun is shining, vi sitors c a n he ad to Sa nd Point Beach to catch some rays and splash in the surf.

Sand Point also has volleyball cour ts, horseshoe pits and more. Cleary Lake Regional Park also has a beach to take advantage of the lake li fe.

Those with pooches can head to Clearly Lake Dog Park.

Nea rby, t here’s a lso t he Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve, a large area popular with locals for bike trails and bird watching. If you are a fishing aficionado, there are plenty of lakes nearby for your enjoyment.

These include Upper and Lower Prior Lake, Cedar Lake, Cleary Lake, Fish Lake, McMahon Lake and Spring Lake.

They’re not only enjoyable when it’s nice — if you’re willing to put on a thick coat and pants, ice fishing remains a popular pastime. In addition, snowmobiling is popular on the lakes during the winter.

Kids participate in a hula-hooping contest at Sand Point Beach.

Left — Carrie Mikolyzk, has lunch with her sons Jax Mikolyzk, 11, and Zeke Mikolyzk, 5, at Sand Point Beach in Prior Lake.

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Audience members watch and cheer on Polar Plunge participants in Prior Lake at Sand Point Beach.

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HEALTH

Dental hygienist Jen Mix works on a patient’s teeth at Olson Dental in Prior Lake.

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hough it’s not always fun to think about, it’s necessary to know where nearby hospitals are located in case of an emergency or even just having an idea of where to make an appointment when a health issue crops up.

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GENERAL WELLNESS Park Nicollet Clinic The clinic offers a range of services spanning health and wellness needs — including family medicine and physical therapy. Appointments are able to be made online with an online portal account or

by calling 952-993-4999. The online portal also allows patients to request prescription refills, see test results and view health history. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and open two Saturdays a month from 8 a.m. to noon.

Visit www.parknicollet.com/locations/

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Transitional/Rehab Unit Rehabilitation for Cognitively Impaired Bariatric Rooms Therapy & Wellness Areas Aquatic Therapy Pool Outdoor Gardens & Mobility Courtyard Assisted Living Apartments SUBMITTED PHOTO

Mammo a-go-go is offered at all 13 Park Nicollet clinics on a rotating basis, including those in Prior Lake, Bloomington, Lakeville and Eagan.

clinics/prior-lake for more information.

Fairview Clinics Fairview Clinics also has a wide array of services at its Prior Lake location. The clinic offers anticoagulation, diabetes care, family medicine and other services on-site. There’s also a pharmacy at the location, allowing for people to get their prescriptions quickly and conveniently. Appointments can be made by calling 1-855-324-7843 or by requesting an appointment online. The clinic is open on Mondays from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. Visit www.fairview.org/locations/fairviewclinics-prior-lake for more information.

Sh a kop e e Mdewa k a nton Sioux Community health services The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s health services are only available to community members, employees, employees’ family and members of other federallyrecognized tribes who live in Scott County. The community

offers wellness, hearing, classes and activities and social services to the aforementioned groups. The community also does regular mobile unit visits across Minnesota, providing free medical, dental and vision care including mammograms, X-rays, cancer screenings, diabetes screenings and more.

Visit www.shakopeedakota.org for more information.

MENTAL HEALTH Lorenz Clinic The Lorenz Clinic offers out-patient family psychology and psychotherapy services for children, adults, families, couples and groups. The clinic most often treats Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder and eating disorders. The clinic offers individual therapy, couples counseling, parent-child therapy, psychology testing and group therapy. The clinic is open Mondays through Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays. Appointments can be made by calling 952-443-4600 or requested online. Visit www. lorenzclinic.com for more information.

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HISTORY

Step back in time ...

INFORMATION FROM THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE

T IMAGE FROM SCOTT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

An article from the March 11, 1926 edition of the Jordan Independent paints a glowing profile of Prior Lake’s first female mayor, Cora McQuestion.

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he city of Prior Lake that residents know today started out as a small village, incorporated in 1891.

Six years later, the village would see its first church, built at Highway 13 and Dakota Street. Church services had previously been held in residents’ homes.

Then, College Hill School, a school for grades first through 10, opened in 1898.

In 1900, a telephone service connected

Prior Jordan GrainPrio Pr iorr La Lake k with Jord rdan an and the G rain ra inwood house resort. Often, visitors would stay at the Grainwood. St. Michael’s Catholic Church became the town’s second church in 1908, having been brought over the lake ice from Spring Lake.

Things started happening fairly rapidly after that. In 1916, the volunteer fire department was organized and in 1917, the town got electricity. In 1921, St. Michael’s burned down but was replaced by a brick building that was eventually torn down in 1985.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church was built in 1925. In 1926, the publisher of Prior Lake’s

HISTORY newspaper “The Prior Lake News” also established the first library in the newspaper office.

In 1920, Prior Lake elected its first female mayor, Cora McQuestion. A fire destroyed the second Grainwood Hotel in 1930, but the volunteer fire department was able to save some cottages.

In 1937, the water works for the village were installed at a cost of $12,000. With inf lation, that would be more than $211,000 today.

In the 1930s, children went to high school in Farmington and boarded there each week. Nearly 20 years later, Prior Lake would build its own school. In 1941, Westwood grade school was built in Prior Lake and in 1952, the Prior Lake School opened for grades first through 12th.

A bookmobile from the Dakota- Scott Librar y System

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Above — A single beam from the Grainwood Hotel hangs on the wall in the Scott County Historical Society library. Left — A file at the Scott County Historical Society contains a wealth of information, clippings and old photos from the Grainwood’s heyday and destruction.

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HISTORY served as the town’s library in 1958. In 1959, St. Michael’s opened a g rade school, followed by the construction of Westwood Elementary in 1963, the senior high school in 1966 and Five Hawks Elementary in 1966.

The library opened in 1969 and moved locations several times, from city hall to the basement of a telephone company, back to city hall and then to Main Avenue.

In 19 97, voters approved a referendum to construct a library downtown. City hall and the police depar tment both opened in 2006. A second fire station opened in 2008. In 2009, the city opened a water treatment facility.

History moves fast but for Prior Lake, which got a later start than most cities and villages, it seemed to move even faster.

PHOTO BY MAGGIE STANWOOD

Artist Greg Preslicka, right, speaks to children about his mural at the Prior Lake Library.

Prior Lake and Spring Lake have local boating rules that work in conjunction with the state boating rules to enhance the recreational use, safety, and enjoyment of these lakes while preserving our natural resources.

More information about these rules can be found on the City of Prior Lake’s website: http://www.cityofpriorlake.com/WSUM.php R U L E S

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Our clients become e m p o w e r e d as we guide them towards stabilization & mobilization The Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties provides residents with hope, help, and a chance for self-sufficiency through our services and programs.

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Your donation will allow us to meet the increased needs of the community we serve.

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PRIOR LAKE

Shoppers browse flowers during the Prior Lake Farmer’s Market on Main Ave. in downtown Prior Lake on May 5. The market features a variety of organic vendors.

PHOTO BY MAGGIE STANWOOD

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gg Pretty Things 16180 Hastings Ave. SE #100 952-440-4114

Sweet Nautical Boutique 16228 Main Ave. SE 612-702-9294

The Vintage Gypsy 16228 Main Ave. SE 952-226-2400

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Open Sundays 11am-6pm

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PRIOR LAKE VFW POST 6208 16306 Main Av . Se, Prior Lak www.VFWpost6208.com • 952-226-6208

POST & AUXILIARY MeeTINgS - 2ND MONDAY AT 7:30PM Mondays .............. Bur r Ni ht 5-7pm Ic cr am & Soda & M at Raffl Tu sdays .............. Limit d M xican M nu W dn sdays .......... Bin o-Startin at 6pm Food m nu availabl 5-8pm Thursdays ............. M at Raffl 5pm

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We offer a complete selection of beautiful yarns, notions and unique gift items for every stitcher

See our website for complete listing of knit and crochet classes and workshops

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PRIOR LAKE

Boathouse Brothers Brewing Co. awaits customers on Main Avenue in downtown Prior Lake.

The business is co-owned

by Kevin Lethert and Emmett Swartout.

PHOTO BY MAGGIE STANWOOD

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4810 Dakota St. Prior Lake

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WORSHIP DIRECTORY Holy Trinity United Methodist Church 16150 Arcadia Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN Rev.Chad Gilbertson, Pastor htumc.org 952-447-2990 Sunday Worship Services 9:30 am Memorial weekend through Labor Day weekend 8:30 & 10:30am Sept-May

Sunday School 9:30am Sept-May

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Growing in Faith • Reaching Others for Christ • Serving One Another Sunday (September — May) 8:00 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

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Traditional Worship Sunday School and Bible Studies Contemporary Worship

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Worship Service

Sunday (Memorial Day — Labor Day) 9:00 a.m.

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A Welcoming Catholic Community Near the Heart of Savage Weekend Mass Saturday: 5PM Sunday: 7:30AM | 9AM | 11AM Daily Mass Monday-Friday 8AM Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 8AM - 4:30PM 952-890-9465 4625 W. 125th Street | Savage MN www.stjohns-savage.org

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Make disciples by loving and imitating Christ through our sacraments, evangelization, and service.

Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:00 pm, Sunday 8:30 am & 10:30 am Weekday Mass Schedule: Monday 8 am (communion service), Tuesday 6 pm, Wednesday 8 am, Thursday 6 pm, Friday 8 am

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GOVERNMENT

Right — Prior Lake Mayor Kirt Briggs learned how to stream on Facebook Live at a Prior Lake City Hall open house on June 29.

Below — A voter fills out a ballot at Prior Lake City Hall.

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s it h a s i n t he past, t he P rior L a ke cit y government continue s t o t r y a nd provide resou rc es to residents in order to make the city a “wonder fu l place to live, work and play for a lifetime.”

One of those resources is the Scott County Library System, which oversees the Prior Lake Library in downtown.

The library is mostly funded by local property taxes and as a result, provides its services for free. The library includes traditional books as well as e-books and audiobooks for more than $1 million worth of content. The library also

in action recently put in a mural from a loca l a r tist for t he kid’s section.

Club Prior, a staple of downtown Prior Lake, recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Club Prior provides activities for adults 55 years old and older, most of the time at no cost to the residents. The club also serves as a gathering and event space, including free exercise classes, live music and community gatherings.

On the Prior Lake level, the seats of city council members Annette Thompson and Mike McGuire will be up for election and also the seats of school board members Richard Wolf, Stacey Ruelle, Ben Hanson and Todd Sorensen.

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City of PRIOR LAKE PRIOR LAKE CITY CENTER (4646 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, MN 55372)  www.cityofpriorlake.com

 fboyles@cityofpriorlake.com

 952-447-9800

CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Kirt Briggs MAYOR

Kevin Burkart COUNCILOR

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Prior Lake City Hall.

Annette Thompson COUNCILOR

Zach Braid COUNCILOR

PRIOR LAKE CITY COUNCIL The Prior Lake City Council consists of the mayor and four council members who serve four-year, staggered terms.

Local elections take place in November of the evennumbered years.

Management of local affairs is performed by an appointed city manager who is directly responsible to the mayor and city council.

Mayor

Michael McGuire COUNCILOR

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Kirt Briggs 612-889-2250 December 2020*

Council Members

Advisory Committee that meet regularly.

Michael McGuire 952-447-3224 December 2018*

Prior Lake City Council 7 p.m., Council Chambers at City Hall Meetings are held the first and third Mondays of the month.

Annette Thompson 952-496-1104 December 2018* Kevin Burkart 952-457-8066 December 2020* Zach Braid 612-200-2668 December 2020* *Denotes term expiration date

MEETINGS The city of Prior Lake has a Safety Advisory Committee and Economic Development

Prior Lake Planning Commission 6 p.m., Council Chambers at City Hall Meetings are held the second and fourth Mondays of the month.

All meetings of the City Council and its advisory bodies are open to the public. All City Council and Planning Commission meetings are televised live and rebroadcast on the city’s cable channel and can be streamed on the city website.

GOVERNMENT ORDINANCES For more information about city of Prior Lake ordinances, visit www.cityofpriorlake.com.

Weeds & Grass Weeds and grass are not permitted to grow higher than 12 inches. If they do, the city may have them cut at the property owner’s expense.

Questions about weeds should be directed to the code enforcement officer at 952-4479811.

Snow Removal To facilitate snow and ice removal, parking is not allowed on city streets (including downtown) between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. daily, beginning Nov. 1 and ending March 31. Violators will be ticketed. Streets, alleys and municipal parking lots are usually plowed within 24 hours after a snowfall. Major thoroughfares and collectors streets are given priority, followed by residential streets and alleys.

Sidewalks/Fire Hydrants From a liability perspective and in consideration of guests and customers, property owners are responsible for shoveling sidewalks and clearing snow from around fire hydrants. Minnesota State Fire Code requires clear space around hydrants. A 3-foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of fire hydrants except as otherwise required or approved. This includes snow removal, and any other obstructions such as bushes, trees and fences.

Shed Construction Sheds of less than 200 sq. ft. may be constructed without a building permit but needs to meet additional requirements.

Refer to www.cityofpriorlake. com/building-permits.php for additional requirements.

Other Permits & Licenses The city also has other license and permit requirements.

Gambling, liquor, massage,

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Shakopee Mayor Bill Mars, left, Prior Lake Mayor Kirt Briggs, center, and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Chairman Charles R. Vig speak during a tribal training session with local community leaders on March 27 at Prior Lake City Hall. refuse hauler, solicitors, pet license, driveway permits, grading permits, short term rentals, outdoor events and cigarette licenses may be

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SCOTT COUNTY SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Barb Weckman Brekke

SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Scott County Board of Commissioners holds meetings and workshops on most Tuesdays at 9 a.m. at the Scott County Government Center in Shakopee. You can visit the website, www. scottcountymn.com, for up-to-date schedule information.

Residents are encouraged to keep current on county news through viewing County Board meetings (available online in “real time” and ondemand), visiting the website, tuning in to local government access cable for meeting coverage and other programming, following the county on social media, and reading the award-winning resident newsletter, The Scott County SCENE. Barb Weckman-Brekke, District 1 612-616-1086 Tom Wolf, District 2 952-440-6805

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Michael Beard, District 3* 952-583-7090 Dave Beer, District 4 952-393-5296 Jon Ulrich, District 5* 612-716-6724 *Term expires December 2018

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS David Beer

Scott County Crisis Program 952-818-3702 County Administrator Gary Shelton 952-496-8100 Building Inspections 952-496-8160 County Assessor 952-496-8972

Michael Beard

County Attorney Ron Hocevar* 952-496-8240 County Engineer 952-496-8008 County Recorder 952-496-8150 Customer Service 952-496-8150

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Elections 952-496-8560 Employee Relations 952-496-8103

Environmental Services 952-496-8177 Facilities Management 952-496-8063 Financial Assistance 952-496-8686 Health and Human Services 952-445-7751 Mental Health Program 952-445-7751 Parks & Trails 952-496-8752 Planning & Zoning 952-496-8653 Public Health 952-496-8555 Sheriff Luke Hennen* 952-496-8300 Social Services 952-445-7751 Surveyor 952-496-8362 Veterans Services 952-496-8176 *Term expires December 2018

SCOTT COUNTY LIBRARY Prior Lake Branch Library 16210 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake 952-447-3375 www.scott.lib.mn.us The Prior Lake Branch Library is part of the Scott County Library System, which allows library cardholders access to libraries in seven communities, including Belle Plaine, Savage, Elko New Market, New Prague, Shakopee and Jordan.

In addition, the county-wide system is part of the greater metropolitan system — Metropolitan Library Service Agency — which allows library cardholders access to nearby Hennepin, Carver and other metropolitan county libraries, as well as Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Libraries.

SCOTT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee, MN 55379 TTY/TDD : 952-445-7750 www.scottcountymn.gov

PRIOR LAKE ISD 719 PRIOR LAKE-SAVAGE AREA SCHOOLS ISD 719

Superintendent

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools serve Prior Lake, portions of Savage and several townships south of Prior Lake. Roughly 8,500 students are enrolled in the district’s 14 schools. In addition to the variety of curriculum choices available, the school district prides itself on its E-STEM focus (Environmental Education – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).

Prior Lake School Board

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools District Service Center 4540 Tower St. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0000 www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us

meeting dates, visit www.priorlake-savage. k12.mn.us. Citizens who wish to address the School Board on an agenda item may do so at the discretion of, and with advance notification of, the School Board Chairperson. Current board members are:

Teri Staloch 952-226-0010

The Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board is the school district’s governing body. It is composed of seven members, each of whom is a district resident elected by voters.

The terms are staggered, with elections conducted in November of even-numbered years. Regular Board meetings can be viewed live on the district’s website and on Prior Lake Educational Cable Access Channel 17 in Prior Lake and Savage.

The first School Board meeting of each month is at 7 p.m. The second meeting of each month is at 6 p.m. and is reserved for board study sessions, which are open to the public. School Board meetings and study sessions are held at the District Services Center, 4540 Tower St., Prior Lake. For

Richard Wolf, chair 952-440-9625 December 2018* Lee Shimek, vice chair/clerk 612-803-0520 December 2020* Stacey Ruelle, treasurer 952-226-4320 December 2018* Melissa Enger, director 952-201-5511 December 2020* Mary Frantz, director 612-239-5195 December 2020*

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GOVERNMENT

IGNITING ACADEMIC, SOCIAL & SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

Ben Hanson, director 320-492-1332 December 2018* Todd Sorensen, director 612-396-6536 December 2018* Charlotte Huntington, student representative 952-226-0000 June 2019* School Board Mailing Address 4540 Tower St. S.E., Prior Lake, MN 55372

FACILITIES Prior Lake High School 7575 W. 150th St., Savage 952-226-8600 Hidden Oaks Middle School 15855 Fish Point Rd. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0700 Twin Oaks Middle School (ATLAS Alternative Learning Program) 15860 Fish Point Rd. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0500 Five Hawks Elementary 16620 Five Hawks Ave. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0100 Glendale Elementary 6601 Connelly Parkway, Savage 952-226-0200 Grainwood Elementary 5061 Minnesota St. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0300

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Jeffers Pond Elementary 14800 Jeffers Pass N.W., Prior Lake 952-226-0600 Redtail Ridge Elementary 15200 Hampshire Ave., Savage 952-226-8000 WestWood Elementary (SAGE – School for the Advancement of Gifted Education) 5370 WestWood Dr. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0400 Edgewood School (La ola del lago Spanish Immersion & Early Childhood) 5304 WestWood Drive, Prior Lake 952-226-0900 Bridges Area Learning Center 15875 Franklin Trail S.E., Prior Lake

952-226-0840 The Bridges program is designed for students in grades 9-12, and offers personalized curriculum, small class sizes and unique instructional approaches. Bridges is designed to reach all learners, especially those who struggle in traditional schools.

NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS Prior Lake Christian Academy Grades Pre-K through 12th

GOVERNMENT Top left — Cub Scouts read, talk and play in the half hour before the Prior Lake Memorial Day Parade departed from Twin Oaks Middle School Monday, May 28.

PHOTO BY TORY COONEY

Bottom left — Prior Lake High School graduating students Riley Brostrom, Zach Fuller, Logan Priest, Lindsey Swensen, Erin Megarry and Braedon Odenthal jump in Dan Patch Stadium on May 23.

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PHOTO BY TORY COONEY

Prior Lake High School freshmen Kelsi Nissen (left) and Jordan Gardner warm up with other drumline members before the Prior Lake Memorial Day Parade.

5690 Credit River Rd., Prior Lake 952-447-7527 www.plca.priorlakebaptist.org Christian Academy offers programs for 4-year-old preschool, elementary and secondary academic programs.

Since 1977, PLCA has been a ministry of Prior Lake Baptist Church, partnering with parents seeking a Bible-based education for their children. The school is grounded on biblical truth, committed to the propagation of

the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and holds to a distinctly Baptistic doctrine.

St. Paul’s Lutheran School Grades K through 8th 5634 Luther Rd. S.E. Prior Lake 952-447-2117 www.stpaulspriorlake.org St. Paul’s Lutheran School offers an individualized education for children in kindergarten through grade 8 in a small classroom setting. We also serve preschoolers with our Little Saints Early Childhood Center

that offers half-day preschool and pre-kindergarten programs. The purpose of St. Paul’s Lutheran School is to spiritually and academically develop an inquiring mind that asks questions, seeks answers, challenges, recognizes change, and continues lifelong learning. Guided by Christian principles students grow academically, morally, socially and spiritually.

St. Michael Catholic School Grades pre-K through 8th 16280 Duluth Ave. S.E.,

Prior Lake 952-447-2124 www.saintmpl.org At St. Michael Catholic School, we strive for academic excellence, but we also support each student in their spiritual and personal growth. The Catholic faith is the very basis of our day-to-day educational experience. Our students and their families are an integral part of our community.

Our school is a fully accredited academic program for preschool through grade 8.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY AUTOMOTIVE Dehmlow Auto Sales & Service 4810 Dakota St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-440-2277 www.dehmlowauto.com

Prior Lake Auto Collision 16111 Main Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-4259 www.priorlakecollision.com

Profinishers Auto Body 16117 Main Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-4400 www.profinishers.com

Southcross Auto Service 3910 Egan Dr. Savage, MN 55378 952-894-8116 www.southcrossautomn.com

DENTAL Michael King Orthodontics 2687 W 78th St. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-470-2627 www.michaelkingortho.com

Valley Dental Care

814 Walnut Place Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-4204 www.valleydentalcarechaska.com

White Oak Dental

Charlie’s on Prior

3950 Green Heights Trail SW Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-5253 www.charliesonprior.com

Eileen’s Colossal Cookies 6880 Boudin St. NE, #185 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-2253 www.eileenscookies.com

Fong’s Restaurant & Bar 4770 Pleasant St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-3664 www.fongspriorlake.net

VFW Club Prior Lake Post #6208 16306 Main Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-6208 www.vfwpost6208.com

ENTERTAINMENT Chanhassen Dinner Theatres 501 W 78th St. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-934-1525 www.chanhassendt.com

FINANCIAL Edward Jones- Scott Pierce

16154 Main Ave. SE, #110B Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-8800 www.edwardjones.com/scott-pierce

1580 White Oak Dr., #275 Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2868 whiteoakdental.net

South Metro Federal Credit Union

DINING / ENTERTAINMENT

South Metro Federal Credit Union

Babe’s Place

124 Holmes St. S. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-8191

8001 Old Carriage Ct. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-0888 www.southmet.com

2573 Credit Union Dr. Prior Lake, MN 55372 (across from Mystic Lake Casino on Co. 83) 952-445-0888 www.southmet.com

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GARDEN CENTER / LANDSCAPE Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr. Chaska, MN 55318 952-443-1400 www.arboretum.umn.edu

Mustard Seed

10000 Great Plains Blvd.

Chaska, MN 55318 952-445-6555 www.themustardseedinc.com

GOLF Legends Golf Club

8670 Credit River Blvd.

Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-4777 www.legendsgc.com

HOME SERVICES Anchor Iron Company 12358 Boone Ave. S. Savage, MN 55378 952-445-3030 www.anchoriron.com

Lange’s Plumbing & Heating 808 E Main St. Belle Plaine, MN 56011 952-873-2730 www.langesmn.com

Link Lumber

1440 W Third Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3240 www.linklumber.com

PERSONAL SERVICES Canvas Tattoo & Piercing Studio 6880 Boudin St. NE, #170 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-1228 www.thecanvastattoostudio.com

Cifelli’s Salon & Spa 15875 Franklin Trail SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-440-6535 www.cifellissalon.com

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Jodi Langhorst See Law Office & Dispute Resolution Services, PLLC 16186 Main Ave. SE, #200 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-1220 www.langhorstlaw.com

Stanley & Wencl, LLC Construction & Facility Services 8786 Egan Dr. Savage, MN 55378 952-226-1100 www.stanleyandwencl.com

REAL ESTATE Jason Walgrave RE/MAX 13875 Hwy. 13 S Savage, MN 55378 612-419-9425 www.jasonwalgrave.com

RECREATION Minnesota Harvest Orchard 8251 Old Hwy. 169 Blvd.

Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-2785 www.minnesotaharvest.net

Premiere Dance Academy

4616 Colorado St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-5788 www.premieredanceacademy.com

RENTAL Prior Lake/Savage Rental Center 15233 Hwy. 13 S Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-7000 www.priorlakerentals.com

RETAIL Brock’s Flooring

11081 Chaparral Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-736-9124 www.brocksflooring.com

GG Pretty Things

16180 Hastings Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-440-4114 www.ggprettythings.com

Great Tea Road Co.

16228 Main Ave. SE, #113 Prior Lake, MN 55372 612-278-2362 www.greattearoad.com

Hy-Vee

6150 Egan Dr. Savage, MN 55378 Main: 952-228-2550 Pharmacy: 952-228-2552 www.hy-vee.com

Paar Sports & Promotions 16151 Main Ave. SE, #2 Prior Lake, MN 55372 612-424-2101 www.paarsports.com

Sweet Nautical Boutique 16228 Main Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 612-702-9294 www.sweetnautical.com

Thoroughbred Carpet and Floors 8745 W. Highway 101 Savage, MN 55378 952-445-9140 www.thoroughbredcarpets.com

Twisted Loop Yarn Shop

16210 Eagle Creek Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-240-8550 www.twistedloopyarnshop.com

The Vintage Gypsy

16228 Main Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-2400 www.thevintagegypsy.com

Wild Ruffle

16186 Main Ave. SE, #100 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-381-7405 www.wildruffle.com

Winslow Monument Services 1428 Valleyview Rd. Chaska, MN 55318 952-368-7575 www.wmsmonuments.com

SCHOOLS / EDUCATION

St. Paul’s Lutheran School 5634 Luther Rd. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-2117 www.stpaulspriorlake.org

SENIOR LIVING Friendship Manor

1340 Third Ave. W. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-4155 www.friendshipmanorhealthcarecenter.com

Oak Terrace Senior Living 622 Aberdeen Ave. Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-5559 www.oakterraceliving.com

St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center

1850 Sarazin St. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-233-4400 www.stgertrudesshakopee.org

TRAVEL Shakopee Travel Leaders 16731 Hwy. 13, #108a Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-445-6463 www.shakopeetravel.com

WORSHIP Eden Prairie Presbyterian Church 9145 Eden Prairie Road Eden Prairie, MN 55347 952-937-8000 www.prairiecommunitychurch.net

Hosanna Lutheran Church

1690 Vierling Dr. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-435-3332 www.hosannalc.org/about/shakopee-campus

Prairie Community Church

9145 Eden Prairie Road Eden Prairie, MN 55347 952-937-8000 www.prairiecommunitychurch.net

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ADVERTISERS Anchor Iron Company

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Babock & Morgan Dental

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Bridgewood Church

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Brock’s Flooring

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Canvas Tattoo

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CAP Agency

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Charlie’s on Prior

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Cifelli’s Salon

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City of Prior Lake

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Dakotah Sport and Fitness

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Dehmlow Auto Sales & Service

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Edina Realty - Mary Schweich

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Edina Realty Prior Lake/Savage

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Edward Jones - Pierce

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Eileen’s Colossal Cookies

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Fong’s Restaurant, Bar & Event Center

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Friendship Church

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gg Pretty Things

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Holy Trinity United Methodist Church

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Hy-Vee

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Prior Lake American reader Brian Bright sent in this photo of his deck on Spring Lake, with a backdrop of a deep orange sunset.

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Jodi Langhorst See Law Office & Dispute Resolution Services John Arthur Homes Legends Club

Prior Lake VFW Post # 6208

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Profinishers Auto Body

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Re/Max - Jason Walgrave

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Re/Max - Karen Stiles/Paul Bothof

Lunds & Byerlys

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Shakopee Dakota Convenience Store

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Mandinec Group Landscaping

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St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center

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Maverick Drone Systems

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

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The Meadows at Mystic Lake

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St. John the Baptist Catholic School

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Mazopiya

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St. Michael Catholic Church

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Mediacom

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St. Michael Catholic School

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Metro Air Heating & Cooling

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St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

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Minnesota Harvest

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St. Paul’s Lutheran School

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The Mustard Seed

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Stanley & Wencl Construction & Facility Service

New Market Bank

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Sweet Nautical Boutique

Paar Sports & Promotions

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Thoroughbred Carpet & Floors

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Park Dental Savage

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Travel Leaders

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Playworks

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Twisted Loop Yarn Shop

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Premiere Dance Academy

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Viking Liquor Barrel

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Prior Lake Auto Collision

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Village Liquor

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Vintage Gypsy

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Wild Ruffle

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Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce Prior Lake Rental Center

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Experience the Goodness!

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We’re continuously striving to provide you with a sensational shopping experience.

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