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Shockwaves, the Shakopee-Prior Lake water ski team, drew a large crowd for their Lakefront Days performance last year. (File photo)

Attractions

health

Parks 11 Trails 12 Recreation 13 Wildlife Refuge 13

Food

Introduction 16

government

Prior Lake, City of 20 Meetings 20 Public Utilities 20 Ordinances 20 Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Column 21 Scott County 22 Frequently Called Numbers 23 Libraries 24 Utilities 24 Metropolitan Council 24 Watershed 24 Licenses & Permits/Documents 25 Postal Services 25 Transportation 25 Human Services, Scott County 26 CAP Agency 27 Elections 28 Minnesota, State of 29 United States 29

Health & Wellness

leisure Youth Sports Adult Sports Clubs & Organizations Youth Organizations Arts & Entertainment

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living Education 39 Senior Citizens 43 Help & Support Services 44 Worship 46 Map 63

Marketplace Media 50 Business Directory 58

Pets Dog Licenses Lost Pet

2014 lifestyle guide Group Publisher: Bill Davis Publisher: Laurie Hartmann Photography: Southwest Newspapers Cover Design: Mike Gears Editor: Amanda McKnight Editorial Content: Lori Carlson Editorial Design: Carrie Rood, Nicole Bullock, Mike Gears Chief Digital Officer: Pino Shah Advertising: Pat Vickerman, Joan Schafer

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. Published by Prior Lake American, 327 Marschall Road, Shakopee, MN 55379. Copyright 2014. Printed in the U.S.A. For additional information or to submit corrections, call 952445-3333 or send an e-mail to amcknight@swpub.com.

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elcome to the 2014-2015 Prior Lake Lifestyle Guide. This redesigned publication of fers a direc tor y of information and resources used by Prior Lake area businesses and residents, especially those who are new to this area. The information contained in this guide is also available and regularly updated year-round on the new bigfishlifestyle app. The Lifestyle Guide is a compilation of important information — a single source for lists of services, names, telephone numbers

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riginally a resort community, the city has evolved from a 1-squaremile rural town of 400 people to a more than 18-square-mile community of about 23,000 people. Prior Lake continues to manage growth while also maintaining its small town roots. Downtown Prior Lake continues to transform and is a destination where people can shop, recreate, dine and socialize. Downtown features a variety of eating establishments. Summer events downtown include the Farmer’s Market, the Lakefront

and e-mail addresses. Keep it handy; use it often. Our apologies in advance for omissions or for changes that occur after publication. Please notify us of information that needs to be updated so it can be kept current throughout the year. If you would like additional copies of this publication, call our Circulation Department at 952-345-6682. Send information for the Lifestyle Guide to Amanda McKnight at amcknight@swpub.com.

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TRY YOUR HAND

From the casin o to paddle bo new experien arding, ces await

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Days celebration, Prior Lake Rotary Lakefront Music Fest, concerts in the park and Ladies Night Out. P r i o r L a ke a l s o continues to move for ward as an attractive community in which to open or expand a business. Area residents take full advantage of the city’s numerous parks and miles of scenic trails, and the city prides itself on its beauty and abundance of recreational opportunities.

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VETERANS 2013

2012

2013

1,500 2008 - 2012

2013

= 100

22,905 23,843 24,408

6.6% increase from April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013

2010

= 2,000

7.3%

5 years and under 18 years and under

28.6%

Between 19 and 64 years

55.1%

WORK TRAVEL TIME 2012

Mean travel time to work 2013

26.8 min

workers age 16+ 2008 - 2012

HOUSING

9.3%

65 years and older

POPULATION BREAKDOWN WHITE

91%

8,882

Housing units, 2010 = 1,000

ASIAN

TWO OR MORE RACES

2.4%

HISPANIC OR LATINO

2.1%

BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN

1.5%

AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE

1.6%

4.3% Foreign born Between 2008 and 2012 EDUCATION

97%

42.3%

High School Graduate or higher, 25+

Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree or higher, 25+

2008 - 2012

83.9%

Homeownership rate, 2008 - 2012

88.7% Living in same house 1 year or more $275,500 Median value of ownership occupied homes, 2008 - 2012 2.75 Persons per household $40,381 Money income in past 12 months, 2012 dollars $90,867 Median household income Source: http://quickfacts.census.gov/

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Lifestyle Focus

try your hand From the casino to paddle boarding, new experiences await

rior Lake and its neighboring townships offer a good selection of entertainment for all ages. Try your luck at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel or Little Six Casino, both operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community; muster up some courage and hop on a wild ride at Valleyfair amusement park; or bet on horse races at Canterbury Park. Golfers have three great options to enjoy a day on a lush green course: the Meadows at Mystic Lake; Legends Golf Club; and The Wilds Golf Up to date Club. Trapshooters will want to check content available on our app out the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club in rural Prior Lake, with worldclass sporting clay courses and a newly Search for â&#x20AC;&#x153;bigfishlifestyleâ&#x20AC;? rebuilt restaurant and clubhouse.

The fireworks display lights up the night at Lakefront Days. Each year, Lakefront Days is one of the most anticipated celebrations across the area. Join in the festivities, food and live music next year. (Photo by Hannah Jones)

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Attractions Parks Prior Lake City Parks

Fairway Heights Play equipment, hiking trails, nature preserve.

Parks and Recreation 952-447-9820 The city of Prior Lake prides itself on its park system. More than 50 parks offer summer and winter recreational opportunities. The community has two public beaches, two public accesses to Prior Lake, 34 athletic fields that include nine soccer fields, two football fields, seven baseball diamonds and 16 softball/t-ball fields. There are also five horseshoe pits, eight sand volleyball courts, two tennis courts and a skate park. Most of the parks also have playground equipment and trail systems. Most parks have shelters, restrooms and electrical outlets. These areas can be reserved for group picnics at a daily rate of $50 for residents or $100 for nonresidents. To reserve one of these areas, contact City Hall at 952447-9800. For more information, pick up a copy of the Park & Trail map at the Prior Lake City Hall.

Fish Point Basketball court, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails.

Boudins Softball/T-ball, playground, basketball court, picnic area with grills and shelter, pleasure ice skating rink.

Hickory Shores Shore fishing, hiking trails, nature preserve, scenic.

Brooksville Hills Playground, picnic area with grills. Cardinal Ridge Soccer/football, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails, nature preserve. Carriage Hills Softball/T-ball, volleyball, basketball court, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, pleasure ice skating rink, electricity and water, hiking trails. Crystal Lake Picnic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails, nature preserve, fishing dock. Deerfield Playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails, nature preserve.

Glynwater Playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails, nature preserve. Grainwood Cross Picnic area with shelter and grills, shore fishing, fishing pier and scenic area. Green Oaks Softball/T-ball, basketball court, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, and pleasure ice skating rink. Haas Lake Hiking trails, nature preserve, scenic/historic. Heritage Scenic/historic area, skatepark.

Howard Lake Softball/T-ball, basketball court, pleasure rink, grills. Indian Ridge Basketball court, playground, picnic area with grills, pleasure ice skating rink. Island View Playground, picnic area with grills, hiking trails, nature preserve. Jeffers Pond Softball/T-ball, basketball courts, pleasure rink, play equipment, picnic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails, nature preserve, scenic. Jeffers South Hiking trails, nature preserve. Knob Hill Playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, basketball court, hiking trails, nature preserve.

Stand-up paddleboarding has become popular in Prior Lake in recent years. (Photo courtesy of Three Rivers Park District) Lakefront Baseball, skate park, soccer/football, tennis, volleyball, basketball court, pleasure and hockey skating rinks with warming house, playground, sledding hills, picnic area with shelter, grills and electricity, shore fishing, hiking trails, nature preserve, amphitheater, concessions and restrooms, scenic/historic.

North Shore Oaks Playground, picnic area with grills, nature preserve.

Meadow View Playground, pinic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails, nature preserve.

Oakland Beach Basketball court, picnic area with shelter and grills, playground and pleasure skating rink.

Memorial Baseball, basketball court, horseshoes, playground, picnic area with shelters and grills, concessions, restrooms, electricity and water.

Pike Lake Hiking trails.

Northwood Playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, pleasure skating rink. Northwood Meadows Nature preserve.

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Attractions Raspberry Woods Hiking trails, nature preserve. Sand Point Beach Volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, swimming, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, fishing dock, boat launch, hiking trails, concessions and restrooms, electricity, water, boat slips. Sand Point Park Softball/T-ball, basketball, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, pleasure ice skating rink. Shepherd’s Path Picnic shelter, hiking trails, nature preserve. Sunset Hills Volleyball, softball/T-ball fields, basketball, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, pleasure ice skating rink. The Ponds Lighted baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, soccer/football, archery, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, concessions and restrooms, electricity, water, hiking trails, nature preserve.

Thomas Ryan Memorial Park Baseball, soccer/football fields, basketball concessions, restrooms, pinic area with grills, electricity, water, playground.

Willows Basketball court, softball/Tball fields, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, pleasure ice skating rink.

Timber Crest Basketball court, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails, nature preserve.

Woods at the Wilds Picnic area with shelter and grills, playground, scenic/historic.

Watzl’s Beach Swimming, picnic area with shelter and grills, shore fishing, hiking trails, concessions and restrooms, electricity and water, 18 boat slips. Westbury Ponds Hiking trail, nature preserve. Wilderness Ponds Playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails, nature preserve. Wilds Park Playground, softball/T-ball fields, volleyball, pleasure skating rinks, picnic area with shelter and grills. Wilds North Softball/T-ball fields, basketball court, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills.

Woodridge Softball, playground, pleasure rink, picnic area with shelter and grills. Woodview Hiking trails, nature preserve. Regional Parks Scott County Parks 952-496-8475 www.co.scott.mn.us Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park 400 W. 260th St., New Prague This 20-acre site, formerly operated as the Cedar Lake Farm and Day resort, offers shore fishing, swimming beach, picnic sites. Part of a future 300-acre regional park that will feature wetlands, Big Woods forest and 4,000 feet of shoreland, public recreation. Doyle-Kennefick Regional Park This 490-acre park in Cedar Lake Township is still undeveloped. Spring Lake Regional Park This 373-acre park includes a 40-acre city parcel on the northern shore of Spring Lake includes a dog park and trails. Three Rivers Park District 763-559-9000 www.threeriversparkdistrict.org The Landing-Minnesota River Heritage Park 2187 E. County Road 101, Shakopee 763-694-7784 www.threeriversparkdistrict.org

Inflatable games at Lakefront Days attract a range of ages, from toddlers to teens. (Photo by Lori Carlson)

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Cleary Lake Regional Park 18106 Texas Ave. S. (Co. Rd. 27), Prior Lake 763-694-7777

Biking, hiking, canoeing, golfing, swimming and picnicking, cross country skiing. It has 1,045 acres. Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve 15501 Murphy Lake Rd. (Co. Rd. 75), Savage 763-694-7777 Hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing, and mountain biking. This is a 2,400-acre park.

Recreation State Recreation Area Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area 19825 Park Blvd., Jordan 952-492-6400 Skate Park Lakefront Skate Park 5000 Kop Parkway, Lakefront Park, Prior Lake 952-447-9800 City-operated skate park featuring 3- and 5-foot ramps for skateboarders and in-line skaters. A helmet is mandatory for all users, and knee pads and wrist protection are strongly recommended. Admission is free. Swimming Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools

ISD 719 Pool Office Twin Oaks Middle School, Prior Lake 952-226-0893 Sand Point Beach 14349 Crest Ave. N.E., Prior Lake City-operated beach, concessions, volleyball, fishing pier, play equipment and sandy beach. Located off of County Road 42 and Crest Avenue. Watzl’s Beach – Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Parkway, Prior Lake City-operated beach, concessions, picnic facilities, fishing pier, boat slips and canoe rental. Horseback Riding/Lessons Bob Jensen Stables, Inc. 19650 Judicial Rd., Lakeville 952-435-5774 Heiland Hills Training 18060 Valley View Dr., Jordan 952-492-3457

Attractions

Spectators line up throughout downtown Prior Lake for the annual Lakefront Days parade. (Photo by Lori Carlson) Sports Clay Ranges MN Horse & Hunt Club 2920 220th St., Prior Lake 952-447-2272 Campgrounds Baylor Regional Park 10775 Co. Rd. 33, Norwood Young America 952-466-5250 Dakotah Meadows RV Park 2341 Park Pl., Prior Lake 1-800-653-CAMP or 952-445-8800 Fish Lake Acres Campground 3000 210th St. E., Prior Lake 952-492-3393 Lebanon Hills Park Campground 12100 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Apple Valley 651-688-1376

MN Valley State Park/Rec Area 19825 Park Blvd., Jordan 952-492-6400

Racquetball and squash courts, fitness equipment, swimming, skating, rock climbing, running, gyms.

Shakopee Valley RV Park 1245 Bluff Ave. E., Shakopee 952-445-7313

River Valley YMCA 3575 N. Berens Rd. NW, Prior Lake 952-230-9622

Town and Country RV Park and Campground 12630 Boone Ave. S., Savage 952-445-1756

Triple Play Sports 5832 Industrial Lane SE, Prior Lake 952-440-3330

Willâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Riverview RV Park 1705 3rd Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-5323 Snowmobiling Prior Lake Snowmobile Club 612-919-7811 Scott County SNO-Trails, Inc. 952-440-1003

Minneapolis S.W. KOA 3315 166th St. W., Jordan 952-492-6440

Water Skiing Shakopee-Prior Lake Shockwaves Water Ski Team www.splwsa.org

MN Horse & Hunt Club (Camping & RV Park) 2920 220th St., Prior Lake 952-447-2272

General Recreation Dakotah Sport & Fitness 2100 Trail of Dreams, Prior Lake 952-445-9400

Trails DNR-owned Minnesota Valley State Trail runs along the river (the federal and state governments own various parts of the river frontage being preserved). A boat landing, adjacent to the Minnesota River bridge in Belle Plaine, offers access to the river.

Wildlife Refuge Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington 952-854-5900

www.fws.gov/refuge/ minnesotavalley Made up of 14 separate units, the 14,000-acre Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge runs from Bloomington to Henderson, along both sides of the Minnesota River. Nearby Chaska, Rapids Lake and Louisville Swamp Units combine to provide 4,700 acres of outdoor opportunities such as hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing, wildlife observation and photography as posted on Refuge interpretive signs. Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center 15865 Carver Highlands Dr., Carver 952-361-4500 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska 952-443-1400 www.arboretum.umn.edu The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum has more than 1,000 acres of landscaped gardens, natural woodlands, wetlands and prairie, plant collections, and displays. Walk, hike, cross-country ski over eight miles of trails. Open 363 days a year. 2014 | priorlake.bigfishlifestyle.com

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food eat up! Chow down on Prior Lake cuisine

he popular Prior Lake Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, May to October, in downtown Prior Lake. Other foodie-friendly options include locally owned cafes and a destination bakery downtown; and restaurants serving up Italian, Mexican, Chinese and American meals. Coffee lovers have a choice among a local cafe, Artisan Coffee Bistro, or the Caribou Coffee outlet inside Lunds grocery. Captain Jack’s rounds out the offerings with a lakeside bar and restaurant. Festival fare arrives in summer, with food trucks at the Lakefront Music Fest and Lakefront Days celebration, and in September, when the Prior Lake Fire Department fires up the grill for its annual chicken barbecue Up to date content available fundraiser. on our app Don’t forget to grab a bite at the nearby Scott County Fair in Jordan or at the Renaissance Festival in neighboring Search for “bigfishlifestyle” Shakopee.

Lifestyle Focus Food vendors, music, games, a giant water slide, a wine tasting/business expo and more can be found at Lakefront Days. (Photo by Lori Carlson)

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The Prior Lake Farmers Market is open from 8â&#x20AC;Ża.m. to noon every Saturday from May to October in downtown Prior Lake. (Photo by Lori Carlson)

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Resident-friendly City Hall is asset

rior Lake City Hall isn’t just a place for elected officials to gather for weekly meetings. In addition to housing City Council chambers and offices for city departments, the building also has multiple meeting rooms for public groups to reserve, as well as Technology Village, a cluster of offices devoted to “incubating” start-up technology companies. Nearby Credit River and Spring Lake townships have their own town boards, and residents have a say in how decisions are made during annual board meetings. Prior Lake is governed by a mayor and four City Council members, each elected to serve four-year terms. The council meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at City Hall, 4646 Dakota St. Prior Lake is in Minnesota House District 55B and Senate District 55. In national politics, the city is served by Minnesota’s Second Congressional District. Also within Prior Lake’s boundaries is the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, a federally recognized tribe. As a sovereign government, the SMSC provides services to its members, including Up to date health and dental care, social services, content available on our app education, public works and more. The tribe also has intergovernmental agreements with surrounding cities and Search for “bigfishlifestyle” Scott County.

Lifestyle Focus Brothers Jacob (front) and Josh Nelson, first-grade students from Prior Lake, cast their ballots as part of Kids Voting Minnesota, a statewide mock election for K-12 students. Prior Lake is in Minnesota House District 55B and Senate District 55. In national politics, the city is served by Minnesota’s Second Congressional District. (File photo)

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getting involved

government

City of

prior lake City Hall 4646 Dakota St. S.E. 952-447-9800

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fboyles@cityofpriorlake.com www.cityofpriorlake.com TTY: 952-447-9800

952-447-9800

Frequently Called Numbers Police and fire emergency Police (non-emergency) Police (general information) Fire (general information) Police Tip Line Water and sewer billing Lost & found pets Parks and Recreation Scott County Sheriff Chamber of Commerce Transit Services

911 952-445-1411 952-440-3555 952-440-3473 1-800-222-TIPS 952-447-9843 952-447-9804 952-447-9820 952-496-8300 952-440-1000 952-447-9815

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

KEN HEDBERG Mayor 612-382-6143

RICHARD KEENEY Council member 612-889-7114

MONIQUE MORTON Council member 952-250-9951

MICHAEL MCGUIRE* Council member 952-447-3224

VANESSA SOUKUP Council member 612-385-3686

Term ends Dec. 31, 2016

Term ends Dec. 31, 2014

* This appointed official is up for election in November 2014.

Meetings The City of Prior Lake also has a Lakes Advisory Committee, Safety Advisory Committee and Economic Development Advisory Committee that meet regularly. Prior Lake Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Council Chambers SECOND MONDAY Prior Lake City Council, 7 p.m. Council Chambers THIRD MONDAY Prior Lake Economic Development Authority, 4 p.m. Prior Lake Planning Commission, 6 p.m. Council Chambers FOURTH MONDAY Prior Lake City Council, 7 p.m. Council Chambers All meetings of the City Council and its advisory bodies are open to the public, and rebroadcast on the city’s cable channel, PLTV-15.

Public Utilities ELECTRICITY Shakopee Public Utilities 952-445-1988 www.spucweb.com

FIRST MONDAY

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Water & Sewer Prior Lake Utility Billing 952-447-9843 or 952-447-9844

Water and sewer emergencies 952-445-1411

Ordinances Lawn Maintenance 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 Building and Transportation Services Department at 952-447-9850. Winter Regulations Snow Removal To facilitate snow and ice removal, parking is not allowed on city streets (including downtown)

government 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. Licenses and Permits Building Permits Prior Lake City Hall 952-447-9850 Building permits are required for most projects including decks, finished basements, wood stoves, fireplaces, water softener, furnace, air conditioning and demolition. The department also registers plumbing contractors. For residents’ convenience, the city has information sheets that list useful tips regarding fences, decks, landscaping and more. Shed Construction Sheds of less than 120 sq. ft. without permanent flooring may be constructed without a building permit. A zoning permit is required to assure proper setbacks. Pet Licenses Prior Lake City Hall 952-447-9800 Pet licenses are required and must be renewed every two years. Pets must wear the license tag around their necks. The fee is $25 (two-year license) for nonspayed/non-neutered, and $15 (two-year license) for spayed/ neutered. The owner must provide current documentation that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies. There is a limit of three dogs and/or cats per household, unless the owner has obtained a kennel permit. All dogs and cats are required to be on a leash in all cases when the animal is not on the owner’s property.

mayor’s column

Experience the magic W hen you have it, it is magical. I’m talking about a wonderful quality of life. And one thing is certain — Prior Lake has it. Prior Lake’s quality of life takes many forms: its attractive downtown, its exciting recreational opportunities, its bountiful natural resources, its strong sense of community and civic pride and its economic vitally. But Prior Lake’s great quality of life did not appear like a rabbit from a hat. Over a long period we have protected and invested in our many resources, increased the use of our recreational amenities, strengthened our neighborhoods and community bonds, nurtured our cooperative efforts and earned our reputation as a wonderful place to live, work and play. Most residents in Prior Lake want an attractive, welcoming downtown while retaining a quaint small-town feel, so we

consistently seek to improve Prior Lake’s thriving, bustling downtown while still retaining many of the elements of a rural town. Prior Lake also maintains a high-quality park and trail system that connects neighborhoods and provides a sense of place. We are graced with one the finest recreational lakes in the metro area. Prior Lake works hard to preserve water quality and recreation opportunities, expand parks and wetland areas and provide residents with many family-oriented and waterrelated activities and experiences throughout the year. Prior Lake’s active, involved and engaged residents are to be thanked. More than 50 volunteers serve on city advisory committees and commissions. Civic service groups also make a positive impact. Youth athletics groups run with the active support of hundreds of parent

volunteers. And various groups look after our lakes, including the Lake Associations, the Yacht Club and others. If you don’t believe in Prior Lake’s magic, take a look at a resident survey from earlier this year. It shows emphatically that most people love the quality of life here, and the numbers get higher every year of the survey. In 2014, 95% of residents rated the quality of life as positive – either excellent or good – with only 5% being more critical. Our excellent rating for quality of life jumped from 30% — 40% since 2011. Today, we do all we can to sustain the magic. More hard work and collaboration among our residents and partners is ahead, but with continued cooperation and responsible use of our natural resources, we will enjoy our wonderful quality of life for generations to come. Mayor Ken Hedberg

What do you enjoy most about Prior Lake? Everybody is really c l o s e - k n i t . We a ll know each other, and everyone’s really friendly. It’s a safe environment. We have really good schools, too.”

Most people are really friendly. I love biking downtown and going to the library. It’s a great place, and we have great views.”

Sophie Langdon

Ashtyn Meidinger

We moved here for the lake living and because it’s convenient and close to the cities. I love the library and the senior center. I found a wonderful group of ladies to play Mahjong with.”

We have all of th e big-town amenities nearby, but it still has a small-town feel. You often run into people when you’re out and about and think, ‘Hey, I’ve seen you around!’”

Carol Woodruff

Jen Krosnowski

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government

Scott County

Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee, MN 55379-1220

952-445-7750 As Scott County continues to lead the state in population growth, progress is evident throughout the community. Over the last several years, Scott County has managed to keep its budget in check while still investing in its residents’ future: from the acquisition of new parks and green spaces to developing highly successful transit partnerships (the BlueXpress commuter line and the SmartLink transit cooperative), from the construction of two new mixed-use library facilities to installing a high-tech fiber optic ring, Scott County is truly committed to its new vision: “Where individuals, families, and businesses thrive.” Residents are encouraged to

TTY/TDD : 952-496-8170 www.co.scott.mn.us keep current on County news through viewing Board meetings (available online in “real time” and on-demand), visiting the website (www.co.scott.mn.us), tuning in to local government access cable for meeting coverage and other programming, following the county on Facebook and reading the awardwinning resident newsletter (The Scott County SCENE). In addition, you can become more directly involved by volunteering with various community groups, serving on a citizen advisory committee, or by attending County board meetings and workshops, which are held on most Tuesdays at 9 a.m. (please visit the website for up-to-date schedule information). File photo

elected officials board of commissioners

JOE WAGNER District 1 612-270-2660

Other elected officials

TOM WOLF District 2 952-440-6805

DAVE MENDEN District 3 952-445-1053

KEVIN STUDNICKA* Sheriff 952-496-8318

PAT CILIBERTO Scott County Attorney 952-496-8240

jwagner@co.scott.mn.us

twolf@co.scott.mn.us

dmenden@co.scott.mn.us

kstudnicka@co.scott.mn.us

pciliberto@co.scott.mn.us

Term ends Dec. 31, 2016

Term ends Dec. 31, 2014

* These officials are up for re-election in November 2014.

Emergency numbers BARBARA MARSCHALL District 4 952-447-5748

JON ULRICH* District 5 612-716-6724

bmarschall@co.scott.mn.us

julrich@co.scott.mn.us

Term ends Dec. 31, 2016

Term ends Dec. 31, 2014

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Medical/Police/Fire 911 Directions to the Government Center 952-496-8777 Job Hotline 952-496-8598 Switchboard 952-445-7750 Animal Control 952-894-9065 Court Administration 952-496-8200

government Other Permits & Licenses The city also has other license and permit requirements. Gambling, liquor, massage, refuse hauler, solicitors, outdoor events and cigarette licenses may be applied for from the Finance Department.

Frequently Called Numbers Administration Gary L. Shelton

Administrator 952-496-8100 gshelton@co.scott.mn.us Lezlie Vermillion

Deputy County Administrator 952-496-8346 lvermillion@co.scott.mn.us Lisa Kohner

Public Affairs Coordinator 952-496-8780 lkohner@co.scott.mn.us Debra Brazil

Deputy Clerk of the County Board 952-496-8601 dbrazil@co.scott.mn.us (Handles committee appointments, vacancies; county board agenda)

Human Services Child and Adult Protection 952-445-7751

Public Health Environmental Health 952-496-8787

Courts Court Administration 952-496-8200

Child Support 952-496-8183

Public Health Services 952-496-8584

Community Corrections 952-496-8260

Daycare Licensing 952-445-7751

Jury Line 952-496-8201

Employment & Training 952-496-8686

Public Works Division County Engineer, Highway, Surveyor 952-496-8346

Customer Service General 952-496-8150 Boat/Snowmobile/ATV Driver’s Licenses Hunting/Fishing Licenses Liquor Licenses Passports/Photos Motor Vehicles Cross Country Ski Permits Birth Certificates Death Certificates Marriage Licenses Charitable Gambling

Financial Assistance 952-445-7751

Elections General 952-496-8161

Volunteer Program 952-496-8169

Victim/Witness 952-496-8242

Voter Registration 952-496-8161

TTY/TDD (Hearing/Speech Impaired)

Foster Care Licensing 952-445-7751 Mental Health Center 952-445-7751 New Options 952-403-7979 Public Health Services 952-496-8584

Veterans’ Services 952-496-8176 Welfare Fraud Hotline 651-297-4147 or 800-627-9977

952-496-8170 Animals Animal Control 952-894-9065 Community Services Division Building Inspections 952-496-8475

Employment/ Employee Relations Employee Relations (Personnel) 952-496-8103 Job Hotline 952-496-8598

Environmental Health 952-496-8475

Re-employment (Unemployment) 952-403-7990

Planning/Zoning 952-496-8475

Workforce Development Center 952-496-8686

County Attorney Criminal Division 952-496-8240

Extension Service U of M Extension–Scott Co. 952-492-5410

Juvenile Division 952-496-8240

First Stop Shop County Economic Development Office 952-496-8613

Civil Division 952-496-8656

Workforce Development Center 952-496-8686 Mosquito Control Metropolitan Mosquito Control 651-645-9149 Natural Resources/Parks Three Rivers Park District 763-559-6700 Parks Planning 952-496-8783 Soil & Water Conservation 952-492-5425 Watershed Management 952-496-8054 Public Affairs 952-496-8601

Administrative Services Accounts Payable 952-496-8189 Billing/Collections 952-496-8464 Customer Service 952-496-8150 Facilities Management 952-496-8439 Information Technology 952-496-8308 Property Tax Appraisal 952-496-8115 Estimates 952-496-8150 Payments 952-496-8150 Real Estate Listing Info 952-496-8150 Recorder 952-496-8438 Abstract Property 952-496-8150 Local Government Association Scott County Association for Leadership and Efficiency www.scaleinfo.org Soil and Water Conservation Scott County Office 952-492-5425 7901 W. 190th St., Jordan

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government Sheriff Administration 952-496-8300

Elko New Market 110 J. Roberts Way 952-461-8030

Civil Process Bureau 952-496-8320

New Prague 400 Main St. E. 952-758-2391

Power outage

Savage 13090 Alabama Ave. S. 952-707-1770

Shakopee Public Utilities 952-445-1988 www.spucweb.com

Shakopee 235 S. Lewis St. 952-233-9590

Natural Gas CenterPoint Energy

Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative

Billing & New Service 952-492-2313

Communications 952-496-8311 Detectives 952-496-8739 Emergency Management 952-496-8181

952-492-8255 www.mvec.net

Account info/New service 612-372-4727

Jail Administration 952-496-8327 Jail Systems 952-496-8327 Juvenile Alternative Facility 952-496-8950 Patrol 952-496-8413 Records 952-496-8301

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

Jake Grussing, Library Director jgrussing@co.scott.mn.us www.scott.lib.mn.us

Warrants 952-496-8315

Reference Libraries Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8713

Libraries Prior Lake Library 16210 Eagle Creek Ave., Prior Lake 952-447-3375

Library Book Renewal Line

Scott County Historical Society/ Stans Museum 235 Fuller St. S., Shakopee 952-445-0378

Utilities

952-890-9184 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. The other six are:

Buried Cable – Call Before You Dig Gopher State One 651-454-0002 www.gopherstateonecall.org

Belle Plaine 125 W. Main 952-873-6767

Electricity Xcel Energy 1-800-895-4999

Electric outage Jordan 275 Creek Lane S. 952-496-8050

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612-372-4727

Suspected gas leak 612-372-5050 www.centerpointenergy.com Water & Sewer Prior Lake Utility Billing 952-447-9843 or 952-447-9844

Water and sewer emergencies Scott County Library Administration 13090 Alabama Ave., Savage 952-707-1760

Regional Training Facility 952-496-8948

Veterans’ Services 952-496-8176

Repair service

1-800-895-1999 www.xcelenergy.com

952-445-1411 Telephone/IPTV Integra Telecom 952-226-7000 Century Link 1-800-475-7526

Metropolitan Council 390 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55101 651-602-1000

Public Information 651-602-1140 www.metrocouncil.org public.info@metc.state.mn.us The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning organization for the seven-county Twin Cities area. The council advocates for vital communities and a competitive region. It runs the regional bus system, collects and treats wastewater and manages water resources preservation, plans regional parks and administers funds that provide housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. The council serves the metropolitan counties of Anoka, Carver, Da-

kota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington. The region encompasses 189 cities and townships and a population of 2.85 million. It is divided into 16 districts. The governor appoints a representative for each, as well as the council chairperson. The council’s website provides information about the region and regional services. The site has current data on aviation, demographics, the economy, housing, land use, parks and open space, transportation, and water quality and supply. Forecasts of population, employment and households are available, as are city and township data, regional plans, water resources, and transportation information. Visit www.metrocouncil.org or email at public.info@metc.state. mn.us.

Watershed Watershed management organizations and watershed districts in the Twin Cities metropolitan area participate in water planning and implementation. Scott County Watershed Management Organization

Paul Nelson, administrator 952-496-8054 pnelson@co.scott.mn.us www.co.scott.mn.us Watershed Planning Commission meets the fourth Monday of the month at 4 p.m. at the Scott County Government Center. Lower Minnesota River Watershed District

Terry Schwalbe, administrator 952-856-5880 terrs@lowermn.com www.watersheddistrict.org Meetings are the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Chaska City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, Chaska Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District 952-447-4166

Michael J. Kinney, administrator 952-378-2164 mkinney@plslwd.org info@plslwd.org www.plslwd.org The district includes parts of Prior Lake, Savage, Shakopee and Sand

government Creek and Spring Lake Townships. Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Prior Lake City Hall, 4646 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake.

Licenses and Documents Motor Vehicle Plates/ Tabs, Boat & Motor Licensing, Title Transfers Prior Lake License Bureau 14033 Commerce Ave., Prior Lake 952-447-8817 Scott County Customer Service

Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150 www.co.scott.mn.us Jordan Government Center

Jordan City Hall 210 E. 1st St., Jordan 952-492-6330 Driver’s License Renewals See above list or visit www. mvrenewal.state.mn.us. Driver’s Exams MN Driver’s License Exam Station 418 Pine St., Chaska 952-448-3740 Liquor & Tobacco Licenses, Charitable Gambling Permits City of Prior Lake 4646 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake 952-447-9840 Scott County Customer Service

Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150 Scott County does these for the unincorporated areas. Hunting/Fishing Licenses Prior Lake License Bureau 14033 Commerce Ave., Prior Lake 952-447-8817 Scott County Customer Service

Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150 Sporting goods and convenience stores also sell these licenses.

Lisa Pollard runs the information desk at the Prior Lake Library on a busy Monday afternoon. (Photo by Hannah Jones) Passports, Birth & Death Certificates, Marriage Licenses Scott County Customer Service Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150

to help bring residents to work, local shopping areas and appointments. It offers services to the local area and coordinates transit connections to routes throughout the seven-county metro area.

U.S. Postal Service

Dial-A-Ride 952-496-8341 Dial-A-Ride is a reservationonly, shared-ride transit service. All buses are wheelchair-lift equipped and door-to-door assistance is available. The driver will assist riders to the first door of their home or destination. Service hours are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday-Friday. Reservation hours are 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (M-F). Rides are subject to availability and ride requests are recommended up to seven days in advance. Dial-A-Ride connection from Burnsville Transit Station to Southbridge Park & Ride and Shepherd of the Lake Park & Ride

Prior Lake Post Office 4455 Village Lake Dr. S.E. 55372 800-275-8777 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon

ZIP Code Information 1-800-275-8777 www.usps.com

Transportation Smart Link Transit Scott County Transit (now Smart Link Transit) offers a variety of transportation services

(by reservation only): 952-4968341. Service operates between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday-Friday. ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) transportation service 952-496-8001 ADA transportation services are for persons who cannot use regular route buses due to disability, who have received certification through the Metro Mobility Service Center, and who are traveling to and from eligible Scott County communities. ADA service days and hours vary between cities. Connections are available to other ADA providers serving Carver, Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey counties. Local fixed route services (serving Shakopee and Prior Lake) 952-496-8341 Shakopee Route 496 – The City of Shakopee operates a local circulator year round. 2014 | priorlake.bigfishlifestyle.com

government BlueXpress (fixed Route 490 to downtown Minneapolis) 952-496-8800 www.BlueXpressBus.com For additional information or schedule details, visit www.smartlinktransit.com or call Smart Link Transit to request a Rider’s Guide. Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) 952-882-7500 www.mvta.com The MVTA is the public transit provider for Savage, Burnsville, Eagan, Apple Valley and Rosemount. It offers express service to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, reverse commute, and local fixed and flex routes. A Park & Ride station is located in Savage at 141st St. and Huntington Ave. (one block north of County Rd. 42) for buses 421, 444 and 464.

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Health and Human Services Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-7750 Valley Green Workforce Development Center 752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-496-8686 Child Support Enforcement 952-496-8183 Assistance in collecting child support. Employment & Training 952-496-8686 • Job Training: Providing training and job placement for adults and youth. • Summer Youth Program: Summer jobs for youth ages 14-21. • Senior Employment: Parttime jobs for people over 55.

government Child Care Assistance 952-496-8686 Help in paying for child care expenses. Financial Assistance 952-496-8686 • Emergency Assistance: Emergency help to adults and families. • MFIP (formerly AFDC): Monthly help for families with children in need of food, clothing and/or shelter. • General Assistance: Monthly help for adults who meet a category of eligibility. • Food Support (SNAP): Providing support for families and adults. • Medical Assistance: Help for adults and families with children who do not have money for medical care. • Minnesota Supplemental Aid: Help for people who are aged, blind or disabled. • County Funeral: Assistance with burial expenses. • Fraud: Preventing people from obtaining assistance for which they do not qualify. Mental Health Program 952-445-7751

Emergency After Hours 952-442-7601 Assessment and testing, emergency help, couples and family counseling, support groups, courtordered mediation evaluations for families that are separating, case management and support for those with mental illness, and group therapy. Carver-Scott Crisis Program 952-442-7601 (24 hours) Public Health Nursing 952-496-8577 • Disease Prevention: Control of and education about diseases that can spread and immunization clinics. • Health Promotion: Information about how to stay healthy. • Maternal & Child Health: Teach pregnant women and new mothers how to care for themselves and their children.

• Child & Teen Checkups: Wellchild screening services for all children, birth to 21 years who are on medical assistance and MNCare programs. Social Services 952-445-7751

Emergency After Hours 952-496-8484 • Adult Mental Health: Services provided to adults with severe and persistent mental illness • Adult Services: Protection of vulnerable adults, information about senior services, and services to support adults to live in their own homes. • Children’s Mental Health: Services to families of and children who have severe emotional disturbance. • Children’s Services: Protection of abused or neglected children, and help to strengthen families so they can stay together. • Central Intake: Information about services, referrals to services and determination of services required. • Chemical Dependency: Provision of assessment and referral to required services. • Developmental Disabilities: Provide services to help people with developmental disabilities live in their communities.

CAP Agency Scott-Carver-Dakota CAP Agency, Inc. 712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-496-2125 info@capagency.org www.capagency.org The CAP Agency is a private, non-profit human service organization serving a three-county area. The following is a list of its services, along with a short description and the phone number for each program. To reach a program, call the number listed above, unless otherwise indicated. Children & Family Services Child Care Aware 952-402-9824 Supports the development and maintenance of high quality childcare opportunities. Assists prospective providers in establishing their business and provides ongoing information to parents, providers and the community about current and emerging trends and issues in the area of early childhood care and education. For child care referrals, call: 651-641-0332 Parent Aware The new quality rating and improvement system in Minnesota.

Metrowide 651-641-0332

Home and Community Care Intake 952-496-8556 • Long term care consultations to help people and their families choose services that reflect their needs and preferences. • Administration and case management of home and communitybased waiver programs. • Relocation screenings for clients leaving nursing homes. Volunteers 952-496-8169 Opportunities for mentors, drivers, budget consultants, activity and office assistants and internships.

Food & Nutrition Services Food Shelf 952-496-2125 Offers a nutritionally balanced food package to individuals and families who do not have adequate resources to meet their nutritional needs. The Food Shelf is located at 712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee. An additional Food Shelf site is located at 110650 Village Rd., Chaska. WIC (Women, Infants and Children) 952-402-9869 Provides nutrition education and food vouchers to qualifying women who are pregnant, breast-feeding or postpartum, and families with infants and children to age 5. SNAP 952-402-9835 SNAP helps ensure that everyone is able to receive the food they need for sound nutrition and a wellbalanced diet. Monthly benefits are issued to eligible clients in the form of re-usable Electronic Benefit Transfer card (EBT) that can be used at most grocery stores. Housing & Energy Services Energy Assistance Program 651-322-3500 Provides eligible households with grants to help with cost of heating bills and energy-related repairs.

Local 952-402-9824 Crisis Nursery 612-839-5101 Provides parents in crisis with short-term day and overnight childcare. Also offers parents counseling, support and referral services. Telephone calls are answered 24 hours a day. Head Start 651-322-3500 Provides a family-oriented child development program providing education, social services and health and nutrition services for 3- to 5-year-olds from incomeeligible families. Head Start also serves children with disabilities.

Homeless Prevention Helps people who are at risk of becoming homeless to maintain current housing if funding is available. Assistance includes supportive services intended to help clients stabilize their situation and become self-reliant. Transitional Housing Provides homeless families and individuals with safe and affordable housing while they work toward self-reliance. (Limited Availability) Weatherization 651-322-3500 Helps eligible homeowners and renters reduce their heating and cooling costs by providing insulation and caulking and making minor repairs.

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government Community-Based Services Emergency Services Provides funds for rent, damage deposits and other necessities to people in emergency situations when other options are not available. Assistance is given in the form of grants when funding is available. Thrift Shop 952-402-9878 Provides a comfortable and upbeat department store atmosphere where gently used clothing and small household items can be purchased at very affordable prices. Located at 712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee, the store is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Volunteers contribute their time to assist in the operation of the Thrift Shop, and all the items on the sales floor are donated. Backpack Program 952-402-9856 The backpack distribution occurs every year in August. Backpacks and school supplies are collected during June and July and distributed near the middle of August. Children must be between the ages (school grades) of kindergarten-12th grade to be eligible. Hope for the Holidays 952-496-2125 This is available to families living in Scott and Carver Counties who are unable to provide holiday gifts for their families. Parents interested in having their children sponsored through this program must call CAP Customer Service at 952-496-2125. Chore Services 952-402-9835 Provides indoor and outdoor maintenance services. Chore Services include seasonal yard clean-up, snow removal, grass mowing, window washing, heavy indoor cleaning, and minor home repairs.

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Elections Voter Registration Voters must be registered. With the proper identification, they may register on Election Day. Residents may register to vote when renewing driver’s licenses. For more information on voter’s registration, eligibility and/or absentee voting, call 952-496-8560 or write Scott County Elections, 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee, MN 55379. Poll Locations Primary and General Elections Prior Lake

Precinct 1 Prior Lake City Hall 4646 Dakota St. S.E.

Lorinda Welch, a teacher in Prior Lake, teaches with help from a PowerPoint p the presidential election and the Electoral College. (File photo)

Precinct 2 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 5634 Luther Rd. S.E.

Cedar Lake Township St. Patrick Social Hall 24425 Old Hwy. 13 Blvd.

Precinct 3 Prior Lake Baptist Church 5690 Credit River Rd. S.E.

Precinct 5 Fire Station No. 2 3906 Station Place N.W.

Precinct 6A

Bridgewood Church 6201 W. 135th St.

Precinct 8 Louisville Township Marystown Parish Center 15850 Marystown Rd.

Precinct 4 Friendship Church 17741 Fairlawn Ave.

Precinct 7

O’Connell Road Fire Station 14321 O’Connell Rd.

School District Elections School District 719 Prior Lake residents of School District 719 will have the same precincts and polling locations as the general election.

School District 720 The Shakopee precincts are the same as those used in primary and general elections. In addition to the Shakopee precincts, the following are school district polling places:

Holy Cross Church 14085 Pike Lake Trail N. E.

Spring Lake, Sand Creek, Credit River and Cedar Lake Townships

Jackson, Louisville and Sand Creek Townships

Spring Lake Town Hall

Jackson Town Hall 1091 W. 130th St.

Precinct 6B

20381 Fairlawn Ave., Spring Lake Township

Living Hope Lutheran Church 8600 Horizon Dr.

Credit River Township

Precinct 5

Credit River Town Hall

Fire Station No. 2 3906 Station Place N.W.

Precinct 7 Shepherd of the Lake Church 3611 North Berens Rd. N.W.

Prior Lake

18985 Meadow View Blvd., Credit River Township

Precinct 7

Savage

Shepherd of the Lake Church 3611 North Berens Rd. N.W.

Credit River Township

Precinct 3

Precinct 5

Credit River Town Hall 18985 Meadow View Blvd.

Savage City Hall 6000 McColl Dr.

McColl Pond ELC 13550 Dakota Ave.

Precinct 4

Precinct 7

St. Mary Magdalene Lutheran Church 14225 Quentin Ave. S.

Bridgewood Church 6201 W. 135th St.

Spring Lake Township Spring LakeTown Hall 20381 Fairlawn Ave.

Sand Creek Township Minnesota Valley Electric Coop 125 Minnesota Valley Electric Dr.

Precinct 5 McColl Pond ELC 13550 Dakota Ave.

Precinct 6 Bethesda Church 15033 S. Hwy. 13

Party Contacts Democratic Farmer Labor Party (DFL) 255 E. Plato Blvd., St. Paul 651-293-1200

government Representative Tony Albright (R-55B) 417 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 651-297-9010 rep.tony.albright@house.mn Constitutional Officers

resentation that she and other teachers used in their lessons about

Republican Party of Minnesota (GOP) 525 Park St., St. Paul 651-222-0022 Independence Party (IP) P.O. Box 40495, St. Paul 651-487-9700

State of Minnesota MN Workforce Center 752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-445-7087 www.positivelyminnesota.com/wfc Job service is available to all job seekers and employers. Information concerning filing for unemployment insurance can be obtained by calling 651-296-3644 or at www.uimn.org. MN Correctional Facility 1010 W. Sixth Ave., Shakopee

Tracy Beltz, Warden 952-496-4440 The facility houses adult women felons. MN Extension Education â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Scott County 7151 190th St. W., Jordan 952-492-5410 mnext-scott@umn.edu MN Department of Natural Resources â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Conservation Service 7050 East County Road 101, Shakopee 952-496-4141

Scott Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) 7151 190th St. W., #125, Jordan 952-492-5425 www.scottswcd.org Senate Note: These listings subject to change pending the outcome of the November 2014 election. Senate Information 651-296-0504 www.senate.leg.state.mn.us Senator Eric R. Pratt (R-55) 23 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-4123 sen.eric.pratt@ senate.mn House House Information 651-296-2146 www.house.leg.state.mn.us Representative Michael Beard (R-55A) 417 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-8872 rep.mike.beard@house.mn

Governor Mark Dayton (D) 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 651-201-3400 www.mn.gov/governor Attorney General Lori Swanson (D) 1400 Bremer Tower 445 Minnesota St. St. Paul, MN 55101 651-296-3353 attorney.general@state.mn.us www.ag.state.mn.us Secretary of State Mark Ritchie (D) 180 State Office Building 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-2803 secretary.state@state.mn.us www.sos.state.mn.us

United States U.S. Congress Senate Note: These listings are subject to change, pending the outcome of the November General Election. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) 302 Hart Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-3244 www.klobuchar. senate.gov 1200 Washington Ave. S., Suite 250 Minneapolis, MN 55415 612-727-5220 Senator Al Franken (D) 309 Hart Office Bldg., Washington, D.C. 20510 202-224-5641 www.franken. senate.gov 60 E. Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107 651-221-1016 House of Representatives Note: These listings are subject to change, pending the outcome of the November General Election. Representative John Kline (R-2nd District) 2439 Rayburn House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 202-225-2271 www.kline.house.gov 350 W. Burnsville Pkwy., Suite 135, Burnsville, MN 55337 952-808-1213

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Health live well, stay fit

Lifestyle Focus

Prior Lake has a variety of ways to keep active and be healthy

A donor gives blood at a drive sponsored by Memorial Blood Centers at the Prior Lake Library. (File photo)

variety of medical, dental and eye clinics are located in Prior Lake, and residents in need of emergency help, hospital care or birthing support are no more than 10 miles from St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee. Allina, Fairview and Park Nicollet all serve the area, along with independently owned dental offices, optometry services and chiropractic clinics. The area also has clinics offering behavioral health and Up to date family psychology services. content available To get in shape or stay fit, residents on our app might hit the gym at one of about five area gyms and fitness centers, among Search for “bigfishlifestyle” them the nonprofit River Valley YMCA.

Advertisers St. Francis Regional Medical Center 32 Children’s Dental Care

Olson Dental

St. Gertrude’s Health Center

Babcock & Morgan Family Dental 34

health Health and Wellness Hospitals Fairview Ridges Hospital 201 E. Nicollet Blvd., Burnsville 952-892-2000 www.fairview.org Mayo Clinic Health Systems 301 Second St. NE, New Prague 952-758-4431 www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org St. Francis Regional Medical Center 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-428-3000 www.stfrancis-shakopee.com Urgent Care St. Francis Urgent Care – Shakopee 1455 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-428-2111 Transitional Care Facilities St. Gertrude’s Health Center 1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee 952-233-4400 Shakopee Friendship Manor 1340 Third Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-4155 Medical Clinics Allina Medical Clinic Shakopee 1601 St. Francis Ave., #100, Shakopee 952-428-3535 Allina Medical Clinic-Crossroads Dean Lakes 4201 Dean Lakes Blvd., #120, Shakopee 952-496-6700 Fairview Lakeville Clinic 18580 Joplin Ave., Lakeville 952-892-9555 Fairview Clinics Burnsville 303 Nicollet Blvd. E., Burnsville 952-460-4000 Fairview Clinics, Prior Lake 4151 Willowood St. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-2600 Park Nicollet Clinic 4670 Park Nicollet Ave., S.E., Prior Lake 1415 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-993-7750

Brandan Eisma of Prior Lake (front) and Tyler Dietrich of Savage ride during a Prior Lake High School Mountain Biking Team practice. (File photo) Quello Clinic Ltd. 6350 143rd St., Savage Medical Building, Savage 952-428-0200 Specialty Clinics DaVita Dialysis Center 7456 South Park Dr., Savage 1-800-424-6589 Kidney Specialists of Minnesota, P.A. 1515 St. Francis Ave., #250, Shakopee 952-428-2600 Metropolitan Pediatric Specialists 1515 St. Francis Ave., #100, Shakopee 952-445-6700 Minneapolis Heart Institute 1601 St. Francis Ave., #100, Shakopee 952-428-2099 St. Francis Cancer Care Center 1475 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-428-2031 St. Francis Cardiac Rehabilitation 1515 St. Francis Ave., #105, Shakopee 952-428-2080

St. Francis Rehabilitative Services 1601 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-428-2001

Minneapolis Children’s Heart Clinic 612-813-8800

St. Francis Sleep Diagnostics Center-Shakopee 952-428-2800

Minneapolis Otolaryngology 952-920-4595

Specialty Care Clinic 1515 St. Francis Ave., Shakopee 952-428-2600 Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Institute 952-915-6000

Twin Cities Orthopedics 952-456-7410 Twin Cities Spine Center 612-775-6200 Urologic Physicians, PA 952-920-7660

Hennepin PM & R 612-873-8700

Chemical Health Lifestyles Counseling Services 14162 Commerce Ave. N.E., Prior Lake 952-447-1117

Kidney Specialists of Minnesota, P.A. 952-428-2600

Five Stars Recovery Center 102 E. Second St., #110B, Chaska 952-448-6557

Diabetes & Nutrition Education 952-428-3324

Medical Advanced Pain Specialists (MAPS) 763-537-6000

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Leisure Relaxation haven Want to kick back? Prior Lake can help

ere’s where Prior Lake truly shines. Pristine parks offer many acres of green space, gathering places, fishing spots and paved and unpaved trails ripe for walking the dog, biking, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, even Nordic walking. The city’s “crown jewel” — Lakefront Park — has walking trails, a beach, a pavilion, a hockey rink and a skateboard park. Up to date Cleary Lake Regional Park, operated content available by Three Rivers Park District, has on our app hiking and skiing trails, a golf course, an off-leash dog park, a campground and opportunities for boating, swimming, Search for “bigfishlifestyle” fishing and more.

Lifestyle Focus Blake Redetzke (with puck) skates away from Zoe Gonzalez at the Lakefront Park ice rink. (File photos)

leisure Great Scott Cycling Club

Kerry Hoeschen 952-440-8104 www.greatscottcycling.com Home Educators for Excellence www.hedfex.org Knights of Columbus – Father John Deere Council (#4914) 952-270-4993 League of Women Voters of MN 651-224-5445 www.lwvmn.org LaLeche League www.llli.org Landing Volunteers 763-694-7784 Lions Club 952-447-7277 www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ priorlakemn/ Marine Corps League Karen Dekker of Prior Lake and Kay Dunning of Savage dress the part and promote the Prior Lake Players’ production of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” (Photo by Hannah Jones)

Youth Sports BAC–Burnsville Athletic Club 100 Civic Center Parkway, Burnsville 952-895-4425 www.bacsports.org Burnsville Fire Soccer Club www.burnsvillefire.org Premiere Dance Academy Dawn Schulberg 952-447-5788 Prior Lake–Savage Hockey Association www.plsha.com Prior Lake Soccer Club www.priorlakesoccer.org

P.L.A.Y. – Prior Lake Athletics for Youth 952-440-7529 www.playinfo.org

Clubs & Organizations American Legion Post 447

Burnsville YMCA 952-898-9622 For more information about sports clubs/organizations, contact the Prior Lake Parks and Recreation Department at 952-447-9820.

Prior Lake Youth Wrestling Club (Gr. K-6) Kory Mosher 612-747-0900

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952-447-1683 jrvice@twoeagles-mcl.org Minnesota Valley Riders Saddle Club

Jason Funk 952-873-3635

Robert Roe 952-447-5811

MN Deer Hunters AssociationMN River Valley Chapter

American Legion Post 447 Auxiliary

Barb Breeggemann

Betty Roe

952-445-4396 www.mndeerhunters.com

952-447-5811

Adult Sports Co-Rec Softball Angie Barstad 952-447-9822 River Valley YMCA 3575 N. Berens Rd. NW, Prior Lake 952-230-9622

American Legion – Dan Patch Post #643

Ed Reiners, Manager; Steve Julkowski, Commander

Shakopee-Prior Lake Shockwaves Water Ski Team www.splwsa.org For more information about sports clubs/organizations, contact the Prior Lake Parks and Recreation Department at 952-4479820.

MN Landscape Arboretum Auxiliary 612-625-9587 www.arboretum.umn.edu

12375 Princeton Ave. S., Savage 952-894-6940

MN River Valley Masonic Lodge #6 www.mn-rivervalley.org

Carver/Scott Master Gardeners

MN Valley Mothers of Multiples Club www.mvmom.org

Sue Riesgraf South Metro Storm Swim Club 952-953-7789 www.mnstorm.org

King Cole

952-466-5309 riesg003@umn.edu Ducks Unlimited www.ducks.org

MN Water Fowl Association 952-767-0320 www.mnwaterfowl.com

Friends of the Minnesota Valley 952-858-0727 www.friendsofmnvalley.org

Moms in Prayer International 952-894-9029 www.momsintouch.org

leisure MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

Prior Lake Sportsmen’s Club

Barbara Prindle

U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol, Viking Squadron

Job’s Daughters

Friendship Church 17741 Fairlawn Ave., Prior Lake 952-447-8282

bprindle@msn.com

Major Dan Jorgenson

www.mnjd.org

Living Hope Lutheran

Rainbow Animal Rescue 952-440-3824

8600 Horizon Dr. S., Shakopee 952-445-1785

www.mncap.org/viking/

Relay for Life of Scott County Newcomers Club of the SW Suburbs www.NewcomersMN.com

Ruby Winings

NOW – National Organization for Women — MN Valley www.now.org/chapters

Prior Lake Snowmobile Club

952-445-6354 www.relayforlife.org/scottcountymn

612-919-7811 Rotary International – Prior Lake

Optimist Club

Bill Schult, Jr.

Jenny Nagy

651-303-4194

952-226-0085 Pheasants Forever of Scott County 651-773-2000 www.pheasantsforever.org Prior Lake Association 952-440-5503 www.priorlakeassociation.org Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce 4785 Dakota St., Prior Lake 952-440-1000 www.priorlakechamber.com Prior Lake Dollars for Scholars

SAFCOM 952-496-8300

VFW Post 6208 16306 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake 952-226-6208

Youth Organizations Camp Fire U.S.A. 612-235-7284 info@campfireusa-mn.org www.campfireusa-mn.org Camp Tanadoona 952-474-8085

Prior Lake Garden Club

Jane Horn 952-447-3061 oyjane2@gmail.com Prior Lake MOMS Club www.momsclub.org Prior Lake MOMS Meetup Club www.priorlake-area-moms.com

Darlene Brooks

Carrie Dobie 952-226-0088

Prior Lake Players www.plplayers.org

Camp Kici-Yapi

Cathy Augustin

13220 Pike Lake Trail NE, Prior Lake 952-835-2567

651-307-8492

Scott County Crazy Quilters 952-445-0378

YMCA – Burnsville 13850 Portland Ave. S., Burnsville 952-898-9622 www.ymcatwincities.org

Scott-Carver Threshers 952-492-2062 Scott County Fair Board

Brad Woodward 952-492-2436 www.scottcountyfair.com

South Metro Chorale www.southmetrochorale.org www.stagestheatre.org Sweet Adelines

Monica Baker U of M Extension – Scott County 7151 190th St. W., Jordan 952-492-5410 mnext-scott@umn.edu www.extension.umn.edu

952-884-8810 Studio Arts A Brush with Water

Emily Anderson 952-496-0503

Shriners’ Club (West Suburban) 952-473-8619 Scott County Historical Society/ Stans Museum 235 Fuller St. S., Shakopee 952-445-0378 info@scottcountyhistory.org www.scottcountyhistory.org

4-H Clubs The U of M Extension oversees the 4-H programs in Scott County and can provide information about both the program and existing clubs in the community. Credit River Comets

Ben Burnett

Art for Youth

Darlene Brooks 952-447-3404 Burnsville Visual Arts Society P.O. Box 1041, Burnsville 612-568-6562 www.bvasmn.com

952-226-3951 Minnesota Watercolor Society

Southwest Metro Animal Rescue and Adoption Society 952-368-PAWS www.swmetroanimalrescue.org

Lucky Stars

Carol Wingard

Sandy Braun

952-942-7019

952-440-6429

St. Francis Auxiliary & Volunteers 952-428-2065

Northern Star Council

Toastmasters — Midday Mumblers 952-288-4154 middaymumblers.org

Girl Scouts

www.northernstarbsa.org

Scott County Crazy Quilters 952-445-0378 Upper Midwest Bead Society

Doris Coghill

952-447-3404 Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Ed. Youth Programs

Burnsville Performing Arts Center 12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville 952-895-4680 www.burnsvillepac.com

Sand Creek Gray Beards – National Wild Turkey Federation www.nwtf.org

Boy Scouts of America Prior Lake Painters

Performing Arts Dakota Valley Symphony www.dakotavalleysymphony.org

South of the River Community Band

Jim Snyder Prior Lake Friends of the Library 952-447- 3375

Arts & Entertainment

YMCA Camp

Renee Kaiser-Muelken 952-221-5703

Job’s Daughters International

Girl Scout Council of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys 800-845-0787 www.girlscoutsrv.org

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Lifestyle Focus Some of the younger members of the Wacipi dancers enter the arena (above). To the left, locals take part in the Polar Plunge. (File photo)

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Anchor Iron Company

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From Lakefront Days to Polar Plunge, residents live it up

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uality of life” and “small-town feel” are almost always Prior Lake residents’ responses to the question, “What’s your favorite thing about living here?” Lake life isn’t just for owners of lakeshore property. Marinas and parks offer public and private boat slips. Festivals fill the park — Lakefront Music Fest in July and Lakefront Days Up to date in August. The Shakopee Mdewakanton content available Sioux Community’s vibrant Wacipi on our app (Pow Wow) draws thousands, and the Polar Bear Plunge in late winter gets Search for “bigfishlifestyle” people to think outside of the (ice) box.

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living Education Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools ISD 719 Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools serve Prior Lake, portions of Savage and several townships south of Prior Lake. Roughly 7,000 students are enrolled in the district’s 13 schools. In addition to the variety of curriculum choices available, the school district prides itself on its community partnerships, and focus on environmental and service learning opportunities. Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools 4540 Tower St. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0000 www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us Health Requirements Health Services is staffed by licensed school nurses and health support personnel who are trained in First Aid and CPR. They are available during student hours in each school.

Licensed school nurses assess the health needs of students; develop appropriate health, emergency and communicable disease plans; and make appropriate referrals with follow-up. The district adheres to a “No Shot (or proof of exemption), No School” policy. This means that all students must meet the state immunization requirements prior to enrollment or schedule pickup. More information about the district’s health services can be found at www.priorlake-savage. k12.mn.us (under “services”) or through each school’s health office. Included is information about communicable diseases and the medication policy. Parent-Teacher Groups The PTC is a volunteer organization of parents, teachers and principals, working together to benefit children. Contact individual neighborhood elementary schools to become involved in the building level PTC. Hid-

den Oaks Middle School and Twin Oaks have parent advisory groups (PACT and PAAG) that work with staff on special activities, fund-raisers and events for the students. Call 952-226-0700 or 952-226-0500 for more information. The Parent Advisory Council at Prior Lake High School helps to meet the developmental needs of students by involving parents in a collaborative communication effort. The council meets on the last Wednesday of each month at 4:15 p.m. at the high school. Contact the school at 952-226-8600 for more information. School Closings In the event of inclement weather, school cancellations will be announced over WCCO radio (830) and local TV channels 4, 5, 9 and 11. Parents are reminded to use their judgment in determining the safety of their children on days of inclement weather.

School Lunches Each school in the district (except Edgewood and Bridges) has a full-preparation kitchen offering the menu of the day and at least one alternate choice. A la carte items can also be purchased. All schools will continue to use the prepaid computer system for payment of meals. Online credit card payments are available. Free and reduced-priced lunches are provided under state and federal guidelines. Applications are available on the district website, www. priorlakesavage.k12.mn.us, and at the District Services Center. Transportation School district policies have established walking distances of one mile for grades K-5 and 1 1/2 miles for grades 6-12. The prime consideration in transportation services is for student safety. For more information about school transportation, call 952-226-0050 or bus contractor/dispatch at 952-4401166.

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living Prior Lake School Board Note: These listings are subject to change, pending the outcome of the November General Election. 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. 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 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: Todd Sorensen*

Chairperson

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 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 Jeffers Pond Elementary 14800 Jeffers Pass N.W., Prior Lake 952-226-0600 Redtail Ridge Elementary 15200 Hampshire Ave., Savage 952-226-8000

612-396-6536 Stacey Ruelle*

Vice Chair

WestWood Elementary 5370 WestWood Dr. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0400

Clerk Treasurer

Edgewood School 5304 WestWood Dr., Prior Lake 952-226-0900

Chad Rittenour 952-221-1254 Richard Wolf* 952-440-9625 Dan White 952-200-3347 * These officials are up for reelection in November 2014. Facilities District Services Center 4540 Tower St. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0000

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Frequently Called Numbers District Services 952-226-0000 Anonymous Tip Line 952-226-0005 Communications and Media Relations 952-226-0014 Human Resources 952-226-0020 Sue Ann Gruver 952-226-0010 Jeffrey Holmberg

Assistant Superintendent

612-803-0520 Mike Murray 952-440-5137

Bridges Area Learning Center 952-226-9721 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

Superintendent

952-226-4320 Lee Shimek

The STARS program at Twin Oaks Middle School is available to all qualified students in grades 7-8. STARS class sizes are small with curriculum that is closely integrated with middle school core classes. STARS is designed to reach all learners, especially those who struggle in the traditional school setting.

Early Childhood 952-226-0950

952-226-0070 Julie Cink

Shakopee Area Schools ISD 720 The Shakopee School District serves more than 7,200 students in Shakopee, Savage, Prior Lake, and Jackson, Louisville and Sand Creek Townships. The district has five elementary schools for grades kindergarten through fifth grade, a sixth grade center, two junior high schools for grades 7 through 9 and one high school for grades 10 through 12. The districts also offers a variety of early childhood programs from infants to preschool programs for families and Stepping Stones Preschool. For more information about the Shakopee School District, visit www.shakopee.k12.mn.us. Shakopee Public Schools District Offices 505 Holmes St. S., Shakopee 952-496-5000 www.shakopee.k12.mn.us Shakopee School Board The District 720 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 to serve a four-year term. The terms have been staggered, with elections conducted in November of odd-numbered years. School board meetings are usually conducted twice a month. Regular school board meetings generally take place on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m., at the Central Family Center Board Room, 505 S. Holmes St., Shakopee.

Circle of Friends Preschool 952-226-0956

Director of Business Affairs

SAGE Academy

Doug Kern

Mary Romansky

(School for the Advancement of Gifted Education)

Special Education Director

Chairperson

952-226-0032

952-445-9370

Matthew Mons

Reggie Bowerman

Human Resources Manager

Vice Chair

952-226-0020

952-445-4756

Amy Kettunen

Angela Tucker

Curriculum Coordinator

Clerk

952-226-0031

952-261-6501

Marcus Milazzo

Scott Swanson

Technology Coordinator

Treasurer

952-226-0061

952-445-5543

952-226-0400 The SAGE Academy at WestWood Elementary is available to qualified students in grades 3,4 and 5. SAGE teachers are well versed in differentiation and curriculum modification for high-ability learners. STARS Alternative Learning Program 952-226-0500

952-226-0041

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living Matt McKeand 952-233-4187 Shawn Hallett 612-961-0235 Chuck Berg 952-445-5118 Facilities Shakopee High School 100 17th Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-5152 Shakopee West Junior High 200 10th Ave. E., Shakopee 952-496-5752

Frequently Called Numbers Message Center 952-496-5000 Emergency Information Line 952-496-5088 Communications and Media Relations 952-496-5036 Human Resources 952-496-5014 Dr. Rod Thompson

Superintendent 952-496-5005

Shakopee East Junior High 1137 Marschall Rd. S., Shakopee 952-496-5702

Dr. John Bezek

Assistant Superintendent 952-496-5003

Pearson 6th Grade Center 917 Dakota St. S., Shakopee 952-496-5862

Mike Burlager

Business Manager 952-496-5011

Eagle Creek Elementary 6855 Woodward Ave., Shakopee 952-496-5922

Julie Menden

Special Services Director 952-496-5066

Jackson Elementary 1601 Lusitano St., Shakopee 952-496-5803

Bob Greeley

Community Education Director 952-496-5025

Red Oak Elementary 7700 Old Carriage Ct., Shakopee 952-496-5952

Patrick Fox, Principal St. Michael’s Catholic School offers a licensed preschool for children ages 3-5 and a fully accredited academic program for grades K-8. We also offer a Kindergarten Readiness Program designed for children who are ready for a five day program, but who are not quite ready for the structure of Kindergarten. Afterschool care program is available. Since 1959, St. Michael’s Catholic School has helped students succeed academically and grow spiritually. Living the Gospel Message is integrated throughout the learning community. Core classes of religion, math, science, language arts and social studies accompany music, Spanish, art, physical education and technology round out the curriculum.

Nancy Thul

Director of Teaching and Learning

Dave Orlowsky

Data & Assessment Administrator 952-496-5022

Stepping Stones Preschool 505 Holmes St. S., Shakopee 952-496-5029 Central Family Center/ Community Education 505 S. Holmes St. S., Shakopee 952-496-5029 Shakopee Area Learning Center 1116 Shakopee Town Square Mall 952-496-5982

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St. Michael’s Catholic School 16280 Duluth Ave. S.E., Prior Lake 952-447-2124 www.saintmpl.org/

Human Resources Manager

952-496-5095 Sweeney Elementary 1001 Adams St. S., Shakopee 952-496-5832

Prior Lake Christian Academy 5690 Credit River Rd., Prior Lake 952-447-7527 www.plbaptist.org Prior Lake Christian Academy offers programs for 4-year- old preschool and elementary and secondary academic programs. By selecting the best available curriculum from multiple sources, we provide an excellent educational experience. 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.

Scott Hare 952-496-5062

Sun Path Elementary 2250 17th Ave. E., Shakopee 952-496-5892

edge-based education. Aspen Academy’s vision is to prepare students for educational opportunities and life in a global society by creating an academically rigorous, literature-rich environment with small classes and a strong sense of community.

J.P. Jacobson

Director of Instructional Technology 952-496-5174 Non-Public Schools Aspen Academy 14825 Zinran Ave., Savage 952-226-5940 www.aspenacademymn.org Cynthia Sherar, Director Now in a brand-new building, Aspen Academy is a charter school providing a Core Knowl-

St. John the Baptist Catholic School 12508 Lynn Ave. S., Savage 952-890-6604 www.stjohns-savage.org

Mike Shelley, Principal Founded in 1959, St. John the Baptist Catholic School is an academically rigorous grade school guided by Catholic values. Located in Savage, the school offers education from preschool through eighth grade. Students encounter learning in a spiritual and enriching environment. Our goal is to have students grow in their faith, build selfrespect and learn how to care for others. Class sizes average in the low 20’s per room. The students at St. John’s consistently score well above the state and national levels on their standardized tests. The eighth grade students feed into approximately 12 different private and public high schools, and nearly 80% of the St. John’s graduates take Advanced Placement classes in high school. St. Paul’s Lutheran School 5634 Luther Rd. S.E., Prior Lake 952-447-2117 www.splspriorlake.org St. Paul’s Lutheran School has been providing quality education since 1982, including a licensed preschool/kindergarten program and a fully accredited academic program for grades K-8. Small class sizes, Core Knowledge curriculum and excellent academic standards provide an education where each child is challenged to achieve. Before- and after-school care is available. St. Paul’s is open to all, regardless of faith. Living Hope Lutheran Church & School 8600 Horizon Dr. S., Shakopee 952-445-1785 lh@bllh.org www.bllhschool.org Living Hope Lutheran School continues to meet and excel in the standards established by the Minnesota Non-Public School Accrediting Association. It has provided Pre-K through fourth grade Christian education since

living 2002. The Word of God is taught not only during religion classes, but throughout the day it is applied and is the basis and guide for all learning and living. The whole education is aimed at Christian training through the subject taught. It is the school’s mission to take into account all the child’s needs of body, mind and soul. Shakopee Area Catholic School (SACS) 2700 17th Ave. E., Shakopee 952-445-3387 www.sacsschools.org

Scott Breimhorst, Principal The school is accredited through the Minnesota Non-Public School Accrediting Association. Students receive an outstanding academic foundation from people who share your values. The mission statement is: “Shakopee Area Catholic School strives to meet each student’s educational needs in a Catholic, Christian atmosphere.” A YMCA after-school care program is available from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Special Programs Minnesota River Valley Special Education Cooperative 100 Hope Ave., Jordan 952-567-8102 www.swmetro.k12.mn.us

Darren Kermes, Executive Director This cooperative of six area school districts provides services for students with special education needs. School districts included are Belle Plaine, Jordan, MontgomeryLonsdale, New Prague, Prior Lake-Savage and Shakopee.

Senior Citizens Throughout this guide there are many programs and activities open to senior citizens. This list, however, is a reminder of some of the specific programs senior citizens may need or use. Programs AARP – American Association of Retired Persons

Information Center –Mall of America 952-858-9040

The International School of Minnesota 6385 Beach Rd., Eden Prairie 952-918-1800 www.ism-sabis.net

Christine Brinkman, Marketing and Admissions The International School of Minnesota is a private, non-denominational college preparatory school for children ages 3 through grade 12. Admissions are accepted throughout the school year, based on availability. The ISM’s curriculum is rigorous with extensive math and science. Spanish and French are taught daily by native speakers, and Chinese is offered in the upper school. Interscholastic sports, drama, choir, orchestra, art and numerous extra-curricular activities are available. An Extended Day program is offered 7 a.m.6 p.m. and is included in tuition. Financial Aid is available for grades 6-12.

CAP Agency

(Ask for Senior Programs) 952-496-2125 Care Providers of Minnesota 952-854-2844 Club Prior 16210 Eagle Creek Ave., Suite 101, Prior Lake 952-447-9783 The city of Prior Lake’s older adult activity center shares space with the library. The center is open Tuesdays through Thursdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Scott County 952-945-4161 Scott County Section 8

Jeanne Hildebrandt and Ken Wuori of Prior Lake dance at Club Prior’s holiday party. (File photo)

Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov Dining CAP Agency Senior Dining & Meals on Wheels Prior Lake Manor, 16049 Franklin Tr. S.E., Prior Lake 952-447-8895 For reservations call at least three days in advance, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Day Services Ebenezer Ridges Adult Day Center 13810 Community Drive, Burnsville 952-898-3085 Touching Lives Adult Day Center 4833 W. 123rd St., Savage 952-465-0555

Senior Linkage Line 1-800-333-2433

Auburn Courts 501 Oak St., Chaska 952-448-9303 Hidden Creek Cottages 112001 Hidden Creek Place, Chaska 952-361-9338, ext. 1 Valleyview Assisted Living/ Memory Care Unit 4061 W. 173rd St., Jordan 952-492-6160 Mala Strana Assisted Living 999 Columbus Ave. N., New Prague 952-758-2511

Transportation See Transportation section.

Emerald Crest of Shakopee 1855 10th Ave. W., Shakopee 952-233-8811 Specializes in memory care.

Assisted Living/ Memory Care McKenna Crossing 13810 Shepherd’s Path, Prior Lake 952-230-3300

The Gardens at St. Gertrude’s 1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee 952-233-4400

Vouchers 952-402-9022

Emerald Crest of Burnsville 451 E. Travelers Tr., Burnsville 952-890-2652 Specializes in memory care.

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living Nursing Homes The Lutheran Home 611 Main St. W., Belle Plaine 952-873-2215 Auburn Manor 501 Oak Street N., Chaska 952-448-9303 Friendship Manor Health Care Center 1340 Third Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-4155 St. Gertrude’s Health & Rehabilitation Center 1850 Sarazin St., Shakopee 952-233-4400

Help & Support Services Alanon/Alateen 7204 W. 27th St., #101, St. Louis Park 952-920-3961 www.al-anon-alateen-msp.org alanon@pobox.com Alcoholics Anonymous 7204 W. 27th St., #113, St. Louis Park 952-922-0880 info@aaminneapolis.org www.aaminneapolis.org Alpha Pregnancy Resource Center 13845 Hwy. 13 South Front Road, Savage 952-447-5683 www.alphaprc.com AARP – American Association of Retired Persons

Information Center – Mall of America

American Lung Association of MN 490 Concordia Ave., St. Paul 651-227-8014 www.lungusa.org American Red Cross – Twin Cities 1201 W. River Parkway, Minneapolis 612-871-7676 www.redcross.org/mn/minneapolis ARC – Greater Twin Cities 2446 University Ave. W., #110, St. Paul 952-920-0855 www.arcgreatertwincities.org Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities 651-789-2400 www.bigstwincities.org Bridging, Inc. 201 W. 87th St., Bloomington 952-888-1105 www.bridging.org CAP Agency See separate listing in Table of Contents. Carver-Scott Mental Health Crisis Program 952-442-7601 www.co.carver.mn.us Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative 792 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-567-8100 www.cseced.org Carver-Scott Humane Society 952-368-3553 www.carverscotths.org

952-858-9040 American Cancer Society 2520 Pilot Knob Rd., Mendota Heights 651-225-8100 www.cancer.org

Child Care Resource & Referral CAP Agency, 712 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-402-9824 www.capagency.org Crisis Nursery

American Heart Association – Greater Twin Cities 4701 W. 77th St., Edina 952-835-3300 www.americanheart.org

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24-hour Hotline

Heading Home Scott Carver

Patricia Pettit 612-599-7729 Help Me Grow of Scott County 952-496-5059 parentsknow.state.mn.us i’M o.K. Children’s Visitation Center 551 E. Park St., Belle Plaine 952-873-4216 www.southernvalleyalliance.org

MN Rehabilitation Services P.O. Box 1312, Burnsville 952-736-0444 www.mnrehabsvs.com Minnesotans for Safe Driving 8700 W. 36th St., #1E, St. Louis Park 952-238-0970 www.mnsafedriving.com NAMI – National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Scott County

Janet Williams Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota 2485 Como Ave., St. Paul 651-642-5990 www.lssmn.org MADD – Mothers Against Drunk Drivers 155 S. Wabasha St., #104, St. Paul 612-523-0802 www.maddmn.org MN Chapter Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America 1711 Broadway St. NE, Minneapolis 612-259-4600 www.leukemia.org MN Citizens Concerned for Life 4249 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis 612-825-6831 www.mccl.org MN DNR 500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul 651-296-6157 www.dnr.state.mn.us

952-890-1669 Narcotics Anonymous www.naminnesota.org Planned Parenthood 1-800-230-PLAN www.plannedparenthood.org/ mn-nd-sd RSVP – Retired & Senior Volunteer Program 952-945-4161 River Valley Nursing Center (RVNC) 752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 303 E. Sixth St., Chaska 952-960-9700 The RVNC assesses, educates and refers available services as a health care and community resource for community members in Scott and Carver counties. St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Shakopee

Diabetes Support Group MN Friends of the Orphans 2052 Marshall Ave., St. Paul 651-482-1703 www.nphusa.org

952-428-3324

Heart Support Group 952-428-2080

Infant Loss Support Group 952-428-2002

MN Job Service (MN Work Force Center) 752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-445-7087 www.minnesotaworks.net

Look Good–Feel Better (ACS) 1-800-395-LOOK

Low Vision Support Group 952-428-2002

Smoking Cessation 1-888-354-PLAN

MN Literacy Council 651-645-2277 or 1-800-225-READ www.mnliteracy.org

763-591-0100 MN Problem Gambling Hotline 1-800-333-HOPE

Women’s Connection (Cancer) 952-428-2700 Scott-Carver Affordable Housing Coalition 952-402-9832

living Valley Green Workforce Development Center 792 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-496-8686 Scott County CDA (Community Development Agency) 323 S. Naumkeag St., Shakopee 952-402-9022

Southwest Metro Animal Rescue & Adoption Society 952-368-PAWS www.swmetroanimalrescue.org Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women (SVABW) 952-873-4214 svabw@frontiernet.net www.southernvalleyalliance.org

952-334-7179 www.sclfcca.com

Tubman Chrysalis: A Center for Women 4432 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis 612-825-0000 www.tubman.org

Sexual Violence Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Scott and Carver Counties 500 N. Pine St., Suite 203, Chaska

United Way 612-340-7400 www.unitedwaytwincities.org

Scott County Licensed Family Daycare Assoc.

Jamie Tetzloff

24-hour help line 612-871-5111 www.sexualviolencecenter.org Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov

Welcome Neighbor 952-442-9000 welcome@welcomeneighbormn.com www.welcomeneighbormn.com

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Worship Directory

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In an effort to nurture small entrepreneurial businesses, the city of Prior Lake created Technology Village in early 2013. (Submitted photo)

Advertisers Chamber Of Commerce

eCig Store

Savage & Prior Lake Tobacco

Southwest Newspapers

I Got A Guy LLC

Minnesota Green

Prior Lake State Agency

Kubes Furniture & Flooring

local focus

State Farm – Westrum

Prior Lake makes local business a priority, and it shows

Haferman Water Conditioning

Floors To Go

Swanke Financial Group

Downtown Prior Lake

Big Fish Lifestyle

Edina Realty/Stiles/Bothof

Photo by Hannah Jones

rior Lake has prided itself on avoiding the “big box retail” or cookiecutter approach to development. As the city tries to position itself among the Twin Cities business and industrial scene, officials have changed zoning rules and started “incubators” to foster new business creation and promote redevelopment. Still, the city’s leaders face a challenge in balancing the need to attract new Up to date companies, guiding redevelopment and content available avoiding alienation of existing businesses. on our app Downtown Prior Lake has long been the focus of redevelopment plans aimed at making the area a regional destination. Search for “bigfishlifestyle”

The Mandinec Group Landscaping 52

Jason Walgrave Real Estate Group 57 Business Listings

Shakopee Chevrolet

REMAX Preferred - Rooney

Marketplace

Lifestyle Focus

marketplace Media Local Newspapers Prior Lake American 327 Marschall Rd., Suite 125, Shakopee 952-447-6669

St. Paul Pioneer Press 345 Cedar St., St. Paul 651-222-1111

Circulation 1-800-678-7737 www.twincities.com Published daily and Sunday.

Laurie Hartmann, Publisher 952-345-6878

Lori Carlson, Editor 952-345-6378 editor@plamerican.com

Hannah Jones, Staff reporter 952-345-6375

Cable Television Mediacom Communications 14309 Huntington Ave., Savage 1-800-332-0245

Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F (closed noon-1 p.m.)

Tom Schardin, Sports Editor 952-345-6379 www.plamerican.com Published Saturdays. Star Tribune 425 Portland Ave., Minneapolis 612-673-4000

Integra Telecom 4690 Colorado St. SE, Prior Lake 952-226-7000 www.getintegra.com Hours: 8 a.m. — 6 p.m., M-F

Circulation/Delivery 612-673-4343 www.startribune.com Published daily and Sunday.

The Prior Lake Chamber kicked off Lakefront Days in 2014 with a wine tasting and Business Expo. (Submitted photo)

Stop by the summertime farmers market or the winter market for some local shopping. (File photo)

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DOWNTOWN

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Business Directory ADVERTISING/PROMOTION Big Fish Works 327 Marschall Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3333 www.bigfishworks.com

AUTOMOTIVE DYNAMICAR 590 Citation Dr., Suite D Shakopee, MN 55379 952-746-7776 www.dynamicarautorepair.com

Kennedy Transmission & Brake 630 First Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-496-2633 www.kennedytransmission.com

Prior Lake Auto Collision 16111 Main Ave. S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-4259 www.priorlakeautocollision.com

T.M.T. Tire – Motorcycle Repair 629 Broadway St. S. Jordan, MN 55352 612-749-7770

Velishek Auto 16661 Highway 13 S. Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-2237 www.velishekautosales.com

CHIROPRACTIC CARE Requet Chiropractic Wellness Center

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Saint Hubert’s Catholic Church

Babe’s Place Bar

8201 Main St. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-934-9106 www.sthubert.org

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

DAYCARE/PRESCHOOL Kindercare 2800 Corporate Place Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-466-2273 www.kindercare.com

Living Christ Early Learning Center 820 Lake Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-906-0514 www.livingchrist.org

DENTAL Chanhassen Family Dentistry 8116 Mallory Ct., Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-443-3368 www.chandent.com

Eckart Dental 300 E. First Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-1352 www.eckartdental.com

O’Brien Dental Care 1221 4th Ave. E., Suite 180 Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-6657 www.obriendentalcare.com

Prairie Dental Group

600 Market St., Suite 260 Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-975-2959

6608 Flying Cloud Dr., Suite 200 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-903-5000 www.prairiedental.com

CHURCH/WORSHIP

DINING/ENTERTAINMENT

Living Christ Lutheran Church

Artisan Bar & Bistro

820 Lake Dr. Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-934-5110 www.livingchrist.org

16731 Highway 13 S, Prior Lake 952-447-1188 www.artisancoffeebistro.com

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Coffee Ta Cream 1157 Shakopee Town Square Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-9008 www.twincitiesicecream.com

KFC 837 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-2188 www.kfc.com

Mr. Pig Stuff 1561 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-233-7306 www.mrpigstuff.com

Pizza N Pasta 584 So. Marschall Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-496-0000 www.pizzanpasta.com

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

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS Guardian Angel Academy 217 W. Second St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-227-4010 www.gachaska.org

Living Hope Lutheran School 8600 Horizon Dr. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-941-1758 www.bllh.org

International School of Minnesota 6385 Beach Rd. Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-918-1800 www.ism-sabis.net

Midwest Driving School

Radloff & Weber Blacktopping Inc.

5995 Timber Tr. (Harbor Church) Prior Lake, MN 55372 612-709-2226 www.midwestdrivingschool.net

19450 Normandale Rd. Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-5733 www.radloffandweberblacktopping.com

Primrose School Of Savage 7459 So. Park Dr. Savage, MN 55378 952-226-4352 www.primroseschools.com

NEWSPAPERS/MEDIA Chanhassen Villager

EYE CARE/OPTOMETRICS

123 W. Second St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2650 www.chanvillager.com

Crossroads Optometric

Chaska Herald

14120 Commerce Ave. NE, Suite 100 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-2020 www.crossroadsoptometric.com

123 W. Second St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2650 www.chaskaherald.com

FITNESS River Valley YMCA 3575 N. Berens Rd. N.W. Prior Lake, MN 55379 952-230-9622 www.rivervalleyymca.org

FUNERAL/CREMATION SERVICES Bertas Funeral Home 200 W. Third St. Chaska, MN 55318 952-448-2137 www.bertasfh.com

Eden Prairie News 250 Prairie Center Dr., Suite 211 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-942-7885 www.edenprairienews.com

Jordan Independent 109 Rice St. Jordan, MN 55352 952-492-2224 www.jordannews.com

Lakeshore Weekly News 1001 Twelve Oaks Center Dr., Suite 1017 Wayzata, MN 55391 952-473-0890 www.weeklynews.com

Prior Lake American McNearney Funeral/Cremation Services 327 So. Marschall Rd. 1220 Third Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-2755 www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com

HOME SERVICES I Got A Guy LLC 612 Broadway St. N. Jordan, MN 55352 612-424-2489 www.igotaguymn.com

Kubes Furniture & Flooring 133 Main St. W. New Prague, MN 56071 952-758-4588 www.kubesfurnitureflooring.com

Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3333 www.plamerican.com

Savage Pacer 327 So. Marschall Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3333 www.savagepacer.com

Shakopee Valley News 327 So. Marschall Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3333 www.shakopeenews.com

REAL ESTATE Real Living 1st MSP Realty 4827 W. 123rd St. Savage, MN 55378 612-618-8363 www.lookinpriorlake.com

Real Living 1st MSP Realty 4827 W. 123rd St. Savage, MN 55378 612-791-7366 www.lookinginsavage.com

RETAIL/MARKETPLACE eCig Store 185 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-240-1710 www.ecigstoremn.com

eCig Store 1345 Heather St. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-681-2354 www.ecigstoremn.com

Shakopee Florist 409 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-0868 www.shakopeeflorist.com

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

SALONS Saks On First 265 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-746-2525

The Pearl Salon 287 Marschall Rd. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-5900 www.thepearlsalon.com

SENIOR LIVING Keystone Communities Of Prior Lake 4685 Park Nicollet Ave. S.E. Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-226-9200 www.keystonecommunities.com

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Pets

Lifestyle Focus

ruff life With dog parks and miles of trails nearby, pets will always be busy

rior Lakers love their pets, so it’s a good thing the area has a slew of veterinary clinics, dog daycare facilities, boarding options, offleash parks and pet rescue organizations. In addition to Three Rivers’ Cleary Lake Park, another off-leash dog park recently opened: Spring Lake Regional Park, operated jointly by Three Rivers and Scott County. The city has four different vet clinics, as well as several groomers, boarding kennels and daycares to care for Scruffy while you’re at work. Rainbow Animal Rescue and Protecting Paws Animal Rescue help to rehome Up to date abandoned pets. 4 Paws Animal Control content available serves the city under contract, and the on our app city itself has a Lost and Found Pets page on its website: www.cityofpriorlake.com Search for “bigfishlifestyle” (see “police” link).

Spring Lake Regional Park, south of Mystic Lake Casino, was a joint project between Scott County and Three Rivers Park District. It now has an off-leash dog park area. (File photo) Two dogs wrestle in the snow at the Cleary Lake Dog Park in Prior Lake — the busiest dog park in Three Rivers Park District’s system. (File photo)

Pet Licenses Prior Lake City Hall 952-447-9800 Pet licenses are required and must be renewed every two years. Pets must wear the license tag around their necks. The fee is $25 (two-year license) for non-spayed/ non-neutered, and $15 (two-year license) for spayed/neutered. The owner must provide current documentation that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies. There is a limit of three dogs and/or cats per household, unless the owner has obtained a kennel permit. All dogs and cats are required to be on a leash in all cases when the animal is not on the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property. Problems associated with barking dogs should be referred to: Prior Lake Police Dept. 952-440-3555

Lost Pet The animal control agency has a list of pets that have been impounded. Call to check if your lost pet is on the list. Animals are generally kept for only 10 days and there is a daily charge. 4-PAWS Animal Control 952-894-9065

Kids can read to therapy dogs at the Prior Lake Library to increase their confidence and literacy. (File photo)

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