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A little sun, a little water and a whole lot of Independence Day fun at the annual Fourth of July Boat Parade. (Photo by Lori Carlson)

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GOVERNMENT

City of Prior Lake Prior Lake Mayor’s Column Scott County Libraries Metropolitan Council Transportation Utilities Watershed Management Licenses & Documents Health & Human Services U.S. Postal Service Elections State of Minnesota United States Historical Society

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

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LIVING Education Help & Support Services Worship Directory Map

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MARKETPLACE Downtown Prior Lake Business Directory Chamber of Commerce Column

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PETS Pet Licenses Adoptions & Rescue

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2015 lifestyle guide Group Publisher: Bill Davis Publisher/Director of Operations: Laurie Hartmann Managing Editor: Richard Crawford Editor: Amanda McKnight Editorial Content: Hannah Jones Cover Photo: Lori Carlson Cover Design: Nicole Bullock Editorial Design: Mike Gears Advertising: Shelly Dery

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, 12925 Eagle Creek Parkway, Savage, MN 55378.

Copyright 2015. Printed in the U.S.A. For additional information or to submit corrections, call 952-445-3333 or send an email to amcknight@swpub.com.

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elcome to the 2015-2016 Prior Lake Lifestyle Guide.

What makes Prior Lake such a welcoming community?

For this year’s guide we asked for your advice and called upon a random sampling of Prior Lake residents to tell us what they love about living here. Throughout our 2015-16 Prior Lake Lifestyle Guide, you’ll see what they enjoy about the city, the community, the businesses and all the other amenities that make Prior Lake not just where they live but what makes it their home.

Originally a resort community, the city has evolved from a 1-square-mile rural town of 400 people to a more than an 18-square-mile community of about 23,000 people. Prior Lake continues to manage growth and maintain its small town roots.

Downtown Prior Lake continues to transform and is a destination where people can shop, recreate, dine and socialize.

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Downtown features a variety of eating establishments. Summer events downtown include the Farmer’s Market, the Lakefront Days celebration, Prior Lake Rotary Lakefront Music Fest, concerts in the park and Ladies Night Out. Prior Lake also continues to move forward as an attractive community in which to open or expand a business.

This publication offers a directory of information and resources used by Prior Lake area businesses and residents, especially those who are new to this area.

The Lifestyle Guide is a compilation of important information — a single source for lists of services, names, telephone numbers and email 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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POPULATION BREAKDOWN WHITE

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8,882 Housing units, 2010 = 1,000

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HISPANIC OR LATINO

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AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE

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4.3% Foreign born Between 2008 and 2012 EDUCATION

97% High School Graduate or higher, 25+ 2008 - 2012

42.3% Bachelor’s Degree or higher, 25+ 2008 - 2012

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Homeownership rate, 2008 - 2012

88.7% Living in same house 1 year or more $261,000 Median value of ownership occupied homes, 2009 - 2013 2.77 Persons per household $41,195 Money income in past 12 months, 2013 dollars $93,897 Median household income, 2009 - 2013 Source: http://quickfacts.census.gov/

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A TOWN BUILT ON FUN P

rior Lake may have the feel of a small town, but that doesn’t extend to any small town sleepiness.

“Our city is definitely based on recreation,” Angie Barstad of Prior Lake Parks and Recreation said. “That’s how we started back in the day.”

From the big celebrations to the neighborhood parties and everything in between, Barstad said, Prior Lake is dedicated to bringing people outdoors and bringing them together. It’s a mission they’ve had ever since their beginning as a resort town.

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and Little Six Casino, operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, continue to draw excited crowds, and the community is just a short stint away from thrill rides at ValleyFair amusement park and heart-pounding races at Canterbury Park.

More fun can be found right in Prior Lake’s 55 parks and two public beaches. The “crown jewel” of that trove, Barstad said, is Lakefront Park, located just off the downtown area, which hosts both the Lakefront Days festivities in the summer and the cheery Holidazzle celebration in the winter.

It also holds the annual Lakefront Music Fest, a two-day smash of live rock and country performances put on by the Prior Lake Rotary Club. The festival makes Prior Lake a destination for people all over the region, with past appearances from Daughtry, Trace Adkins, Smash Mouth and more.

The park, meanwhile, stays beautiful all year long.

“Our city is definitely based on recreation. That’s how we started back in the day.”

-Angie Barstad, Prior Lake Parks and Recreation

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Mother-daughter duo Trish and Makayla Lomker of Hayfield, Minn., show off their moves between bands at the Lakefront Music Fest, 2015. (Photo by Hannah Jones)

ATTRACTIONS PARKS PRIOR LAKE CITY PARKS 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.

Boudins Park 14201 Rutgers St. Softball/T-ball, playground, basketball court, picnic area with grills and shelter, pleasure ice skating rink.

Brooksville Hills Park 16505 Itasca Ave. S.E. Playground, picnic area with grills.

Butternut Park Butternut Circle Picnic area and tables.

Cardinal Ridge #1 5705 Cardinal Ridge Trail S.E. Soccer/football, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails, nature preserve.

Cardinal Ridge #2 5916 Cardinal Ridge Trail S.E. Picnic area with shelter, grills, play equipment, walking and hiking trails, nature preserve.

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LAKEFRONT PARK 5000 Kop Parkway S.E. 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.

Carriage Hills Park 14585 Carriage Lane Softball/T-ball, volleyball, basketball court, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, pleasure ice skating rink, electricity and water, hiking trails.

Crystal Lake Park 4217 Village Lake Dr. S.E. Picnic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails, nature preserve, fishing dock.

Deerfield Park 17100 Fish Point Road S.E. Playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails, nature preserve.

Enclave at Cleary Lake 5384 Trailhead Lane S.E. Walking and hiking trails, play equipment.

Fairway Heights Park 3600 Fox Tail Trail N.W. Walking and hiking trails, nature preserve.

Fish Point Park 15111 Fish Point Road Basketball court, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails.

Glynwater Park 3456 Glynwater Trail N.W. Playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails, nature preserve.

Grainwood Crossings/ Heritage Park 4360 Quincy St. Picnic area with shelter and grills, shore fishing, fishing pier and scenic area.

Green Oaks Park 15060 Green Oak Trail Softball/T-ball, basketball court, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, and pleasure ice skating rink.

Haas Lake 3120 Wilds Ridge N.W. Scenic/historic area, nature trail.

Hickory Shores Park 4217 Village Lake Drive S.E. Shore fishing, hiking trails, scenic/ historic area.

Howard Lake Park 16358 Stemmer Ridge Road N.W. Softball/T-ball, basketball court, pleasure rink, grills.

ATTRACTIONS Indian Ridge Park 15081 Fairlawn Shores Trail S.E. Basketball court, playground, picnic area with grills, pleasure ice skating rink.

Meadow View Park 2416 & 2479 Stonecrest Path N.W. Playground, pinic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails, nature preserve.

Oakland Beach Park 6675 Rustic Road S.E. Basketball court, picnic area with shelter and grills, playground and pleasure skating rink.

Island View Park 3425 Crystal Circle Playground, picnic area with grills, hiking trails, nature preserve.

Memorial Park 5181 160th St. Baseball, basketball court, horseshoes, playground, picnic area with shelters and grills, concessions, restrooms, electricity and water.

Raspberry Ridge Park 4010 Lords Street N.E. Softball/T-ball, volleyball, basketball court, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, and pleasure skating rink.

North Shore Oaks Park 14300 Fisher Avenue N.W. Playground, picnic area with grills, nature preserve.

Raspberry Woods Park 4124 Hidden Pond Trail N.E. Walking /hiking trails, nature preserve.

Northwood Park 16731 Northwood Road N.W. Playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, pleasure skating rink.

Raymond Park 2350 Raymond Ave. Shelter and picnic area, grills, fishing pier.

Jeffers South #1 15122 Jeffers Pass N.W. Softball/T-ball, basketball courts, pleasure rink, play equipment, picnic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails, nature preserve, scenic.

Jeffers South #2 3874 Raspberry Ridge Road N.W. Picnic area with shelter, hiking trails, nature preserve.

Knob Hill Park 4700 & 4701 Carriage Hills Parkway Playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, basketball court, hiking trails, nature preserve.

Northwood Meadows Park 2995 Hawk Ridge Rd. N.W. Nature preserve.

Rotary Gateway Park 4666 Dakota St. S.E. Hiking trails, picnic tables, small gazebo, bench seating area, fountain.

Sand Point Beach 14349 Crest Ave. N.E. 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 5675 Cedarwood Trail N.E. Softball/T-ball, basketball, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, pleasure ice skating rink.

Shepherd’s Path 13810 Shepherd’s Path Picnic shelter, hiking trails, nature preserve.

South Shore Park 2925 South Shore Drive Picnic area and shelter, grills, play equipment.

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Impressive height from a nimble penguin at the annual Prior Lake Polar Plunge. (Photo by Hannah Jones)

Stonebriar Park 17096 Stone Briar Circle Picnic area (no grill), play equipment ages 2-5.

Sunset Hills Park 3205 Balsam Street S.W. Volleyball, softball/T-ball fields, basketball, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, pleasure ice skating rink.

The Ponds Park 17429 Ponds Parkway S.E. 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 4600 Busse Parkway S.E. Baseball, soccer/football fields, basketball concessions, restrooms, pinic area with grills, electricity, water, playground.

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Timber Crest Park 4846 Bluff Heights Trail S.E. Basketball court, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails, nature preserve.

Westbury Ponds 16755 Simpkins Ave. Hiking trail, nature preserve.

Wilderness Pond Park 16551 & 16598 Blind Lake Trail S.E. Playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, hiking trails, nature preserve.

Wilds Park 5200 Wilds Parkway Playground, softball/T-ball fields, volleyball, pleasure skating rinks, picnic area with shelter and grills.

Wilds North Park 2863 Cougar Path N.W. Softball/T-ball fields, basketball court, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills.

Willows Park 16950 Elm Avenue S.W. Basketball court, softball/T-ball fields, playground, picnic area with shelter and grills, pleasure ice skating rink.

Woods at the Wilds 3190 Wildwood Trail N.W. Picnic area with shelter and grills, playground, scenic/historic.

Woodridge Park 17170 Toronto Avenue S.E. Softball, playground, pleasure rink, picnic area with shelter and grills.

Woodview Park 17180 Sunray Circle S.W. 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 40acre 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

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(Photo by Mollee Francisco)

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Mark and Cindy Hess take their 15-month-old golden retriever Frankie for a walk on the trails in Lakefront Park. The Hesses say they frequent many of the parks in Prior Lake and enjoy the paved trails (the dog gets less dirty than at the dog park). (File photo)

The LandingMinnesota River Heritage Park 2187 E. County Road 101, Shakopee 763-694-7784 www.threeriversparkdistrict.org 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, 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 Twin Oaks Middle School 15860 Woodside Road S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0893

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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.

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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

Bob Jensen Stables, Inc. 19650 Judicial Rd., Lakeville 952-435-5774

Fish Lake Acres Campground 3000 210th St. E., Prior Lake 952-492-3393

Heiland Hills Training 18060 Valley View Dr., Jordan 952-492-3457

Lebanon Hills Park Campground 12100 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd., Apple Valley 651-688-1376

ATTRACTIONS WATZL’S POINT BEACH 15620 Red Oaks Road Swimming, picnic area with shelter and grills, shore fishing, hiking trails, concessions and restrooms, electricity and water, 18 boat slips.

Prior Lake resident Gary Rusnacko fishes on the shore of Prior Lake near Watzl’s Point Beach.

(File photo)

Minneapolis S.W. KOA 3315 166th St. W., Jordan 952-492-6440 MN Horse & Hunt Club (Camping & RV Park) 2920 220th St., Prior Lake 952-447-2272 MN Valley State Park/ Recreation Area 19825 Park Blvd., Jordan 952-492-6400 Shakopee Valley RV Park 1245 Bluff Ave. E., Shakopee 952-445-7313 Town and Country RV Park and Campground 12630 Boone Ave. S., Savage 952-445-1756 Will’s Riverview RV Park 1705 3rd Ave. W., Shakopee 952-445-5323 SENIOR CENTER 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.

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.

NATURE 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

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FOOD The Prior Lake farmer’s market bustles on a Saturday morning.

(Photo by Hannah Jones )

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rior Lake’s restaurant scene shares the feel of the town overall: small, proud and local.

What started as a very limited selection has blossomed into a growing cluster of small businesses that have become local legends.

Very few chains can be found among its dining options, but Prior Lake is close enough to other commercial centers to afford full access to whatever you might be craving. However, residents like Joe Dols of the Prior Lake Rotary find more than enough variety and quality in town to keep them satisfied.

“Now, we hardly ever go out to eat outside Prior Lake anymore,” he said.

There’s a closeness and a sense of quality associated with Prior Lake’s intimate restaurant options. Local institutions like The Pointe, Sur Lago and The Cove are locally owned and operated.

“When you go to these places, you can meet the owner,” Angie Barstad of Prior Lake Parks and Recreation said.

On top of that, Prior Lake becomes a food destination on summer weekends thanks to its downtown farmer’s market. Not only does it offer fresh produce and hand-crafted products like homemade teriyaki sauce and kettle corn popped onsite, it also has plenty of dining options, from coffee to baked goods to southwest cuisine.

Shoppers can enjoy a hot, savory meal on sunny weekend mornings at the market while sitting at tables and listening to live musical performances — and maybe grab a jar of hot peppers to take home.

Food is a big part of Lakefront Days. Siblings Annalise and Jacob Gulstad of Prior Lake take a pizza break.

(File photo)

“Now, we hardly ever go out to eat outside Prior Lake anymore.”

-Joe Dols, 30-year resident and member of the Prior Lake Rotary Club and Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce

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FOOD FARMERS MARKETS Prior Lake Farmers Market Main Avenue, Prior Lake 952-440-1000 Shop for fresh produce and other home-grown and homemade products. Master Gardeners will be present each week to asset with gardening needs.

Wozupi Farmers Market 2571 Credit Union Drive, Prior Lake www.mazopiya.com Wozupi is an organic farm committed to growing food in a way that nourishes the earth, the community, and people’s minds and bodies. It is owned and operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, a federallyrecognized, sovereign Indian tribe, located southwest of Minneapolis/ St. Paul. Since opening in 2010, Wozupi, which means “garden” in the Dakota Language, has encompassed the tribe’s focus on being a good neighbor, good employer, and good steward of the earth.

Savage Farmers Market Quentin Ave. and Highway 13, Savage 612-227-8101 The Savage Farmers Market is one of 18 satellite farmers markets throughout the metro area. Shop here for produce, flowers and many other products. It is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays in the summer and fall.

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FOOD Wazupi Orchard Supervisor Lisa Myslajek prunes an apple tree while the chickens roam, providing fertilization and bug control in the 3 1/2-acre orchard.

Below: Wozupi Director Rebecca Yoshino tosses feed to the free-range hens. Their eggs — and other Wozupi products — are sold at Mazopiya Natural Food Market and farmers markets in the area.

(Photos by Lori Carlson)

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BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE

Prior Lake Recreation Coordinator Angie Barstad and city employee Tom Hein plant some of the mums donated to the city by Sailer’s Greenhouse.

(Submitted photo)

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rior Lake prides itself on its “small town feel,” and part of that is thanks to its small town government.

Prior Lake is governed by a mayor and four City Council members, each of them elected to serve four-year terms. They meet on the second and fourth Mondays of every month at Prior Lake City Hall, located at 4646 Dakota St. The staff in City Hall is small, according to Angie Barstad in the Parks and Recreation Department, but they are efficient, passionate and live in the town they serve.

“They’re very familiar with the community,” Barstad said.

And the community is familiar with them. Prior Lake has maintained a running dialogue between its local government and residents when it comes to shaping the city’s growth and managing tax dollars.

Credit River and Spring Lake Townships have their own town boards.

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) also has its own sovereign government, which provides civic services to its members and has intergovernmental agreements with the civic bodies of the surrounding cities and Scott County. All enrolled members ages 18 and older are part of the General Council, which is represented by the three elected members of the Business Council.

Prior Lake is represented on the state level by representatives for Minnesota House District 55B and Senate District 55, and on the national level by Minnesota’s Second Congressional District, but much of Prior Lake’s governmental approach has a very close-to-home, self-contained attitude.

Prior Lake has maintained a running dialogue between its local government and residents when it comes to shaping the city’s growth and managing tax dollars.

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GOVERNMENT

Prior Lake’s city employees work in their centrally located City Hall, 4646 Dakota St. (File photo)

GOVERNMENT

CITY OF

PRIOR LAKE CITY HALL

PRIOR LAKE

4646 Dakota St. S.E. 952-447-9800

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

ANNETTE THOMPSON Council member 952-496-1104

Term ends Dec. 31, 2016

Term ends Dec. 31, 2016

Term ends Dec. 31, 2016

Term ends Dec. 31, 2018

Term ends Dec. 31, 2018

MEETINGS

ORDINANCES

The City of Prior Lake also has a Lakes Advisory Committee, Safety Advisory Committee and Economic Development Advisory Committee that meet regularly.

For more information about city of Prior Lake ordinances, visit http://www. cityofpriorlake.com.

FIRST MONDAY SECOND MONDAY THIRD MONDAY

FOURTH MONDAY

Prior Lake Planning Commission, 6 p.m.

Council Chambers Prior Lake City Council, 7 p.m.

Council Chambers Prior Lake Economic Development Authority, 4 p.m.

Prior Lake Planning Commission, 6 p.m.

Council Chambers Prior Lake City Council, 7 p.m.

Council Chambers

All meetings of the City Council and its advisory bodies are open to the public. All meetings are televised live and rebroadcast on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cable channel, PLTV-15.

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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 ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense.

Questions about weeds should be directed to the Building and Transportation Services Department at 952-447-9850.

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

Major thoroughfares and collectors streets are given priority, followed by residential streets and alleys.

GOVERNMENT ORDINANCES 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.

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.

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.

PUBLIC UTILITIES City of Prior Lake Utility Billing 4646 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake 952-447-9843 If your home or business is experiencing brown water – the water is safe – however, the city suggests that you try to minimize usage, run the cold spigot at the utility tub to clear water and call the city at 952-447-9800. For stained dishes, clothing, tubs, fixtures or other items caused by brown water, you can request a stain-removing product from the city. This product is available through the Prior Lake Public Works Department by calling 952-447- 9800.

Caden Hackett, 9, and Parker Wenkus, 8, find out what it’s like to sit inside a police cruiser at Night to Unite in Prior Lake.

(Photo by Hannah Jones)

MAYOR’S COLUMN

PRIOR LAKE: A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY W

hen you have it, it is magical. I’m talking about a wonderful quality of life. 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 vitality.

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.

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 water-related 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, including the Optimists, Rotary, Lions, VFW, Chamber of Commerce and more. Youth athletics groups – PLAY, PLBA, the Hockey Association, Soccer Association, Swim Club, and more every year – 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 percent of residents rated the quality of life as positive – either excellent or good. Our excellent rating for quality of life jumped from 30 to 40 percent 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

Local kids get stickers, pencils and other cool prizes when Prior Lake police officer Steve Griffin pays a visit.

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SCOTT COUNTY

SCOTT COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee, MN 55379-1220

952-445-7750

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s 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 9:00 a.m. (please visit the website for up-to-date schedule information).

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ELECTED OFFICIALS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

JOE WAGNER District 1 612-270-2660

TOM WOLF District 2 952-440-6805

OTHER ELECTED OFFICIALS

MICHAEL BEARD District 3 952-583-7090

KEVIN STUDNICKA Sheriff 952-496-8318

RON HOCEVAR Scott County Attorney 952-496-8415

jwagner@co.scott.mn.us

twolf@co.scott.mn.us

mbeard@co.scott.mn.us

kstudnicka@co.scott.mn.us

rhocevar@co.scott.mn.us

Term ends Dec. 31, 2016

Term ends Dec. 31, 2016

Term ends Dec. 31, 2018

Term ends Dec. 31, 2018

Term ends Dec. 31, 2018

EMERGENCY NUMBERS BARBARA MARSCHALL District 4 952-447-5748

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JON ULRICH District 5 612-716-6724

bmarschall@co.scott.mn.us

julrich@co.scott.mn.us

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Medical/Police/Fire Directions to the Government Center Job Hotline Switchboard Animal Control Court Administration

911 952-496-8777 952-496-8598 952-445-7750 952-894-9065 952-496-8200

GOVERNMENT FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS County Administrator Gary L. Shelton 952-496-8100 Deputy Clerk of the County Board Debra Brazil 952-496-8601 Deputy County Administrator Lezlie Vermillion 952-496-8346

County Attorney 952-496-8240

Job Hotline 952-496-8598

Sheriff 952-496-8300

Court Administration 952-496-8200

Planning/Zoning 952-496-8475

Soil & Water Conservation 952-492-5425

County Engineer, Highway, Surveyor 952-496-8346

Public Affairs 952-496-8601

U of M Extensionâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Scott County 952-492-5410

Public Health Services 952-496-8584

Unemployment 952-403-7990

Property Tax Appraisal 952-496-8115

Watershed Management 952-496-8054

Property Tax Estimates 952-496-8150

Workforce Development Center 952-496-8686

Customer Service 952-496-8150

Public Affairs Coordinator Lisa Kohner 952-496-8780

Economic Development Office 952-496-8613

Animal Control 952-894-9065

Elections/Voter Registration 952-496-8161

Building Inspections 952-496-8475

Human Services 952-445-7751

Recorder 952-496-8438

Transit Service for Prior Lake, Savage & Shakopee Service from downtown Prior Lake, Eagle Creek, Savage and Southbridge Crossings Park & Rides and Marschall Road Transit Station. Service to Downtown Minneapolis & the University of Minnesota.

Route 490/490U serves Prior Lake, Eagle Creek and Southbridge Crossings to downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota.

Route 493 serves Marschall Road Transit Station to/from downtown Minneapolis

www.mvta.com

(952) 882-7500

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

Law Library Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8713 Scott County Historical Society/ Stans Museum 235 Fuller St. S., Shakopee 952-445-0378

METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Metropolitan Council Main Office 390 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55101 651-602-1000 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 a region encompassing 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.

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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.

TRANSPORTATION Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) provides public transit service to the city of Prior Lake, as well as Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Savage, Rosemount and Shakopee. MVTA offers circulator and commuter bus service. For more information, visit www.mvta.com.

Dial-A-Ride/SmartLink Transit This is a shared-ride transit service, provided by SmartLink Transit, and is available only by reservation. By request, the driver can assist to/ from the outside door of a rider’s home to the first door of his or her destination. All buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts. Rides are available from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays but reservations must be made in advance by calling 952-496-8341.

Fares are based on distance. For more information, visit www.smartlinktransit.com/dialaride.

Land to Air Express Land to Air Express provides transportation from Shakopee to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International airport. The scheduled shuttle service departs the Marschall Road Transit Station several times daily.

It includes free parking. Learn more at www.landtoairexpress.com/ shakopee-express-service.

Shakopee/Prior Lake Minneapolis Express (formerly BlueXpress) MVTA’s express service transports commuters to and from downtown Minneapolis, Monday through Friday. Routes 490 and 493 are morning and afternoon commutes. Routes 491 and 492 are reverse commutes.

Express Service 490, 493 952-882-7500 www.mvta.com/routes/490

Kids get their bears in the air for the annual Teddy Bear Picnic at the Prior Lake Library. (Photo by Hannah Jones) PARK & RIDES Southbridge Crossings Park & Ride County Road 18 and Highway 169, Shakopee Routes: 490, 491, 492 Eagle Creek Park & Ride County Roads 16 & 21 (near Eagle Creek Elementary), Shakopee Routes: 490, 491, 492

NATURAL GAS CenterPoint Energy 612-372-4727 www.centerpointenergy.com WATER & SEWER Prior Lake Utility Billing 952-447-9843

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT

Marchall Road Transit Station 1615 Weston Court, at County Roads 16 & 17, Shakopee Routes: 490, 493, 496 (community circulator), SmartLink

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

UTILITIES

Scott Watershed Management Organization 952-496-8054 www.co.scott.mn.us Meetings are the fourth Monday at 4 p.m. at the Scott County Government Center.

BURIED CABLE – CALL BEFORE YOU DIG Gopher State One 651-454-0002 www.gopherstateonecall.org ELECTRICITY Xcel Energy 1-800-895-4999 www.xcelenergy.com Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative 952-492-2313 www.mvec.net Shakopee Public Utilities 952-445-1988 www.spucweb.com

Lower Minnesota River Watershed District 952-856-5880 www.watersheddistrict.org Meetings are the third Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Chaska City Hall.

Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District 952-447-4166 www.plslwd.org The district includes part of Prior Lake, Savage, Shakopee and Sand Creek and Spring Lake Townships.

Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. in City Council Chambers at Prior Lake City Hall.

GOVERNMENT LICENSES & DOCUMENTS DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES Prior Lake-Savage License Bureau 14033 Commerce Ave., Prior Lake 952-447-8817 Jordan Government Center 210 E. 1st St., Jordan 952-492-6330 Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150 www.co.scott.mn.us Driver’s License Renewals See above list or visit www.mvrenewal.state.mn.us.

LIQUOR & TOBACCO LICENSES City of Prior Lake 4646 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake 952-447-9840 Scott County 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 Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150 Sporting goods and convenience stores also sell these licenses.

DRIVER’S EXAMS

MARRIAGE LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

MN Driver’s License Exam Station 418 Pine St., Chaska 952-448-3740

Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-8150

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Scott County Government Center 200 Fourth Ave. W., Room 300, Shakopee 952-445-7751 Carver-Scott Crisis Program 952-442-7601 (24 hours) Child Care Assistance 952-496-8686 Child Support Enforcement 952-496-8183 Financial Assistance 952-496-8686

Mental Health Program 952-445-7751 Public Health Nursing 952-496-8577 Social Services 952-445-7751 Volunteer Opportunities 952-496-8169

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Prior Lake Post Office 4455 Village Lake Dr. S.E. 55372 1-800-275-8777 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.

Home and Community Care Intake 952-496-8556

our clients become e m p o w e r e d as we guide them towards stabilization & mobilization

50thrsary ve Anni

The Community Action Partnership of Scott, Carver and Dakota Counties provides residents with hope, help, and a chance for self-sufficiency through our services and programs.

As we near our 50th Anniversary, we encourage you to support your community by providing assistance where it is needed most. Your donation will allow us to meet the increased need of the community we serve.

We are regularly seeking corporate and private partnerships, individual donations, and volunteer support from those who believe in our mission.

Community Outreach • Crisis Prevention Education • Food & Nutrition Safe & Stable Housing Need Assistance? Want to help?

we are all connected.

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Russ Forga, a local Marine, gets a red, white and blue Memorial Day salute from his family: Christina Forga, Benjamin Forga and Michelle Lein.

(Photo by Hannah Jones)

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. You may also call Prior Lake City Hall at 952447-9800.

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POLL LOCATIONS Primary and General Elections Prior Lake Precinct 1 Prior Lake City Hall 4646 Dakota St. S.E. Precinct 2 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 5634 Luther Rd. S.E. Precinct 3 Prior Lake Baptist Church 5690 Credit River Rd. S.E. Precinct 4 Friendship Church 17741 Fairlawn Ave. Precinct 5 Fire Station No. 2 3906 Station Place N.W. Precinct 6A Holy Cross Church 14085 Pike Lake Trail N. E.

Precinct 6B Living Hope Lutheran Church 8600 Horizon Dr. Precinct 7 Shepherd of the Lake Church 3611 North Berens Rd. N.W. Credit River Township Credit River Town Hall 18985 Meadow View Blvd.

Spring Lake Township Spring LakeTown Hall 20381 Fairlawn Ave. Sand Creek Township Minnesota Valley Electric Coop 125 Minnesota Valley Electric Dr. Cedar Lake Township St. Patrick Social Hall 24425 Old Hwy. 13 Blvd.

Louisville Township Marystown Parish Center 15850 Marystown 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.

Spring Lake, Sand Creek, Credit River and Cedar Lake Townships Spring Lake Town Hall 20381 Fairlawn Ave., Spring Lake Township Credit River Township Credit River Town Hall 18985 Meadow View Blvd., Credit River Township

GOVERNMENT

Jim Kline of Prior Lake was named Firefighter of the Year in 2015 by his peers. He’s been in the Prior Lake Fire Department for 21 years.

(Photo by Hannah Jones)

Savage Precinct 3 Savage City Hall 6000 McColl Dr. Precinct 4 St. Mary Magdalene Lutheran Church 14225 Quentin Ave. S. Precinct 5 McColl Pond ELC 13550 Dakota Ave. Precinct 6 Bethesda Church 15033 S. Hwy. 13

Precinct 7 Bridgewood Church 6201 W. 135th St. Precinct 8 O’Connell Road Fire Station 14321 O’Connell Rd. 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:

Jackson, Louisville and Sand Creek Townships Jackson Town Hall 1091 W. 130th St. Prior Lake Precinct 5 Fire Station No. 2 3906 Station Place N.W. Precinct 7 Shepherd of the Lake Church 3611 North Berens Rd. N.W.

Savage Precinct 5 McColl Pond ELC 13550 Dakota Ave. Precinct 7 Bridgewood Church 6201 W. 135th St.

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GOVERNMENT 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 952-496-4440 The facility houses adult women felons.

MN Department of Natural Resources – Conservation Service 7050 East County Road 101, Shakopee 952-496-4141 SENATE Senate Information 651-296-0504 www.senate.leg.state.mn.us Senator Eric R. Pratt (R-55) 23 State Office Building 10 0 R e v. D r.

Mar tin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

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 Bob Loonan (R-55A) 523 State Office Building 10 0 R e v. D r.

Mar tin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55155 651-296-8872 rep.bob.loonan@house.mn Representative Tony Albright (R-55B) 417 State Office Building 10 0 R e v. D r.

Mar tin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55155 651-297-9010 rep.tony.albright@house.mn

UNITED STATES CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS 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) 14 0 0 B r e m e r Tower 445 Minnesota St. St. Paul, MN 55101 651-296-3353 www.ag.state.mn.us Secretary of State Steve Simon (D) 180 State Office Building 10 0 R e v. D r.

Mar tin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-2803 www.sos.state.mn.us State Auditor Rebecca Otto (D) 52 5 Pa r k S t . , #500 St. Paul, MN 55103 651-296-2551 www.auditor. state.mn.us

Students, staff and Congressman John Kline crowd the same table to talk about developments in Prior Lake High School’s lunch program. (Photo by Hannah Jones)

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U.S. SENATE 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 w w w. f ra n ke n . senate.gov 60 E. Plato Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55107 651-221-1016 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 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

DOWNTOWN IS FILLED WITH BUSTLING TRAFFIC OF RESIDENTS AND VISITORS SHOPPING, DINING AND USING AVAILABLE SERVICES.

2016 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR PRIOR LAKE

BY ED SPEIKER AND SANDI FLECK

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t is difficult to forecast the future, but most indications are for continued growth in the local, state and national economy. Sharply lower oil prices and a stronger dollar are re-shaping the Minnesota economic outlooks. Cheaper oil reduces capital expenditures in oil-related industries and allows consumers to divert spending toward non-gasoline purchases. The strong dollar makes imported goods more affordable. Both factors place temporary downward pressure on inflation in the near-term.

The overall outlook for economic growth continues to improve according to the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget. The Department of Management and Budget expects the real GDP growth for 2016 increasing to 2.7 percent and 2.8 percent in 2017. The Department of Management and Budget forecasts significant income growth for individuals in 2016 and 2017. But, what is happening closer to home?

The private sector usually follows strong governmental spending. Prior Lake has several capital projects that will commence in 2016. Major construction at 150th Street and Highway 13 is just the beginning. In 2016 changes at the stoplight at Duluth Avenue and Highway 13 will help local businesses and the consumers getting through those lights smoothly and safely. Also signalizing Arcadia Avenue and County Road 21 intersection will probably begin in 2016.

Prior Lake, the second largest city in Scott County, is a flourishing community that has grown from a population of 15,917 in 2000 to 24,408 in 2014 and is expected to reach nearly 40,000 by 2040. Today, private and public investments in downtown now support 80 distinct businesses employing over 40 0

Ed Speiker

Sandi Fleck

people. Downtown is filled with bustling traffic of residents and visitors shopping, dining and using available services. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the labor force in Prior Lake is extremely well educated with more than 40 percent of its residents earning a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Newsweek announced its 2015 High School Rankings this month, which includes “America’s Top High Schools,” a list of 500 high schools nationwide that excel at preparing students for college. Prior Lake High School made the list at 463. More than 16,000 schools across the nation were considered for the rankings.

This placed Prior Lake High School in the top 2.9 percent in the nation, according to Newsweek. The Newsweek rankings assess schools based on a broad range of data to determine which institutions do the best job of preparing students for college.

The Prior Lake City Council and Economic Development Authority participates in and have access to many programs that provide economic assistance to businesses and industry locating or expanding in the city.

Prior Lake is home to hundreds of thriving and successful businesses.

The Prior Lake Area Chamber of Commerce consists of over 400

unique businesses. These local and area businesses represent thousands of member employees. Many of these businesses are located in downtown Prior Lake. The chamber sponsors and participates in over 50 events annually. These events bring the public into these businesses and helps grow those businesses. The chamber is especially strong in networking business to business along with its slogan “Shop Local, Shop Often.” Coming up in November the Chamber will be promoting Small Business Saturday.

To quote Prior Lake’s Mayor, Ken Hedberg, “The residents of Prior Lake reinforce a warm, small town feel by welcoming visitors with courtesy and hospitality. Prior Lake’s downtown serves as the hub of the city, offering a walkable destination, specialty shopping, dining, entertainment and services that meet the needs of residents and visitors alike.”

Prior Lake continues to offer a business-friendly Economic Developemnt Authority (EDA), Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) and the Prior Lake Area Chamber of Commerce to promote and grow business.

Prior Lake is home to hundreds of thriving and successful businesses.

The Prior Lake Area Chamber of Commerce consists of over 400 unique businesses.

These local and area businesses represent thousands of member employees.

Ed Speiker is the board chairman and Sandi Fleck is the president of the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce.

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An exhibit opening in November 2015 features James Thompsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vietnam photographs.

(Photo courtesy of the Scott County Historical Society )

The Scott County Historical Society is located at 235 Fuller Street South in Shakopee. (Submitted photo)

HISTORICAL SOCIETY HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

BY KATHLEEN KLEHR

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he Scott County Historical Society (SCHS) is all about preservation, education, and access to information. We provide opportunities for cultural heritage celebration; pathway for citizenship; education opportunities; opportunities for teachers to meet Minnesota teaching benchmarks; internships for students; a community gathering space; tourism dollars; volunteer opportunities; a venue for creating connections; opportunities for the public to connect with their community; space for military families and reminders for why people serve; a healing space; space to ease daily stress and loneliness; an extensive

research library; and a professionally run artifact repository. SCHS has a little something for everyone.

In November 2015, the SCHS will host two events focused on the Vietnam war.

“Vietnam: A Window to War.” From 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 8 there will be an Exhibit Reception & Interview for James Thompson’s photographic exhibit on Vietnam.

From 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12, local author Kim Heikkila will discuss her book, “Sisterhood of War: Minnesota Women in Vietnam.”

SCHS DISPLAYS X Marks the Spot: Mapping Scott County -- Discover the wealth

of information available in maps!

Exhibit runs through August 2016.

Games and Chores: Growing Up in Scott County — This exhibit is the story of hard work, fun play, and education through the eyes of children who grew up here. Exhibit runs through March 2016.

2016 EXHIBITS March 2016: Valleyfair 40th Anniversary September 2016: Wish You Were Here: Tourism in Scott County The SCHS makes a difference in the community. Here are some samples of what the historical society means:

New Options: “SCHS does a great job tailoring our programs to meet client needs and they are always good learning experience for them.”

Fifth-grade teacher: “The program was great … It allowed kids to have a hands-on experience and actually participate in history.”

The Scott County Historical Society is located at 235 Fuller Street South, Shakopee. Reach us at 952-445-0378, info@scottcountyhistory.org or visit us on the web at www.scottcountyhistory.org.

Kathleen Klehr is the executive dairector of the Scott County Historical Society.

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Cheryl Hanson, Prior Lake’s Kop Family Community Garden coordinator, tends to her own plot. The community garden is located near Lakefront Park. (Photo by Hannah Jones )

STAYING HEALTHY AND HAPPY P

rior Lake’s location allows for good access to the best hospitals in the state — it’s only 10 miles from St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee — and with several medical, dental and eye clinics of its own, quality care is never too far away. Allina, Fairview and Park Nicollet all serve the area, and there are local options for behavioral health and family psychology services as well.

Prior Lake is also a great place for staying well by living an active lifestyle. Its 55 parks feature interconnecting trails that make for endless options for outdoor walking, running, riding, even snowmobiling and snowshoeing. The lake itself is great for swimming and water sports.

Utilizing the lakesides and green spaces for activities has been a tradition in Prior Lake for years. Community runs, walks and sports are commonplace.

“Prior Lake, to me, is a healthy community,” longtime local Joe Dols said. Staying active is a positive side effect of living in a community that was born out of recreation and revolves around the lake.

There’s also a lot of access to organic, local food close at hand.

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s Wozupi Tribal Gardens grows and sells fresh, all-natural produce, which is available at farmer’s markets and at Mazopiya, Prior Lake’s natural foods market.

Wozupi also puts on regular classes on healthy and sustainable cooking, gardening and even wild food foraging. Prior Lake residents can also grown their own healthy produce in the Kop Family Community Garden, located squarely in front of Lakefront Park.

Local kids and city of Prior Lake Recreation Department leaders team up for fun and exercise. (File photo)

“Prior Lake, to me, is a healthy community.”

-Joe Dols, 30-year resident and member of the Prior Lake Rotary Club and Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce

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Minnesota Mermaid Paddle Board Rental owner Jemma Wahl of Prior Lake and assistant Nikki Antonson of Savage demonstrate how it’s done at Sand Point Beach. (Photo by Hannah Jones)

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hatever you like to do to unwind, odds are there is a place in Prior Lake where you can do just that. The city’s parks make it a perfect place for games, hikes or even a good sunbathe.

Those more into the sporting scene won’t be disappointed, either.

The town has several lush golf courses, including The Wilds Golf Club, Legends Golf Club and the Meadows at Mystic Lake.

“I’m a golfer,” 30-year resident Joe Dols said. “We have some of the best golf courses in the southwest metro.”

Another popular activity is trapshooting at the Minnesota Horse and Hunt Club in Rural Prior Lake. The lake itself is a great setting for fishing, boating, paddle boarding, swimming and more.

One of the things locals like best about lakeside fun is that it isn’t seasonal. There are activities to enjoy all year round, including ice fishing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing. And whatever you’re interested in, odds are a local park can rent out the necessary equipment.

“You can rent a pontoon and go out on the lake even if you don’t live on the lake,” Angie Barstad of Prior Lake Parks and Recreation said.

Prior Lake’s community resources also make it the perfect place to learn a new hobby or skill. Classes at Wozupi, the Prior Lake Library and local parks can teach you how to make your own maple candies, knit a shawl or even pilot a stand-up paddle board.

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There are many club sponsored social activities throughout the year. Wild game dinners, down hill ski trips, bicycle brunches, cross country ski progressive dinner parties, bowling, and hayrides are just a few of the activities that give club members a chance to get together off the water. There are monthly club meetings on every second Tuesday of the month in Prior Lake. The meetings start at 7 p.m. September through May and 8 p.m. June through August.

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LEISURE SAFCOM 952-496-8300 Sand Creek Gray Beards – National Wild Turkey Federation www.nwtf.org Scott County Crazy Quilters 952-445-0378 Scott-Carver Threshers 952-492-2062

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LEISURE YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS

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A Prior Lake bunch, Tula Welch, age 7, Elsa Welch, age 3, Lorinda Welch, a social studies teacher at Hidden Oaks Middle School, and Caden Hackett, age 8, get warm by the fire at the Holidazzle celebration.

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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.

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Isaiah Sims and Max Bultman hug after tossing their caps at the Prior Lake High School 2015 commencement ceremony. (Photo by Hannah Jones)

LIVE, DREAM, ACHIEVE P

rior Lake’s tight-knit community network has plenty of resources woven in to make daily life enjoyable, productive and rich for the people who call it home.

One of the area’s proudest achievements is the local school district. District 719, Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools, has been experiencing unprecedented growth, in part due to its academic excellence and a wide array of options for E-STEM (Environment, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) learning. The most recent additions to the district have been La ola del lago — a Spanish immersion kindergarten — a nature-based preschool program at Edgewood School and a Fab Lab for manufacturing and design classes at Prior Lake High School.

“It’s a very small town feel, but with very big aspirations in our schools,” Bill Schult of the Prior Lake Rotary Club said.

The Prior Lake Library, located downtown, is another great center for learning — and not just because of its ready supply of books. Just ask Katy Relling, a local librarian.

“There’s an enormous amount of resources at the library,” she said.

In the summer, the library offers a full roster of things to do for kids, like activities, concerts and programs. During the school year, there’s homework help, and there’s storytime all year round. Club Prior, located in the Prior Lake Library, also has plenty of programs for older adults — everything from computer classes to social dances to yoga lessons.

In its day-to-day operations, Prior Lake takes its small town attitude just as seriously as its investment in education and quality of life.

“It’s still quaint,” Bonnie Grapper, a lifetime resident, said. “I hope it stays that way.”

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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 pick-up. 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. Hidden 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 952226-8600 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 952-2260050 or bus contractor/dispatch at 952-440-1166.

PRIOR LAKE SCHOOL BOARD Th e Prior L ake-Savage A rea 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:

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LIVING FACILITIES District Services Center 4540 Tower St. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0000

Grainwood Elementary (Grades K-5) 5061 Minnesota St. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0300

Prior Lake High School (Grades 9-12) 7575 W. 150th St., Savage 952-226-8600

Jeffers Pond Elementary (Grades K-5) 14800 Jeffers Pass N.W., Prior Lake 952-226-0600

Hidden Oaks Middle School (Grades 6-8) 15855 Fish Point Rd. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0700

Redtail Ridge Elementary (Grades K-5) 15200 Hampshire Ave., Savage 952-226-8000

Twin Oaks Middle School (Grades 6-8) 15860 Fish Point Rd. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0500

WestWood Elementary (Grades K-5) 5370 WestWood Dr. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0400

Five Hawks Elementary (Grades K-5) 16620 Five Hawks Ave. S.E., Prior Lake 952-226-0100

Edgewood School (K Spanish & Early Childhood) 5304 WestWood Dr., Prior Lake 952-226-0900

Glendale Elementary (Grades K-5) 6601 Connelly Parkway, Savage 952-226-0200

Early Childhood 952-226-0950

Circle of Friends Preschool 952-226-0956 SAGE Academy (School for the Advancement of Gifted Education) 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 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.

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 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 Teri Staloch Superintendent 952-226-0010

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LIVING Jeffrey Holmberg Assistant Superintendent 952-226-0070 Julie Cink Director of Business Affairs 952-226-0041 Doug Kern Special Education Director 952-226-0032 Matthew Mons Human Resources Manager 952-226-0020 Amy Kettunen Curriculum Coordinator 952-226-0031 Marcus Milazzo Technology Coordinator 952-226-0061

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LIVING 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 1200 Shakopee Town Square, Shakopee 952-496-5000 www.shakopee.k12.mn.us

SHAKOPEE SCHOOL BOARD The District 720 School Board is the school districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 District Offices, located at 1200 Shakopee Town Square.

Reggie Bowerman Chair 952-445-4756 Term expires 2015

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Scott Swanson Vice Chair 952-445-5543 Term expires 2017

Shakopee High School 100 17th Ave. W., Shakopee 952-496-5152

Angela Tucker Clerk 952-261-6501 Term expires 2015

Shakopee West Junior High School 200 10th Ave. E., Shakopee 952-496-5752

Matt McKeand Treasurer 952-233-4187 Term expires 2015

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

Shawn Hallett Board Director 612-961-0235 Term expires 2017

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

Mary Romansky Board Director 952-445-9370 Term expires 2017

Eagle Creek Elementary School 6855 Woodward Ave., Shakopee 952-496-5922 Jackson Elementary School 1601 Lusitano St., Shakopee 952-496-5803

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LIVING Red Oak Elementary School 7700 Old Carriage Ct., Shakopee 952-496-5952 Sun Path Elementary School 2250 17th Ave. E., Shakopee 952-496-5892 Sweeney Elementary School 1001 Adams St. S., Shakopee 952-496-5832 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

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 Dr. John Bezek Assistant Superintendent 952-496-5003 Bob Greeley Community Education Director 952-496-5025 Scott Hare Human Resources Manager 952-496-5062

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

St. Michael’s Catholic School Grades Pre-K-8 16280 Duluth Ave. S.E., Prior Lake 952-447-2124 www.saintmpl.org/ 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. After-school 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.

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LIVING St. John the Baptist Catholic School Grades Pre-K-8 12508 Lynn Ave. S., Savage 952-890-6604 www.stjohns-savage.org 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 self-respect 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 Grades K-8 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 Grades Pre-K-4 8600 Horizon Dr. S., Shakopee 952-445-1785 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 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 Grades Pre-K-8 2700 17th Ave. E., Shakopee 952-445-3387 www.sacsschools.org The school is accredited through the Minnesota Non-Public School Accrediting A ssociation. 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.

The International School of Minnesota Grades Pre-K-12 6385 Beach Rd., Eden Prairie 952-918-1800 www.ism-sabis.net 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.

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PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF SAVAGE It’s a Busy Year!

August – Back to School Open House & BBQ September – School Begins!

October – Celebrating Cultures Event Trick or Treat!

November – Conferences Happy Thanksgiving!

December – Parent Appreciation Pancake Breakfast Holiday Parties & Break January – Happy New Years! Welcome Back!

February – Fall Registration Opens Book Fair!

March – Fall Registration Deadline Summer Registration Time!

April – Conferences Graduate pictures May – Muffins for Mom Spring Fling Community Charity Event June – Graduation!

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Proud Platinum Sponsor of Dan Patch Days in Savage since 2007! “…our experience has been nothing but great. The entire Primrose system and the teachers in the infant room made the transition easy for us- they worked with us on a specific plan for our infant, talked us through their program, and gave us detailed reports every day that helped us create a consistent environment between school and home.” – Logan W “Our son has been attending Primrose since he was 12 weeks old. He’s made his way through the infant rooms to young toddlers and is now in early preschool. In that time we’ve been able to see him grow and develop leaps and bounds.” – Corey B “Primrose has been a integral part of our family’s life. We have continually been impressed at the caliber of the staff and curriculum.” – Aimee K “Our daughter, Ada Joy has been attending Primrose schools for over two years now and she just loves it! Her father and I are very happy with Primrose. The teachers and staff are lovely and caring and we couldn’t ask for a better place for our daughter to go each day to learn and grow as a person.”

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Each Student Real-World Ready

SPECIAL PROGRAMS Minnesota River Valley Special Education Cooperative 100 Hope Ave., Jordan 952-567-8102 www.swmetro.k12.mn.us 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 LakeSavage and Shakopee.

We are preparing our students for success in the real world, so that all doors are open for them to follow their dreams.

HELP & SUPPORT SERVICES Alpha Pregnancy Resource Center 13845 Hwy. 13 South Front Road, Savage 952-447-5683 www.alphaprc.com

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(952) 707-2000

AARP – American Association of Retired Persons 952-858-9040

American Cancer Society 2520 Pilot Knob Rd., Mendota Heights 651-225-8100 www.cancer.org American Heart Association – Greater Twin Cities 4701 W. 77th St., Edina 952-835-3300 www.americanheart.org 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

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LIVING 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

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

MN Chapter Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America 1711 Broadway St. NE, Minneapolis 612-259-4600 www.leukemia.org

Crisis Nursery 763-591-0100 (24 hours)

MN Citizens Concerned for Life 4249 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis 612-825-6831 www.mccl.org

Heading Home Scott Carver 612-599-7729

Carver-Scott Mental Health Crisis Program 952-442-7601 www.co.carver.mn.us

Help Me Grow of Scott County 952-496-5059 parentsknow.state.mn.us

Carver-Scott Educational Cooperative 792 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-567-8100 www.cseced.org

i’M o.K. Children’s Visitation Center 551 E. Park St., Belle Plaine 952-873-4216 MADD – Mothers Against Drunk Drivers 155 S. Wabasha St., #104, St. Paul 612-523-0802 www.maddmn.org

Carver-Scott Humane Society 952-368-3553 www.carverscotths.org

MN Friends of the Orphans 2052 Marshall Ave., St. Paul 651-482-1703 www.nphusa.org MN Job Service (MN Work Force Center) 752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 952-445-7087 www.minnesotaworks.net MN Literacy Council 651-645-2277 or 1-800-225-READ www.mnliteracy.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 952-890-1669 Narcotics Anonymous www.naminnesota.org Planned Parenthood 1-800-230-PLAN www.plannedparenthood.org/mnnd-sd RSVP – Retired & Senior Volunteer Program 952-945-4161

MN Problem Gambling Hotline 1-800-333-HOPE

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL An academically rigorous school guided by Catholic Values.

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LIVING River Valley Nursing Center (RVNC) 752 Canterbury Rd. S., Shakopee 303 E. Sixth St., Chaska 952-960-9700 Scott-Carver Affordable Housing Coalition 952-402-9832 Scott County CDA (Community Development Agency) 323 S. Naumkeag St., Shakopee 952-402-9022 Scott County Licensed Family Daycare Assoc.

952-334-7179 www.sclfcca.com Sexual Violence Center – Scott and Carver Counties 500 N. Pine St., Suite 203, Chaska 612-871-5111 (24 hours) www.sexualviolencecenter.org

Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 www.ssa.gov Southwest Metro Animal Rescue & Adoption Society 952-368-PAWS www.swmetroanimalrescue.org Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women (SVABW) 952-873-4214 www.southernvalleyalliance.org Tubman Chrysalis: A Center for Women 4432 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis 612-825-0000 www.tubman.org United Way 612-340-7400 www.unitedwaytwincities.org Welcome Neighbor 952-442-9000 www.welcomeneighbormn.com

The high school band performed to a packed house on Memorial Day. (Photo by Hannah Jones)

Providing a Christian education & environment for children 6 weeks to 8th Grade – call for a tour and information!

St. Paul’s Lutheran School Kindergarten to 8th Grade Today’s Learners... Tomorrow’s Leaders!

• Small Class Sizes • Individual Attention • Before & After School Care • Spanish in K-8 • After School Sports Program

Little Saints Early Learning & Childcare Center Safe, loving preschool and childcare!

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Prior Lake

Worship Directory Chad Gilbertson, Pastor

The people of the United Methodist Church Welcome You

HOLY TRINITY UNITED METHODIST Sunday Worship Sunday School 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. Sept.–May 16150 Arcadia Ave SE www.htumc.org (2 blocks W. of Hwy 13 on Dakota) 952-447-2990

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH come grow with us Daily Mass Tuesday - Friday 8:00am

Communion Service Monday & Saturday 8:00am

Weekend Masses Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00am

Reconciliation Saturday 3:30-4:30pm

4625 West 125th Street • Savage • 952.890.9465 • www.stjohns-savage.org

Prior Lake

Worship Directory A Friendly Church with a Bible Focus

Sunday morning 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship & Sunday School

AWANA, Bible Studies, Choir, Youth Groups

9:45 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Learning 10:30 a.m. Contemporary Worship & Extended Nursery to Age 5 Nursery available all morning

Learn more at www.sollc.org 952.230.2988 3611 N. Berens Rd. NW Prior Lake

Living Water Confirmation Ministry 6:30 p.m. Wednesday

9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am Worship 15033 Hwy. 13 S. Prior Lake, MN 55372

Ph. 952-226-6651

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Growing in Faith Reaching Others for Christ Serving One Another

To Know Christ and To Make Him Know

Living Hope Lutheran Church and School

952.445.1785

Saturday 6:00 p.m.

5634 Luther Road SE Prior Lake 952-447-2117 www.stpaulspriorlake.org

Worship Service

Sunday 8:00 a.m.

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Church for Young Families Worship Service Sunday School and Adult Bible Class (September– May) 10:00 a.m. Worship Service

8600 Horizon Drive S. Shakopee, MN 55379 www.bllh.org

Sunday (September — May) 8:00 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

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Traditional Worship Sunday School and Bible Studies Contemporary Worship

Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

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

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Ciara Brix, Lucresia Fose, Autumn Bernatz and Ivy Brix have a relaxing morning in Downtown Prior Lake. (Photo by Hannah Jones)

Downtown Prior Lake has a small-town feel despite being in a suburb. (Photo by Hannah Jones)

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ears ago, Prior Lake’s shopping scene was a limited affair, but since then, commerce in the town has been growing and expanding.

“It’s really improved a lot,” Joe Dols of the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce said. “You used to have to drive 10 miles to get just about anything… Now, there’s a number of other good small businesses to take care of your needs.”

Prior Lake’s marketplace features an active Chamber of Commerce and a newly revamped downtown, which has effectively combined its historic roots with a modern feel. Main Avenue features a strip of small, locally-owned boutiques, jewelers, hair salons, hardware outlets and lumber shops. Down at the street corner, Edelweiss Bakery, located in the stylish Speiker Building, serves fresh croissants and cakes universally loved throughout the city.

There are several places available for the weekly grocery run, including fresh, seasonal produce from the Farmer’s Market and Mazopiya, and everyone’s favorite foodstuffs from Lunds & Byerlys.

As the marketplace has expanded, the one thing that hasn’t changed is the intimate, hometown atmosphere that permeates much of Prior Lake’s culture.

“The shops here, generally, are not franchised,” Angie Barstadt of Prior Lake Parks and Recreation said. “They’re locally-owned, ‘Ma and Pa’ shops.”

“You used to have to drive 10 miles to get just about anything… Now, there’s a number of other good small businesses to take care of your needs.”

-Joe Dols, Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADVERTISING/PROMOTION Big Fish Works

12925 Eagle Creek Parkway Savage, MN 55378 952-445-3333 www.bigfishworks.com

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

Rod Dehmlow Auto Sales 4810 Dakota St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-440-2277 www.dehmlowauto.com

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Velishek Auto

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

Al and Alma’s Supper Club 5201 Pieper Rd. Mound, MN 55364 952-472-3098 www.al-almas.com

DAYCARE/PRESCHOOL

Artisan Bar & Bistro

Playworks

16731 Highway 13 S. Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-447-1888 www.artisancoffeebistro.com

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Arnie’s Bar

122 First Ave. E. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-7218

DENTAL Eckart Dental

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

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Swanke Financial Group

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6867 Boudin Ave NE #2 Prior Lake, MN 55372 952-997-8900 www.swankefinancial.com

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16677 Duluth Ave. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 888-553-4648 www.kleinbank.com

Eileen’s Colossal Cookies

124 1st Ave. W. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-1938

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FITNESS Anytime Fitness

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The Official, South of the River Chevrolet Dealership!

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MEDICAL Fairview Clinics

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Savage Eye Clinic

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RECREATION Knotty Oar Marina

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MARKETPLACE RETAIL

SCHOOLS/EDUCATION

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1440 W. 3rd Ave. Shakopee, MN 55379 952-445-3240 www.linklumber.com

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ife in Prior Lake has plenty of perks for animals and their humans, with a bevy of resources for four-legged family members.

One of the biggest attractions Prior Lake has to offer its furrier citizens is the abundance of space to exercise. The park and trail systems are well equipped with walking trails and field space for dogs to enjoy, and an off-leash dog area was recently added in Spring Lake Regional Park Many businesses downtown will also allow pets to come inside while their humans shop.

“I definitely think it’s pet friendly,” Angie Barstad, a local dog owner, said. “As long as you leash them and pick up after them, you can pretty much take them anywhere.”

And because Prior Lake is five minutes from wide, rural spaces, that also means your pet will also be happy and well cared for if it happens to be a horse or an alpaca.

Prior Lake is also served by several different vet clinics, groomers and boarding kennels, and organizations like Protecting Paws Animal Rescue rehabilitate and provide shelter to abandoned pets. The city also has a contract with 4 Paws Animal Control, and its own Lost and Found Pets page under the “police” section of its website: www. cityofpriorlake.com.

Mary Haugen of Prior Lake takes her dog, Remington, to Lakefront Park every day — sometimes twice.

(Photo by Hannah Jones)

”As long as you leash them and pick up after them, you can pretty much take them anywhere.”

-Angie Barstad, Prior Lake Parks and Recreation

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PETS 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 owner’s property.

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Allie Wagner of Prior Lake meets Ziggy the Lhasa-Shih Tzu, about 6 months old, at the Protecting Paws Animal Rescue booth. (Photo by Hannah Jones)

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Jeffers South 41 Sand Point Beach 42 Indian Ridge Carriage Hills 43 Green Oaks Raspberry Woods Raspberry Ridge 44 Oakland Beach Watzl's Point Beach 45 Boudins Lakefront 46 Hickory Shores Timber Crest 47 Northwood Meadows 48 Pike Lake Crystal Lake 49 Shephardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Path Woodridge Thomas Ryan 50 Enclave at Cleary Memorial Park 51 Stonebriar The Ponds 52 Raymond Ave. Whitetail Island 53 South Shore Dr. Deerfield Wilderness Ponds Public Buildings A City Hall Brookville Hills Memorial B Police C Library Cardinal Ridge D Club Prior Fish Point North Shore Oaks E Fire Station F Water Treatment Facility Knob Hill G Maintenance Garage Sand Point

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