Prior Lake News Compass
The Weekly Newsletter of PLNC
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June 5, 2025
Congratulations, Prior Lake High School Class of 2025, your day has arrived! Best of luck to the more than 700 of you earning your diploma and moving on to the next chapter of your lives. For those members of the community who wish to celebrate the new graduates, ceremonies kick off at 7 p.m. tonight at Dan Patch Stadium in Savage.
May 29, 2025
Yes, summer is just around the corner! School will officially conclude for most next week, and Prior Lake High School seniors will graduate next Thursday. There is much to do in Prior Lake in the coming months, so take a peak each week at the "Upcoming Events" section published at the end of every newsletter edition.
May 22, 2025
Monday is Memorial Day, a holiday set aside to honor those who have died while serving our country. Its origin came a few years following the end of the Civil War when more than 5,000 people gathered at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., to decorate the graves of more than 20,000 soldiers who were buried there. While the day is intended to honor the dead, it's certainly appropriate to thank all men and women who have served our great nation, not only on Memorial Day, but every day.
May 15, 2025
Even though summer hasn't officially arrived, it sure felt like it this past week. Boat traffic on Prior and other area lakes certainly increased since Saturday's fishing opener, and the Sand Point Beach boat ramp revamp is now complete. The best days of summer in Prior Lake are right around the corner!
May 8, 2025
Honoring moms should extend well beyond a single day of appreciation each year! Cards, flowers and candy are always nice, but a call or in-person visit will also go a long way in thanking her, so don't forget your mom this weekend. Happy Mother's Day to all Prior Lake moms and the women who serve as role models and caregivers to others.
May 1, 2025
We would like to extend another thank you to our readers and the Prior Lake community for the continued support of the News Compass! Our readership continues to grow — we are nearing 1,500 subscribers to our weekly newsletter — as does our coverage. If you would like to join the content team and add to our reporting and photography efforts, please reach out to editor Robb Jeffries at [email protected]. All experience levels are welcome!
April 24, 2025
Spring weather is encouraging everyone to get outside and enjoy some of the many local activities that are planned. The downtown Prior Lake area will be busy in the coming week with a book sale at the Prior Lake Library, Aprilfest celebration hosted by St. Michael Church, Lakeside Big Band playing at the VFW, and the "grand re-opening" of the Main Avenue business community. Information links to all can be found in this week's "Events" listing.
April 17, 2025
We would like to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to all those who attended our volunteer informational meeting on Tuesday at Twin Oaks Middle School! If you were unable to make it to the meeting, it is not too late to get involved with the News Compass. We are seeking volunteers in the following areas: news reporting (no experience necessary — we'll train you!), photography, advertising sales, marketing and fundraising. You can reach us at [email protected] for more details.
April 10, 2025
You're invited! The Prior Lake News Compass will host a community meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at the Twin Oaks Middle School Media Center, 15860 Fish Point Rd., Prior Lake, from 7 to 8 p.m. which will include an update on how our volunteer-led project has progressed since starting three months ago. We're also looking for volunteers! If you're interested in helping us with news/event reporting, photography, advertising sales or fundraising, please join us to learn more.
April 3, 2025
The Prior Lake News Compass appreciates feedback we get from readers about how we can improve coverage on local news topics. We will be hosting a community meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at the Twin Oaks Middle School Media Center, 15860 Fish Point Rd., Prior Lake, beginning at 7 p.m. which will include an update on how our volunteer-led project has progressed since starting three months ago. We're also looking for volunteers! If you're interested in helping us with news/event reporting, photography, advertising sales and fundraising, please join us to learn more!
March 20, 2025
Spring is arriving in Prior Lake, and that means an already busy calendar will be bursting at the seams with community events! The News Compass has added an events section to our newsletter to help highlight the goings on in Prior Lake. If you have an event to submit, you can submit it through the contact form on our homepage, or send it to [email protected]. You can find a full listing of events on our website at https://plnewscompass.org/category/events/