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April 3, 2025
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Drew Hennen earned a silver medal in snowshoe competition and is pictured with his parents, Dan and Denise. Laurie Hartmann / PL News Compass
Silver success for Prior Lake Special Olympian
Drew Hennen has tried nearly every sport under the sun, but it is snowshoeing that has put him on the international map.
The 20-year-old local resident recently placed second in the 200-meter event at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy.
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Talking about his experience comes with a big smile and exuberance for that sport and others. He water skis in the summer months with Shockwaves, the Shakopee-Prior Lake Waterski Club, and has tried his hand at nearly every other sport, including bowling, soccer, basketball, track and golf.
Drew traveled with Special Olympics team members, flying from Minneapolis to New York, and then on to Turin where he stayed with other athletes in the Olympic Village from March 5-17.
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 | Council rebukes proposed zoning changesBills in St. Paul have been introduced that would standardize some zoning regulations across the state, but the Prior Lake City Council says one size fits all doesn’t fit the city’s needs. |
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 | News Compass holding volunteer meeting, community updateJoin us on April 15 to learn more about our early successes, and to find out how to join the team. |
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