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June 19, 2025
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In this week’s issue of the Prior Lake News Compass, we’re celebrating the Prior Lake girls’ lacrosse team for clinching the state championship and bringing home bragging rights. We also spotlight the Scott County Sheriff’s Office and area tactical team for their key role in apprehending a murder suspect. Plus, check out our events listings for the best summer happenings.
Dive in to stay informed and engaged with what’s happening around Prior Lake!
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The Prior Lake High School girls lacrosse team came home as state champions for the 2025 season. (Photo / Caty Mawing Photography)
Prior Lake girls lacrosse team finishes season with 19-0 record and another state title
By Staff Report | Published on June, 19, 2025
The Prior Lake High school girls lacrosse team finished season play undefeated and came home with the state championship trophy.
The Lakers defeated the Stillwater Ponies 13-8 last Saturday while playing at Eden Prairie High School. This was the third state title earned by Prior Lake, a goal their coach said the team had from the beginning.
"Their theme for the season was 'We Over Me,' and they knew it was going to take all of us to reach it," Coach Heather Pierson said on Monday.
By halftime, Prior Lake built a 7-3 advantage over Stillwater, which was ranked the No. 3 seed coming into the match. Pierson credited much of the win to the experienced and senior-heavy team roster. Seven out of the nine seniors on the Laker team have committed to continue playing lacrosse at a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) college.
News
 Scott County Sheriff Luke Hennen | Area law enforcement played key roles in capture of man wanted for murderby Laurie Hartmann | Area residents woke up Saturday morning to the tragic news that Minnesota Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman and her husband had been murdered in their north metro home. |
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Prior Lake in the Past
Dairy Store advertises 19-cent hamburgers; city approves Stemmer Ridge development
This weekly column contains summary excerpts of news items published in the “Prior Lake American” during the same week from 60, 40 and 20 years ago. We hope our readers enjoy a historical perspective on how much the community has changed over the decades.
Police Log
June 4 - 10, 2025
This report is based on information submitted by the Prior Lake Police Department for responses. All calls for service may not be included; all subjects arrested and named are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Schools
 | Heading to college — on the same teamby Laurie Hartmann | Mataya Smith and Taylor Hendrickson met each other on the soccer field as preschoolers and have been teammates and great friends ever since. |
Sports
 | Baseball play is back in full swing for Jays, Mudcats and Legion teamsby Randy Geister | The Prior Lake Jays concluded their participation at The Friendly Tournament in Arlington by defeating the Brookings Cubs 11-1 on June 8 and secured the tournament's consolation championship. |
Events
June 20 | Free summer concert series at Lakefront Park
The second free summer concert in the series being hosted by the City of Prior Lake will be held at Lakefront Park on Friday.
June 22 | Family kayak class at Cleary Lake Regional Park
Families can create fun memories on the water on Sunday, June 22, while learning kayaking skills being taught at Cleary Lake Regional Park in Prior Lake.
June 22 | Youth travel soccer program information meeting
The Prior Lake Soccer Club (PLSC) will be hosting an informational town hall for anyone interested in joining the club’s travel soccer program at 7 p.m.
June 23 | Cleary Lake Park adult yoga class for 55+
A free yoga class designed for adults age 55 and up is being offered at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
June 26-29 | Savage Dan Patch Days next weekend
The City of Savage's annual community celebration of Dan Patch Days is scheduled for June 26-29 and will include a variety of fun events.
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