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Thursday, August 21, 2025
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Nearly 100 Prior Lake youngsters enjoyed competing in the city’s annual Muddy Buddy Run held at Lakefront Park on Aug. 15.
Playing in mud was encouraged
City’s annual Muddy Buddy Run provides tons of fun during annual event at Lakefront Park
It was a great day to play in the mud and there were no parental objections!
The Muddy Buddy Run, sponsored by the City of Prior Lake's Parks and Recreation Department, drew 97 youngsters who signed up for the event held last Friday, Aug. 15.
Participants definitely came ready to get dirty and have lots of fun.
City crews flooded the obstacle course in Lakefront Park for the memorable challenges and photo opportunities. Event favorites for children ages 5 through 12 included the foam pit and mud crawl (hence the name Muddy Buddy), but the slip-n-slide was again a big hit this year, according to Steve Hart, the city's Parks and Recreation Manager.
News
 | Bakeberg announces candidacy for Minnesota Senate District 54 seatBen Bakeberg, first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022, announced last week his candidacy for the Senate District 54 seat. |
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City News
 | Electric bikes, dirt bikes and scooters present growing safety concerns, enforcement challenges in cityAnyone driving, biking, running or walking in Prior Lake this summer has surely noticed the dramatic increase in the use of electric bicycles and scooters. Some suggest they are a hazard and more enforcement is needed. |
 | Council approves five-year capital plan; bonding to cover significant portion of costsThe Prior Lake City Council approved its Capital Improvement Plan for the next five years during its meeting held Aug. 12. The plan outlined the next five years of major improvements recommended by city staff and addressed estimated project costs, funding sources and tax impacts. |
Prior Lake in the Past
This weekly column contains summary excerpts of news items published in the Prior Lake American during the same week 60, 40 and 20 years ago. We hope our readers enjoy remembering those who are mentioned from years past, and this feature provides historical perspective about how much the community has changed over the decades.
Prior Lake Police Log: August 6 - 12
This weekly 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
 | History, great food, amazing sight-seeing all part of PLHS German Club's summer tripThirty-two Prior Lake High School German students spent nearly two weeks in Europe this summer, sampling great food and visiting historic sites. |
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Sports
 | PL Mariners take third in state senior baseball tournamentThe Prior Lake Mariners took third place in the Minnesota Senior Men's Amateur Baseball Association State Tournament held Aug. 16-17. |
Events
 | ‘The Castaways’ to close out Music in the Park seriesAug. 29 Sit back and enjoy a free concert at Lakefront Park featuring "The Castaways" from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29. |
August 23 | PL Girls Swim/Dive Carwash Fundraiser - Jeffers Pond Elementary
The Prior Lake Girls Swim and Dive team will host its annual car wash fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jeffers Pond Elementary School.
August 26 | Golf fundraiser for ‘Choose Not to Use’ - Legends Golf Club
The Scott County Public Safety Foundation will host its annual golf tournament fundraiser scheduled for Aug. 26 at Legends Golf Club in Prior Lake to support the "Choose Not to Use" program.
August 28 | Grandparents ‘Picnic & Paddle Event’ - Cleary Lake Regional Park
Club Prior will join Three Rivers Park District in inviting seniors and their families to picnic, play lawn games and paddleboat at Cleary Lake Regional Park on Thursday, Aug. 28. The event will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
September 15 | Beyond the Yellow Ribbon golf fundraiser - Stonebrooke
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon / South of the River will host its 15th annual golf fundraiser on Monday, Sept. 15, at Stonebrooke Golf Club, Shakopee.
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