Primary Election Set For Tuesday, Sept. 9

The primary election ballot on Sept. 9 will feature Independence, Republican and DFL party races for U.S. Senate and two state supreme court races. The general election is Nov. 4. There will be no election for Prior Lake City Council this year. The City of Prior Lake makes periodic changes in polling locations to provide the most convenient site possible for area voters. Recent voting location changes include Precincts 1, 5 and 7. For more information and a map of the City's precinct boundaries and voting locations, go to the CIty's Election Information Web page.

Sand Point Boat Launch Closed

The entire Sand Point Beach boat launch is closed until November to rehabilitate the approach road and ramp area. Residents are asked to plan accordingly. The exact closure date will be posted at the lake access as the date gets closer. For more information, contact Department of Natural Resources Area Trails and Waterways Supervisor Martha J. Reger at (952) 826-6769.

Yard Waste Site Open on Sept. 13

The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Compost Site is jointly shared by the City of Prior Lake the second and fourth Saturdays of each month through October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The site is about a quarter mile west of the intersection of County Rd. 42 and County Rd. 83 (click on map). Residents can drop off leaves, grass clippings, brush and branches less than 8 inches in width. All yard waste containers or bags can not be left on site. For more information, contact Danette Moore at (952) 447-9813 or Al Friedges at (952) 447-9892.

Fall Community Fest Set On Sept. 15
Fall Community Fest is Monday, Sept. 15 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Prior Lake High School, 7575 W. 150th St., in Savage, Minn. For more information, visit the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce website.

Fall Hydrant Flushing Begins Sept. 15

The City of Prior Lake will flush hydrants for three to four weeks beginning Sept. 15 east of Upper and Lower Prior Lake and east of Spring Lake, including service areas in Spring Lake Township. Flushing takes place west of Upper and Lower Prior Lake beginning Oct. 1.
Hydrant flushing is necessary to purge the distribution system of stagnant water and minerals and allows maintenance personnel to identify hydrants and valves in need of repair. For more information, call (952) 447-9830.

Scott County Public Health Department Focus Group Thursday, Sept. 25

The Scott County Public Health Department is identifying the health issues and concerns of Scott County residents. A meeting to gather information and listen to health-related discussion, including resident’s ability to get health care, is Thursday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Club Prior, the adult activity center in Prior Lake at 16210 Eagle Creek Ave., Suite 101. The information will be shared with the County Commissioners and used in planning health priorities for Scott County.

Community's Free Autumn Gathering set for Oct. 4

Come for the FREE family fun, crafts, horse drawn wagon rides, kettle corn, cider, hot chocolate, music, pony rides and more on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Pkwy., in Prior Lake.

Fire Station No. 2 Grand Opening Oct. 11

All residents are encouraged to attend the grand opening of Prior Lake Fire Station No. 2 on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The grand opening, 3906 Station Place NW, at the intersection of County Rd. 21, Fountain Hills Dr. and Enclave Ave. in the Jeffers Waterfront, will include a ceremony and presentations from 10 - 11 a.m., followed by an open house. The event is part of Fire Prevention Week, so come on out a take a look at your fire station.