Logan Lehrer has had a busy summer kicking the football.
Jaxson Barrett got to test his skills against some the state's best talent Aug. 7.
Part of what makes sports so enjoyable is the sound that surrounds it.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for input on several special fishing regulation proposals.
The Prior Lake Jays rallied in the top of the ninth to earn a spot in the Class B state field.
Minnesota's ruffed grouse spring population counts are up from last year, which was not expected during the current declining phase of the 10-year cycle — a pattern recorded for 72 years.
Is the South Suburban Conference still the top volleyball league in the state?
The 62nd training camp for the Minnesota Vikings is underway at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center.
The Prior Lake Mudcats couldn’t get their offense in going in Region 3C play.
The Prior Lake Jays made things a little difficult in their Section 3B elimination game Aug. 3 at fourth-seeded Victoria.
Prior Lake resident and parent Geoffrey Zahn announced his candidacy for the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools District, where four of the seven seats will be on the ballot in the 2022 election.
A simple way to enjoy a Minnesota summer day is on a local patio. With plenty to choose from in the Southwest metro, there are an abundance of views, bites and beverages to experience.
The Prior Lake High School Class of 1970 plans to hold its 52-year reunion on Friday, Sept. 23, at the Prior Lake VFW, 16306 Main Ave S.E. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m.
The Scott County Fair returned to the fairgrounds this year with familiar attractions and brand new exhibits for visitors to enjoy.
Chad Walen of Prior Lake continues to lead the way in the Late Models season points race at Elko Speedway.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched in Minnesota July 16. The three-digit number works nationwide as a hotline for people to reach crisis counselors and to receive local mental health services and resources via call, text and chat.
Prior Lake resident and parent Lisa Atkinson has announced her candidacy for an at-large seat on the Prior Lake-Savage Area School Board, where four of the seven seats will be on the ballet in the November 2022 election.
Alan Koehler enjoyed plenty of mat time in the USA Wrestling Junior and Cadet National Championships in the Fargo Dome in Fargo, North Dakota.
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools is offering free activity passes to seniors in the community age 55 and over.
Horse racing has returned at Canterbury Park in Shakopee following a nine-day break that allowed for Twin Cities Summer Jam, a three-day music festival that attracted more than 30,000 fans.
Will Emerson will skate with some of the top high school players in the state this fall.
For Dave Lane of Victoria, pickleball has become somewhat of a lifesaver.
The Prior Lake American Legion baseball team couldn’t muster enough offense to make a deep postseason run.
The Savage Police Department responded to and provided summaries for the following incidents July 11-July 17. The Savage Pacer doesn’t include a comprehensive list of calls to which the department responded. Incidents are included here based on severity, impact on public safety or other factors.
The Great Seal of the United States bears the Latin phrase “E Pluribus Unum,” meaning “out of the many, one.” In 1776 it championed the union of the separate American colonies, a union severely tested during the War between the States. One may wonder if our union is as close to cracking apar…
One of the gentlest men in the world said so nicely,
Bryce Rauner, 17, of Prior Lake has been on the fast track his whole life.
The phrase “You can’t play the game without a referee” is becoming more and more of a reality in the world of youth sports like soccer.
High school students, including five from Prior Lake High School, presented food security research findings at the Minnesota Youth Institute at the University of Minnesota.
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools has announced the hiring of Glenna Stone as the coordinator of the Minnesota Center for Advanced Professional Studies. She will replace Erik Sill, who resigned.
Justin Simonson left his mark on the Prior Lake boys lacrosse program over the last two seasons in more ways than one.
Is Jacob Goede’s streak of consecutive points titles in jeopardy at Elko Speedway?
The Prior Lake Jays rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth to snap a four-game winless streak.
For 40 years, Southern Valley Alliance has provided support services for survivors of domestic violence in the southwest metro.
When Karen Shenk moved with her husband, John, from Hibbing to Victoria nine years ago, she was nervous. Their children had moved out of the house, and they left the social community they made and were accustomed to up north.
The Prior Lake Mudcats earned a split in Dakota-Rice-Scott League play as the playoffs near.
The Prior Lake American Legion baseball couldn’t really get the bats going in pool play in the Gopher Classic July 8-10.
Alex Bump is still years away of potentially playing in the NHL, but he got a little taste of what his future could be like July 8.
Hunters can apply for the fall archery deer hunt at Camp Ripley near Little Falls through Aug. 19.
Following a walleye fishing closure, Mille Lacs Lake anglers can catch and release walleye July 16 through Aug. 31.
Matt and Jackie Thomas currently own and run a 500-acre farm in Lakeville. Along with Matt Thomas’ father, the family produces meat, dairy and goat milk and crops like corn and soybeans, all while raising and handling about 130 cows and 100 goats.
A Lakeville man has been charged with criminal vehicular homicide in a Friday, July 1, crash that killed a 15-year-old boy who was riding a bike in Cedar Lake Township.
A juvenile riding a bike died July 1 in Cedar Lake Township after being struck by a vehicle.
The Lower Minnesota River East Partnership is hosting a public kick off meeting for the Lower Minnesota River East One Watershed One Plan.
Retirement offers a new lifestyle, daily schedule, and rhythm of activities. After two years, I find that I don’t just look, I see more things. I don’t just hear, I listen to more details. I’m discovering new plants, smelling new flowers, trying new recipes, and developing new friendships.
I was very disappointed to read that that Savage City Council decided not to pursue an ordinance to restrict the sale of flavored vaping and tobacco products, like so many other courageous city councils have done. ("Council decides not to pursue vaping product restrictions," June 25.)
Excitement over The Loop at Chaska continues to grow this summer.
The Prior Lake Jays’ bats came alive to snap four-game losing skid.
The Prior Lake Legion baseball team earned a pair of strong victories after winning two of five contests in Omaha, Nebraska.
