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Lakesmarts: Family fishing, plus staying safe on boat tubes

From the Prior Lake Association 

The eighth annual Prior Lake Association family fishing tournament will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. This is a Lakefront Days event and is a low-key, no-pressure, fun event for families, children and grandchildren. No professionals will be allowed to enter.


Pet of the week: Kelley

Kelley is about 4-years old. She is a loving, sweet cat that likes people and lots of attention. She would be great in a quiet home where you will find that she gives KelleyKelleyback as much love as she takes.


Fire calls for July 13 to 19

The Prior Lake Fire Department responded to the following fire and medical calls from July 13 to 19: 

Sunday, July 13

Firefighters responded to:


Scott County Fair runs through Sunday in Jordan

The Scott County Fair runs through Sunday, July 27 at the fairgrounds, 7151 W. 190th St. in St. Lawrence Township, near Jordan.

There is no per-person fee, but parking and grandstand fees apply. For more information, call (952) 492-2436 or visit www.scottcountyfair.com.

Here is the schedule of events:


Jays will try to rebound from first playoff loss

By Tom Schardin, Staff Writer

The Prior Lake Jays put themselves in a hole in the first round of pool play in the Section 3B playoffs on July 19.

The Jays fell behind 3-0 after three innings to rival Shakopee and never recovered in a 5-3 loss in Pool B.


Former Laker golfer to play in Minnesota State Open

By Tom Schardin, Staff Writer

Alec Schumacher of Savage has seen better results on the links once he learned how manage his game mentally.

Following a strong first season at Luther College in Iowa, the 2006 Prior Lake High School graduate has continued his strong play this summer, qualifying for the Minnesota State Open at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids.


Fourth medallion hunt clue released

Here’s the fourth clue in the “Legend of the Lake” 2008 medallion hunt:

“Keystone walls will lead you

Where no one else can see you.”


City's Lakefront Days celebration marks 25th year

By Lori Carlson, Editor 

This year’s Lakefront Days theme ties into two milestones: the 25th year of the city’s big summertime celebration and the state of Minnesota’s 150th.


Raceway Park: No dents, new paint job work for Hastings driver

By Kevin Busse, Correspondent 

Does your car know when it’s being pampered and will it run better and smoother when it’s washed, cleaned or freshly painted?

That’s just a myth, but it seemed to work for Dave Nogel of Hastings at Raceway Park on Shakopee on July 20. With a fresh paint job and a dent-free machine, Nogel won the first feature in the Figure Eights race.


Mudcats drop final two regular season games

By Tom Schardin, Staff Writer

The Prior Lake Mudcats lost their last two regular season games and will open the playoffs on Wednesday, July 23 at home against Union City at 7 p.m.

The Mudcats finished the regular season with a 15-7 overall record, including a 6-5 loss to Webster on July 19 and a 4-2 setback to Elko the next day.

The Mudcats were third in the White Division of the Dakota-County-Rice League behind St. Patrick and Union Hill.

For more information go to www.priorlakebaseball.com


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