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September 5, 2010 - 6:00am
Wrap artist

Claire Olson, 9, wraps Abby Grund, 8, in toilet paper on Aug. 26. The game was just one of many contests at Prior Lake-resident Deb Meyer's second annual back to school party. Both Claire and Abby are from Savage. To see more photos from the party, visit plamerican.smugmug.com. (Photo by Meryn Fluker)


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Taste of Home Cooking School show coming to town


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Calling all foodies, cooks and would-be cooks: Whatever your skill level in the kitchen, become a master just in time for the holidays and have fun while doing it at the Taste of Home Cooking School show, presented live at Prior Lake High School in Savage on Saturday, Nov. 6.

This event is the first time the national company has presented the cooking school in the Twin Cities area. It is sponsored by Southwest Newspapers and Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education.



September 4, 2010 - 6:00am
Summertime reflections

Two area families enjoy an end-of-summer picnic Wednesday afternoon at Lakefront Park. Picnic participants included Kristin Wermus of Savage and her children Merrick, 2, Brook, 4, and Reeve, 7; and Jennifer Gansler of Eagan and her children, Erika, 7, Ben, 9, Ryan, 3, and Andrew, 5. (Photo by Shawn Hogendorf)


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Faces in the Crowd: Agility keeps girl and her dog on their toes


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By Lori Carlson, Editor
Visitors to this year’s Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 29 might have watched a border collie mix named Hailey jump through hoops, run through tunnels and weave around poles.

Coaching Hailey through the agility course was 13-year-old Danielle Oss of Prior Lake. Ever since she and her family adopted Hailey at 6 weeks of age from a rescue shelter in Eau Claire, Wis., Danielle has had high hopes for the pup.



Montessori schools: An alternative


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By Meryn Fluker, Staff Writer

A Montessori by any other name could be just as sweet, according to Karen Fisher.

“There are a lot of schools that use [the Montessori method] but don’t call themselves ‘Montessori,’” she said. “There are differences in Montessori. There are differences in training.”



Budget cuts bring bigger class sizes, other changes


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By Meryn Fluker, Staff Writer

After a long process of trimming $3.7 million from the Prior Lake-Savage Area School District’s budget, students, staff and parents will begin to see the effects of those cuts when the new school year begins next week.

School starts Tuesday, Sept. 7 for students in grades one through 12 and Wednesday, Sept. 8 for kindergarten students. When the bell rings, there will be changes – most of which Superintendent Sue Ann Gruver is excited about.



Slideshow: Photos from Keystone Island


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Photos from Deb Meyer's second annual back-to-school party


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September 3, 2010 - 6:00am
Harvest time

Jack Schmitz of Prior Lake harvests cherry tomatoes from his plot Wednesday afternoon at the Community Garden located on the former Kop Farm site. Schmitz harvested onions, tomatoes and peppers from his plot. (Photo by Shawn Hogendorf)


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Laker football home opener is Sept. 10


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The first Laker football home game is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10 at Dan Patch Stadium, Prior Lake High School, 7575 150th St., Savage.
Some of the activities and events include:

Youth night: Punt, pass and kick events for all PLAY players, 5:30 p.m.
PLAY football player recognition during half time.

Wear your Prior Lake football jersey and get into the game for free
Food vendors – starting at 5:45 p.m.

For more information, call the high school at (952) 226-8600.



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