By Shawn Hogendorf, Staff Writer

An 18-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested after he allegedly pulled a gun, cocked it and pointed it at a father and son who confronted the man about money he stole in the parking lot of the Tiowakan Spiritual Center on the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux reservation on Nov. 13.

Emily just wants to be with you, hear encouraging praise and feel the Emilycloseness of your petting and tummy rubs. She’s a little plump, so she would enjoy going on walks. She is spayed, crate- and house-trained and knows obedience.

Krista Barsness of Minneapolis and Brandon Winkel of Richfield announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.Krista
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Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 14900 block of Highland Court at about 12:45 a.m. Tuesday.

No one was injured, but a family dog died as a result of a fire, Prior Lake Fire Chief Doug Hartman said.

The fire is believed to have started on the back porch of the home and spread into the home.

U.S. Rep. John Kline’s office has announced a lottery for constituents who would like tickets to attend the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama.

Residents of Minnesota’s Second Congressional District who wish to be entered into the ticket lottery should call Kline’s Burnsville office at (952) 808-1213 or his Washington, D.C. office at (202) 225-2271 no later than noon Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Rita Norling, 68, of Prior Lake, passed away at her home on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 4-8 p.m. at Ballard–Sunder Funeral Home in Prior Lake. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. at the Church of St.

By Lori Carlson, Editor 

Lyaman McPherson likes “old stuff,” and he’s hoping to bring some of the past back to Prior Lake.

On Monday, McPherson presented his plan to operate a 1940s-era railroad car diner in the downtown area.

A liquor store that sparked a local debate and resulted in a court fight is likely to open later this week, a spokesperson said Monday.

MGM Wine and Spirits will open at 14173 Commerce Ave., likely by the end of the week, said Franchise Coordinator Jackie Jorgensen.

A local resident will present his plan for a downtown railroad car-style diner during tonight’s Prior Lake City Council meeting.

Lyaman McPherson will talk to council members about how the diner could fit into the city’s plans for downtown redevelopment. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 4646 Dakota St.

Hazel C. (Mrs. John S.) Evans

Hazel C. Evans, 66, of Faribault, died on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at her daughter’s home in Prior Lake.

Services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Faribault, with the Rev. Allan Nelson officiating.