Prior Lake
A city in Scott County, Minnesota — population 27,317 as of 2020.
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Development Agreement Approved for Vierling Ridge
The City Council recently approved the final plat, planned unit development (PUD) plan, and a development agreement with Pulte Homes to begin work on the first phase of the Vierling property development, which will be known as Vierling Ridge.
Real Estate & Development
City Council Approves 2027 Preliminary Budget and Tax Levy
The City Council approved the 2027 preliminary budget and tax levy at its meeting Sept. 8, 2026.
Government & Civic
Dan Stanley Receives Cora McQuestion Spirit of Prior Lake Award
Dan Stanley was honored with the Cora McQuestion Spirit of Prior Lake Award during a special ceremony at Prior Lake Night at the St. Paul Saints game Thursday evening, August 6, 2026.
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Prior Lake by the numbers
- Area
- 16.29 sq mi (42.2 km²), 3.25 sq mi water
- Median age
- 39.6
- Households
- 9,976
- Persons per household
- 2.8
- Median household income
- $134,255
- Median house value
- $450,700
- Office
- ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER
- Address
- 4646 DAKOTA ST SE, PRIOR LAKE, MN 55372