Scott County
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- Population
- 154,557
- Area
- 356.11 sq mi (922.32 km²), 12.28 sq mi water
- Median age
- 37.8
- Households
- 54,971
- Persons per household
- 2.8
- Median household income
- $119,314
- Median house value
- $419,400
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
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Local News
City of Prior Lake
Published September 24
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.
City of Prior Lake
Published September 21
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.
City of Prior Lake
Published August 28
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.