Prior Lake Cheer wins National Championship in Orlando

For the fourth year in a row, the Varsity Prior Lake High School Cheer Team has been declared National Champions in Orlando. They came out on top in two categories, Division 1 Medium Non-Tumbling Traditional and Division 1 Medium Non-Tumbling Game Day. The team flew home in their coveted white jackets, with two gold medals each, a giant trophy banners that will hang in the school. The varsity team is coached by Maddie Bills, Brittany Rehbein and Megan Musil.

Ice house slowly sinking on Prior Lake

Usually, this time of year, there would be hundreds of ice houses on lower Prior Lake. But this year, there is only one in sight and it's more in the lake than on it.

Ice house slowly sinks into Prior Lake

Usually, this time of year, there would be hundreds of ice houses on lower Prior Lake. But this year, there is only one in sight and it's more in the lake than on it.

New Prague hospital's labor ward set to close

About 75 people from the greater New Prague community rattled off questions at a public forum on Tuesday night, after the Mayo Clinic Health System announced the closure of a local labor ward.

Shakopee HS athlete honored at hockey game

Shakopee High School hockey player Mikayla McCarvel died Tuesday night after being injured in a car crash in December. Thursday, she was honored by fellow teammates at a hockey game.

Remembering Shakopee HS athlete Mikayla McCarvel

Shakopee High School hockey player Mikayla McCarvel died on Tuesday night after sustaining injuries from a car crash in December. The hockey team is dedicating their time on the ice during Thursday’s game to McCarvel.

Snocross race brings high-flying action to Canterbury Park

The best snocross riders in the world will be at Canterbury Park this weekend for the Pirtek Snocross National in Shakopee. More than 300 riders will be competing in 45 races scheduled over the next two days. Races begin at 11:15 a.m. on Jan. 12-13 and continue through each day with opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. There is plenty of indoor space to watch the races plus food vendors and kids activities. General admission ticketing begins at $20 for Friday and $25 Saturday. Parking is free.