Teacher searches for answers after ALS diagnosis

The Prior Lake Savage Education Association is asking for the community's help in supporting an educator of nearly three decades who was just diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.

WreckIt Rage Room opens in Savage

Sometimes you just gotta let it out. And there’s growing demand across the country for a place to safely rage. They’re known as crush rooms or rage rooms and one just opened up in Savage. It’s called WreckIt Rage Room and it gives people the chance to throw glass plates at the wall, or smash bottles with a bat. There are also bigger ticket items like TV’s or computer monitors you can crush with a sledgehammer. The rage room is located at 3930 CR-42 W in Savage. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday.

Savage pickleball marathon benefits teacher with broken neck

A Twin Oaks Middle School teacher for autistic children who is an avid pickleball player broke his neck while snorkeling. To help him afford his care, local pickleball players teamed up for a 24-hour fundraiser on the courts.

Savage rabbit sanctuary under investigation for neglect

The Savage Police Department is investigating Peacebunny Cottage for possible animal neglect; and those familiar with the situation say they feel "sucker-punched" and "shocked" by what was going on behind closed doors.