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Prior Lake, Minnesota Patch AM: a 5 min readWhat's up Prior Lake! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- When will Cheap Trick rock Mystic Lake Ribfest in Prior Lake?
- Prior Lake man accused after grass fire and unusual bicycle pursuit
- When will The Mavericks’ Raul Malo tribute reach Prior Lake?
Also on today's calendar: ZZ Top at Mystic Lake and 7 more events.
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 70 and low of 42 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and windy, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cheap Trick Extends Their 2026 Tour Into September (wearemidlandodessa.com) — Cheap Trick is bringing their 2026 tour to Prior Lake on June 27, headlining Mystic Lake Ribfest at Mystic Lake. The show is part of a broader North American run supporting their 2025 album, giving local fans a chance to catch a major classic-rock act close to home. 
• Prior Lake man charged after allegedly starting grass fire, crashing bicycle into squad car while fleeing police (limitless-news.com) — A Prior Lake man is facing misdemeanor charges after authorities say he intentionally set a small grass fire near the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Public Works Building in Prior Lake and then tried to flee on a bicycle. Multiple local agencies responded, and officers report he crashed into a stopped squad car before being arrested; no injuries beyond the fire damage were detailed.
• The Mavericks To Honor Raul Malo With ‘The Music Lives On Tour' (musicrow.com) — The Mavericks’ tribute tour for late frontman Raul Malo will stop in Prior Lake on July 25 at Mystic Lake Casino, with James Otto and Emily West handling lead vocals. The nationwide run celebrates Malo’s legacy and gives local fans a rare chance to hear his songs live in a special memorial-style show.
📸 Around Prior Lake
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Upcoming Events in
Prior Lake
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★ Featured events ★
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Prior Lake Free Home Selling, Prep & Staging Workshop @ the Prior Lake Library →
Prior Lake Library, 16210 Eagle Creek Ave SE, Prior Lake
5:30 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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2026 State of the City
Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce Prior Lake City Hall 4646 Dakota St. SE Prior Lake, MN 55372
7:45 am -
PriorNet ZOOM 9:00am
Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce Via ZOOM
9:00 am -
Choir Rehearsal
Five Hawks El. Five Hawks Music Room
7:20 am -
PriorNet 8:30am
Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce Office
8:30 am -
Family Fun Night!
Five Hawks El. Five Hawks
4:30 pm -
ZZ Top at Mystic Lake →
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lk Blvd, Prior Lake
8:00 pm -
Primrose Playground Playdate
Primrose School of Prior Lake and Savage
10:00 am -
Senior Luncheon
Prior Lake V.F.W.
11:30 am -
David Spade at Mystic Lake →
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 2400 Mystic Lk Blvd, Prior Lake
8:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
Monday May 18
Saturday May 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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WIC at the Jordan Library - Appointment Required
Savage Library Jordan Small Meeting Room, Jordan Library
10:00 am -
Family Early Literacy Class at Jordan Library
Savage Library Jordan Large Meeting Room, Jordan Library
10:30 am -
Public Computer Aide
Savage Library Shakopee Library
11:30 am -
Waggin' Tales Reading
Savage Library Savage Small Meeting Room,
4:00 pm
Tuesday May 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Has anyone seen this cat lately in the Northwood neighborhoods?
We've been feeding him for over a year and finally managed to get him comfortable enough to come in the house. He was neutered and we tried to… (Nextdoor Prior Lake South) - Need to renew your tabs?
Mid-month, mid-week (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) mornings are the best times to visit for the shortest wait! (Nextdoor )
- Mystic Lake Casino Hotel & SMSC posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Supervisor in Prior Lake. Apply here.
- Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools posted a job opening for Child Nutrition Substitutes in Prior Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Prior Lake here.
🗞 Nearby News
Shakopee
- Top 5 Things to Do in Shakopee This Summer (naludamagazine.com)
- Redwood County Court News April 27-May 3rd, 2026 (myklgr.com)
- Loon lays egg on Mother's Day, footage captured on Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center live loon nest camera (fox9.com)
Eden Prairie
- Eden Prairie man sentenced to 15 years for townhome arson (eplocalnews.org)
- Spring migration gives feeders a flutter (eplocalnews.org)
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