Prior Lake

About the Community of Prior Lake

With natural resources that draw residents to this tree-lined, scenic lakes community, the city continues to develop its economic resources to meet the needs of its commercial residents. With convenient access to the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, business travelers and residents are within hours of travel time to anywhere in the United States. Building on the drawing power of the Mystic Lake Casino, which is operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Prior Lake is primed to capitalize on its expanding entertainment base. Just minutes away are Scott County's most famous recreational attractions, Valleyfair Amusement Park and Canterbury Park. A short drive from the region's rich cultural base, Prior Lake offers its residents a unique blend of rural and metropolitan living.

County: Scott

Population: 15,917 

Property Tax: $2,787 (2004)

School District(s):  Prior Lake (719), www.priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us/plsas/site/default.asp, 952.226.0000

Electric:
  Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative, www.mvec.net, (952) 492-2313
Gas:
  Centerpoint Energy, www.centerpointenergy.com, (612) 372-4727
Phone:
  Integra Telecom, www.integramn.com, (952) 746-7100
Cable:
  Mediacom, www.mediacomcc.com, (800) 332-0245