Prior Lake Community Corner
New Anti-icing Practices
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Prior Lake Public Works Provides Safety and Savings with New Environmentally-friendly Anti-icing Practices
Often new techniques, equipment and products enable the City of...
EarthTalk: Green-friendly holiday gift ideas and sources
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Can you recommend some sources for toys and other holiday gifts that are both safe and not harmful to the environment? -- T.G.
Given the massive...
Make a difference in Prior Lake! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity
You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Prior Lake area and around the...
Read more...City Newswire November 7, 2008
from:City Of Prior LakePrior Lake/Scott County 2008 General Election Results
For this year's general election results in Prior Lake, visit the City's Election Information Web page. Registered...
City Newswire - November 4, 2008
from:City Of Prior LakeSnowmobile Task Force Meeting November 12
The Prior Lake Snowmobile Task Force will host a pre-season meeting on Wednesday (not Friday), Nov. 12 from 5-6 p.m. at the...
10 ways to combat the red, white and post-election blues
No doubt about it – this has been one loooong election season.
Now that it’s over, don’t be surprised if you experience some...
EarthTalk: Eco-Psychology
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I caught the tail end of a discussion about “ecopsychology” recently on the radio, something about the negative impacts of people not communing with nature...
Read more...City Newswire - October 31, 2008
from:City Of Prior LakeGeneral Election is Tuesday, Nov. 4:
The City of Prior Lake makes periodic changes in polling locations to provide the most convenient site possible for area voters....
The Power of a Single Vote - Prior Lake Election Information and Polling Places
This year promises to be one of the biggest elections ever. Even in areas that have been offering early voting, lines on Nov. 4th could be longer than normal, so...
EarthTalk: Where do lead-tainted toys that have been recalled end up?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: There has been a lot of news about lead-tainted children’s toys being recalled. Where are these toys ending up and are they creating pollution problems there? --...
Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Prior Lake in a Tough Market
It's pretty much accepted fact that a Minnesota home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
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EarthTalk: Will the LED light bulb dethrone the compact fluorescent?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What’s the story with LED light bulbs that are reputed to be even more energy-efficient than compact fluorescents? -- T.E.
Perhaps the ultimate...
EarthTalk: Natural headache remedies
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Dear EarthTalk: Are there natural headache remedies that can get me off of Tylenol, Advil and other medicines whose side effects can be as bad as or worse than the pain that led...
Coping with the U.S. Financial Crisis
No doubt about it, the current economic situation in the US Financial Crisis is scary. But there are things each of us can do to protect ourselves and keep things from...
EarthTalk: Does inflating car tires with nitrogen help the environment?
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Is using nitrogen to inflate my car’s tires really better for the environment than using air? And if so, how? -- R.M.
Whether or not it...
City of Prior Lake Hires New Finance Director
from:City Of Prior LakeThe City of Prior Lake recently hired Jerilyn Erickson of Lonsdale, Minn. as its new finance director. She will start on Monday, Oct. 6. Erickson will replace Finance Director...
Read more...Weekend Activities in and around Prior Lake
Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy the...
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EarthTalk: Non-dairy milks
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: There seems to be a large selection of soy and other non-dairy milks out there today, even right in the dairy sections of major supermarkets. Why should I opt for...
Read more...Don’t let dining out in the Prior Lake area do you in!
Going out to eat in Prior Lake and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodies on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...
3 comments Read more...City Newswire - September 19, 2008
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New Financial Gold Standards Outlook Available
The Prior Lake City Council provides a performance outlook of financial
information on...
