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Real Estate & Homes in Prior Lake - Minnesota - Prior Lake, Minnesota homes and communities Prior LakePrior Lake BackgroundFounded in the late 19th century, Prior Lake has bloomed from its small-town origins into a growing bedroom community for the Twin Cities. The city is located within Scott County, one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation. It was named for Charles H. Prior, a local landowner who helped bring the railroad to the area in the 1870s.Originally home to a string of small Indian villages, Prior Lake is now the official home to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community. Tribal members are direct descendants of the Mdewakanton Dakota people who lived near the banks of the lower Minnesota River. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community owns and operates one of Prior Lake's major employers: the Mystic Lake Casino. This alcohol- and firearms-free facility is the Midwest's largest casino and the only casino/hotel in the Twin Cities region. The town's self-subsisting economy is supported by commercial, retail and banking establishments. Real estate is affordable, with a variety of condominiums, townhouses and single-family homes available at prices to suit any lifestyle. A beautiful location and variety of amenities make Prior Lake an ideal home for businesses and families alike. Prior Lake Fast FactsLocation: Prior Lake is located about 25 miles south of Minneapolis*Total area: 16.04 square miles *Population: 15,917 *Housing units: 5,791 Average annual rainfall: 30.44 inches Average temperatures: 74ºF in summer, 14ºF in winter *Information provided by 2000 Census ActivitiesThe Mystic Lake Casino is a popular attraction, offer Vegas-style table games, dining and entertainment. More than 400 rooms and suites are available for overnight accommodations, and the Mystic Lake Buffet is largest buffet-style restaurant in the Midwest.Prior Lake's 130-acre park system comprises 32 facilities. Lakefront Park includes an amphitheater, two beaches, a floating boardwalk, a three-mile trail system, a playground area, two hockey rinks, a soccer field and baseball diamond, tennis courts, a basketball court, and a pavilion and park shelter. The athletic complex at Memorial Park has nine baseball/softball fields and three football/soccer fields. Prior Lake has a skate park for extreme sports enthusiasts, and golf is available at several local and regional clubs, including The Wilds Golf Club, which was named “Minnesota’s No. 1 Public Course” by Golf Digest. SchoolsThere are 16 public schools in Prior Lake. Students are served by Prior Lake-Savage Area School District 719, and several private schools are also available.Where is Prior Lake?
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