Prior Lake is a city in Scott County, Minnesota, with a population of approximately 27,617.
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Flame and Flora, new cannabis dispensary, opens in Prior Lake
Flame and Flora, new cannabis dispensary, opens in Prior Lake CBS News
New cannabis dispensary opens in Prior Lake
New cannabis dispensary opens in Prior Lake CBS News
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