Ron Hocevar

09/04/2026

Had a wonderful evening Charlie's on Prior for Tip-A-Cop! Officers from the City of Prior Lake - Government Police Department and Scott County Sheriff's Office were out serving guests and collecting tips to support Special Olympics Minnesota.
Even better was getting to meet so many incredible athletes and hear about their achievements in their sports. Grateful for nights like this that bring the community together for a great cause.

Special Olympics Minnesota Law Enforcement Torch Run

08/26/2026

We had another great day at Legends Club for the 19th Annual Tee It Up For The Task Force annual fundraiser. Choose Not To Use (CNTU) is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and preventing substance abuse in K-12 children as well as citizens of Scott County. This organization is run through my office and is committed to reducing the financial burden substance abuse creates on users, law enforcement, schools, government agencies and families. Please see Choosenottouse.org for more information and what we have recently done in our community.
Special thanks to the golfers, the volunteers, and all our sponsors for making this event so special and successful. And of course so much gratitude for Jessica Schoenwald, my Crime and Drug Prevention Coordinator who makes CNTU and this fund raiser run so efficiently and successfully.

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

What a great weekend at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wacipi (Powwow)! I had a wonderful time volunteering and helping transport audience members and dancers around the grounds. It was an amazing experience, and I had the opportunity to meet so many great people from across the country.

Once my shift wrapped up Sunday, we headed over to the Most Holy Trinity Church Veseli, MN for the 59th Veseli Ho-Down to meet up with some friends and keep the good times going.

Grateful for a fun-filled weekend, new friendships, great memories, and the chance to be part of such wonderful events!

Sheldon Bryant

08/10/2026

A big thank you to the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce for a fantastic couple of days meeting people and taking part in Prior Lake Days!
Friday night we joined the Sip and Stroll, and on Saturday we were out with our vendor table. We had so many great conversations and really enjoyed connecting with the community. The turnout was excellent — thank you to everyone who stopped by!

City of Prior Lake - Government

08/06/2026

It was great connecting with so many families at National Night Out in the City of Savage!
This is always one of my favorite events—hanging out with our firefighters, police officers, and other first responders while meeting the people we serve. Getting to ride around with Savage Fire Chief Jeremie Breshahan in his Chief's vehicle is always entertaining. Savage Fire Department- Minnesota

See you in Shakopee next week!


City of Savage - Government

08/03/2026

Support me this Primary!
Early voting is happening RIGHT NOW, and the Primary is just around the corner on Tuesday, August 11th.

Please share this post and encourage your friends and family in Scott County to vote for Ron Hocevar.

This Saturday, August 8th, come say hello! I will have a vendor booth at Prior Lake Days. Stop by, grab some info, and show your support.

Every vote matters. Thank you for standing with me.

Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce

07/28/2026

Remember: Primary August 11th. Make sure to turn that ballot over to continue voting.

There’s still time to vote by mail if you choose – and here’s what you will need to apply (and how to complete your ballot when it arrives): https://www.scottcountymn.gov/702/Absentee-Voting.

IMPORTANT: You may drop your completed ballot off at the Scott County Government Center (200 Fourth Ave West, Shakopee) or the Scott County Public Works facility (600 Country Trail East, Jordan) anytime through August 10 for the Primary Election.

To be counted, your ballot must be received on or before Election Day. You can return your ballot in person no later than 5 PM at the Scott County Government Center. Ballots delivered via agent delivery, mail, and courier must be received by 8 PM (200 Fourth Ave West, Shakopee) on or before August 11.

07/24/2026

Congratulations to R.J. Alpers, and his team of Bailey, Caari, Michelle and the entire Victim/Witness Division, along with the Prior Lake Police Department, on a major jury trial victory!
Antony Arnett was found guilty on 8 counts, including:

First Degree Burglary
False Imprisonment
Assault – Inflicting Substantial Bodily Harm
Domestic Assault by Strangulation
Obstruction of Legal Process
Domestic Assault – Inflicting Harm
Domestic Assault – Causing Fear
Violating a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order

What makes this verdict especially powerful is that it was achieved without the victim having to testify — a testament to meticulous preparation and strong teamwork.
My team came together to protect the victim’s safety while holding the defendant fully accountable. I couldn’t be prouder of our prosecutors, Victim/Witness Team, legal support staff, and law enforcement partners for their relentless work every day to keep our community safe.
Justice matters - Experience matters.

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