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County Board shoots down push for hiring freeze

Editor’s Note: This article represents the factual outcome of the vote that took place at the April 2 meeting and serves as a correction and retraction of the article published in the April 17 edition. By Jason C. Brown, Publisher/Editor A self imposed hiring freeze by the Todd County Board of...

Run, walk, bike, or both. Mama Marla’s Hike It or Bike It continues to have a variety of events people can choose to participate in.

Mama Marla’s returns for 18th year

The proceeds from the 17th annual Mama Marla’s Hike It or Bike It event broke another record by raising enough money to purchase 266 Christmas gifts for children in need in Todd County last December. After such a successful 2018, the event is back for the 18th year and the early registration...

Ohman to share stories and photos of Minnesota

Doug Ohman wears many hats, but all of them contribute to his love of Minnesota’s history. The historian, photographer, and storyteller has published 14 books about Minnesota, and will be bringing his expertise to Long Prairie on April 22 as he takes people along with him to his favorite locations...

Chamber Orchestra to present spring concert

The Long Prairie Chamber Orchestra welcomes the Long Prairie – Grey Eagle Chamber Choir to the stage on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 7:30pm. Come hear the youthful talent of the Chamber Singers, an ensemble only available to those who successfully audition for the ensemble! The two groups will...

Council addresses downtown lighting

A quick drive through downtown Long Prairie reveals a lot of things, but there’s one thing in particular the Long Prairie City Council is going to shine some light on soon—our aging street lighting. The street lighting, along with being old and inefficient, has proven to be unsafe in some...

Swanville ISD moves forward with trap shooting

Spring is here, and for many in central Minnesota, that means the start of one of the state’s fastest growing sports in high school—trap shooting. At its Frebruary meeting, the Swanville School Board approved the addition of the new sport so it could be eligible for the fall season. The board...

LPGE Chamber Choir attends choral clinic

The LPGE Chamber Choir performed last month at the annual Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA) Mid-winter Clinic in Minneapolis, MN. The weather cooperated, the performance space was phenomenal, and the choir was well-received by those who attended. The event was attended by parents, LPGE...

Left to right: Beverly Heinze, Neva Pesta, Margaret Wold-Leverich, Wanda Thompson, Ann Burger, Long Prairie Mayor Jodi Dixon. Not pictured: David Krebsbach.

Area seniors recognized for their service

Last week Long Prairie Mayor Jodi Dixon joined 50,000 local leaders across the country in a nationwide bipartisan initiative to highlight the impact of national service in tackling local problems. National service is a vital resource for Long Prairie, said Mayor Jodi Dixon. AmeriCorps members and...

Public invited to Adverse Childhood Experiences study

The public is invited to an Adverse Childhood Experiences Study presentation put on by the Todd County Collaborative. The event will help you learn more about adverse childhood experiences and our ability to be resilient in the face of challenges and what we can do to improve the health and well...

CAD to offer free training

Roll with Resistance: Communication Skill Building for Parents and Others will be held Monday, April 29, from 3-5 p.m. for professionals working with teens or families with teens and from 5:30-8 p.m. for parents of teens at Sourcewell in Staples. Are you a parent of a teen? Are you a professional...