News
Carlene Dean
Staff Writer
It’s official: Justin Dahlheimer, Superintendent of Osakis Public Schools, announced at the Feb. 18 school board meeting that he is leaving the district for a new position at Alexander Public Schools.
Dahlheimer, who has worked for the Osakis district for 15 years (and...
The LPGE Activities Department is proud to announce Mitch Johnson as our new Head Baseball Coach!
Mitch brings a tremendous amount of baseball knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to our program. His commitment to the game and to developing young athletes has already made a lasting impact through...
Long Prairie Police
Jhoana Altamirano Montanez, Long Prairie. Driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type. Fine $100. Fee $85. Child passenger restraint system-age 4 or older/booster seat/safety. Fine $50.
Yurico Selene Hernandez Garcia, Long Prairie. Driving after revocation. Fine $...
Swanville Public School is pleased to announce the February Senior High student of the month, sophomore Morgan Van Heel. She is the daughter of Amanda Peterson and Shawn Van Heel. Language Arts instructor Chantelle Frie says “Morgan Van Heel is the picture of a Student of the Month nominee. In...
Nancy Leasman
Features
Calling all athletic shoe collectors! Here’s your chance to bid on a unique pair of Nike Air Force 1 shoes!
Pam Koska, manager of the Long Prairie Municipal Liquor Store, wrangled a win on a Minnesota Municipal Beverage Association (MMBA) Vikings display contest. The prize...
Jason C. Brown,
Publisher/Editor
Father Joseph Herzing, who was placed on leave by St. Cloud Diocese Bishop Patrick Neary, pending a criminal matter brought against him, has officially resigned his post as pastor of the Five Star ACC.
Herzing’s resignation was recently announced during mass in...
Danniela Chavez
Staff Writer
The Long Prairie City Council approved a new vehicle purchase for the police department and established a citizen participation plan for the upcoming city grant meeting, beginning with public comments.
Public Comment-
Long Prairie Township returned to the city council...
Debra Meyer-Myrum
County Correspondent
At the regular Todd County Commissioner meeting held on February 17, the Todd County Commissioners and Todd Soil and Water (SWCD) Board of Supervisors held their annual joint meeting. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss SWCD’s accomplishments for the...
Long Prairie Police
Jhoana Altamirano Montanez, Long Prairie. Driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type Fine $100. Fee $85. Child passenger restraint system-age 4 or older/booster seat/safety. Fine $50.
Lori A. Larson, Burnsville. Issuing worthless check. Continued for dismissal....
Jason C. Brown
Publisher
February 10, 2026 will be remembered as a day that was long fought for and won as Osakis School District voters approved the district’s $19 million building referendum.
The votes came in at 558 voting for it, and 525 voting against the measure.
“We appreciate the...
