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A fire at the former LSC Communications building left a little damage.
The Long Prairie Fire Department responded to the fire at 2:30 a.m. March 28. The fire originated in a short in the wiring from the nearby power transformer to the building.
Long Prairie Fire Chief Jim Kreemer said the short...
Jodi’s Network of Hope, recently held their 6th grade essay contest. All Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District and St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic School 6th graders had the opportunity to participate in the essay and speech contest.
The theme of the contest was, “The Best Job in the world is...
The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Elementary School recently recognized its students of the month for February.
Kindergarten
The kindergarten student of the month for February is Athena Zamora. Athena does her best to always work hard to get her work done. She is careful to always put her things away...
North Dakota State University senior Laura Sauer, Long Prairie, Minnesota, was part of a team that won the Midwest Academic Quadrathlon at the University of Nebraska, Omaha.
The NDSU team comprised of four animal science majors that also included Al Scwalbe, Kylee Reiser and Anne Brien.
NDSU...
The following cases were heard before Judge Daniel A Benson in Seventh District Court in Todd County March 26, 2019.
Tiffany Ann Erickson, Swanville. 5th Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance. Sentenced. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - Adult (MN Correctional Facility - Shakopee, 12 Mo...
Staples Police
Trenton David Hagenson, Staples. ATD-DWI 4th Degree. Dismissed. ATD-DWI- .08 or More. Dismissed. ATD-Possession of Drug Paraphernalia-Use or Possession Prohibited. Dismissed. ATD-Possess sm. amt/Marijuana. Dismissed.
David Douglas, Jr Tode, Staples. DL-Driving After Suspension. $...
Paul C. Kauffman, Clarissa to Martha B. Miller, Eagle Bend, March 18, 2019.
Eddie C. Swartzentruber, Long Prairie to Fannie D. Swartzentruber, Long Prairie, March 18, 2019.
Daryl Miller Landis, Alturas, CA to Charity Dawn McDowell, Cushing, March 18, 2019.
Tannia Becerra Ambritz, Long Prairie to...
Why did the tomato blush? Because he saw the salad dressing. Well I suppose now you know this week's topic is about tomatoes. Ha.
During colonial times, the tomato was considered poisonous. British colonists arrived in America before the tomato gained common usage in their homeland. Folklore had...
The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay home heating costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households. EAP is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Grants are available for renters or homeowners, with household income at or below 50 percent of...
Todd County, while considered one of the poorest counties in the state, has shown some resilience in terms of its health, but there’s still some room for improvement.
The annual report of county health rankings was recently released outlining the health outcomes and health factors for every single...
