News
Getting timely care for a variety of medical ailments in central Minnesota just got a lot easier.
CentraCare Health has expanded its popular CentraCare eClinic to include phone and video appointments. The new remote care options were added to build in more convenient and less costly access to...
The 2018 roadside survey for pheasants showed a 19 percent increase in the overall pheasant index from 2017. While the index is similar to the 10-year average, it is still 52 percent below the long-term average.
“Given the April snowstorms and heavy rains across a good portion of the pheasant range...
Hunters who missed the lottery deadline for the Camp Ripley archery hunt can purchase surplus permits on a first-come first-served basis beginning noon on Friday, Sept. 14, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Hunters who already received a permit will not be allowed to...
Ah yes...Pepper. The world’s most commonly used spice (supposedly... well that’s what the internet said), Piper nigrum, starts life as berries in a clump on a flowering vine (like grapes). Unlike salt, which can be found or made practically anywhere in the world, black pepper is indigenous only to...
The kids are back to school and it is beginning to feel a lot like fall! What a wonderful time of the year. Hope everyone is able to get out and enjoy the nice weather before the snowballs fly! Mary and Sue were up to help with crafts, Cenex donated some pizza to go along with Bingo, we got...
Fall is the perfect time to plan for spring soil erosion prevention. It seems in recent years we do not have the nice gentle .5 inch rains every week, instead we get the 3-4 inch “gully washer”. There are things that can be done this fall to prevent or reduce the damage from these types of...
The following are upcoming events brought to you by area Great River Regional libraries:
Family Magic Show with Michael Madden
What: Michael Madden’s Family magic show is the perfect entertainment for any age audience. This show features colorful props, audience participation, appropriate comedy...
Friday, September 7
Steve Thomas of Long Prairie struck a deer on Hwy. 71 near 200th St with his 2016 Chevy Impala. Minor damage and no injuries were reported in the crash.
Melony Butler of rural Staples struck a black bear with her 2012 Kia Sportage on County Road 21 near County Road 20. Minor...
Long Prairie Police
Margarita Cedano Villar, Browerville. Drive without a valid license. $100 fine. $85 fees.
Scott Andrew Ferrian, Clarissa. No proof of insurance. $200 fine. $115 fees. Muffler required- No popping/crackling/loud. $50 fine. Tail light violation. $40 fine.
Darrin Vern Gorka, Long...
Manuel Jesus Rodriguez Morales of Long Prairie to Luisana Raquel De Los Santos Arias of Minneapolis, August 31, 2018.
Diane Dorothy Blommel of Freeport to Zachery Thomas Gertken of Richmond, September 4, 2018.
Brian Douglas Denny of Carlos to Heather Marie Sticha of Carlos, September 5, 2018. ...
