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The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Secondary School yearbook club was recently designated a Program of Excellence by Jostens, making it one of the top three percent in the nation.

LPGE yearbook recognized for excellence by Jostens

The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Secondary School yearkbook club and it’s advisor Matthew Breiter for the second year in a row were recognized by Jostens for being a Program of Excellence. The high school year book, which is staffed by four students and the advisor, is one of 500 of Josten’s 17,000...

St. Mary of Mt. Carmel in Long Prairie would become clustered with Christ the King in Browerville and St. Josephs in Clarissa along with the Catholic Churches in Swanville and Grey Eagle.

Changes could come to our area Catholic churches

A proposed plan being considered by the Diocese of St. Cloud could mean some changes for our area Catholic Churches. This proposal would essentially breakup some existing clusters and formulate new ones to more wholly serve the area with the diminishing number of priests within the diocese. At...

Music to LPGE’s ears

The staff for the music department at Long Prairie-Grey Eagle gave an update on some of the things they have done and other events planned for the future at the monthly board meeting on Nov. 19. The monthly department updates is a new plan brought in by new secondary principal Barton Rud. Grades 7-...

4-H members recognized

The 2018 Todd County 4-H Achievement Program was held Friday evening, November 16, at the Browerville Community Center. More than 100 area organizations, businesses and individuals sponsored numerous awards to deserving 4-H'ers and their leaders. Receiving the awards were 10 YEAR MEMBERS PIN...

The Long Prairie City Hall polling station was a busy place Nov. 6.

Change is in the air

This was a busy election season with numerous candidates showing interest and seeking support to change up local government. At the national level, house races went as expected as Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives and the Republicans expanded their grip on the Senate. ...

The Long Prairie Literary Club includes, in front, Fran Bokinskie, Gloria Ebacher, Dianne Flaten, Alice Siegle and Rogene Moss. Second row, Joan Dougherty, Marge Wall, Shirley Lano, Marge Morgan, Josie Terwey, Mary Terwey and Jane Schmid. Third row: Jan King, Donna Ostendorf, Phyliss Mosby, Pat Gray, Jane Bishop, Gloria Hebert and Sue Stine. In back, Marsha Paulsen, Dee Gjerstad, Jan Jorgensen, Annette Skiftun, Mary Borgheiinck, June Elmes and Linda Kielty. Photo Courtesy of the Dairyland Peach.

Long Prairie Literary Club celebrates 125 years of good reads, fellowship and service

In October, when members of the Women’s Literary Club of Long Prairie read and discussed Mary Engelbreit’s book Artful Words, they were continuing a 125-year old tradition. The Women’s Literary Club of Long Prairie held its first meeting at the home of Mrs. E.B. Wood in October of 1893. There...

CentraCare Health – Long Prairie’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Lisa Lahr. Lisa recently acquired her Certificate in Aquatic Physical Therapy Clinical Competency (CAPTCC).

Like a duck in water

Focused preventive care and wellness, beyond the rapidly progressing brick-and-mortar construction, are within reach due to steps taken by CentraCare Health – Long Prairie’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Lisa Lahr. Lisa recently acquired her Certificate in Aquatic Physical Therapy Clinical...

Hunter shot by juvenile

The Todd County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hunting related shooting incident. On Nov. 10, at approximately 5:39 p.m., the Todd County Sheriff’s Office responded to a hunting accident involving a hunter that had been shot at 21691 County 105. Dustin VanNorman had suffered a gunshot wound...

Another Bright Friday Night is shaping up

The Long Prairie Bright Friday Night will again take place the Friday after Thanksgiving on Nov. 23. The event will feature an open house and prize drawings all day long at Hats Off Coffee on Central Avenue. A food wagon will also be available for everyone at Santa’s Lane on 3rd Street N near the...

Volunteer bell ringers needed

It is that time of year again, when in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, the sight of The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettles and the sound of the bells remind us to be thankful for what we have and to think of others less fortunate. Often when people think of those in need, they picture the...