News
August has been dedicated as National Cataract Awareness Month. A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens and is the leading cause of blindness worldwide and of vision loss in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 20.5 million Americans...
The following are events coming to area Great River Regional libraries:
Book Bingo and Summer Reading Program Party
What: Join us for a fun family game of book bingo. After bingo we will have the drawings for our summer reading program prizes. Refreshments of ice cream treats provided by the...
The Todd County Historical Society met August 3, 2015 at 5:00 p.m., at the Todd County Fairgrounds. Following the cleanup of the bldg. a meeting was held.
President Gary Stracek called the meeting to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the July meeting were read and approved...
Our Week In Review
Another busy week at the Care Center. A large group of residents attended the Lions picnic and were treated to chicken and the trimmings, St. Mary’s came up to play Bingo after supper, a funeral was held in the chapel for a long term resident, Root Beer floats were served on the...
How Much Water is Your Soil Catching?
The rain this growing season has been sporadic throughout Todd County. At times we are getting too much rain too quickly and then not enough rain at other times. Both of these make planting, growing, and harvesting crops more difficult and less productive....
The following are events coming to area Great River Regional libraries:
Author Gary Harbo
What: Author and illustrator of children’s books, Gary Harbo offers a hands-on program. Ages 7-14.
Where: Swanville
When: Aug. 12, 3:30 p.m.
Where: Grey Eagle
When: 6 p.m.
Saint John’s Outdoor University...
Our Week In Review
The weather has been wonderful and summer is going too fast. We are still able to get out and about with the Golf Cart and trailer-It is so fun and enjoyed by many residents. A huge Thank-you to whoever made it possible. We enjoyed music by Tony at the August birthday party...
Wednesday, August 5
At 7:49 p.m., Todd County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a car deer accident that happened on County 14 near County 29 in Little Elk Twp sect 20. Jason Crosby, rural Browerville, was traveling westbound on County 14 when he struck a deer in the traffic lane. Jason and his...
Thursday, August 6
729 – issued a citation for driving after suspension.
729 – took a theft call.
729 – took an ordinance violation call.
729 – stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation.
721 – took a theft report.
723 – assisted Douglas and Todd County with high-speed pursuit.
Wednesday, August 5...
Long Prairie
Police Department
Anthony Lee Gustafson, Long Prairie. Seat belt. $25 fine. $90 fees.
Steven Jay Kluver, Alexandria. Speed, 40/30. $40 fine. $90 fees.
Alexander Charles Sommerville, Long Prairie. Dog or cat license required. $50 fine. $90 fees.
Minnesota Department of
Natural...
