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Long Prairie Police
Edinson Medina Matos, Long Prairie. Driving after revocation. Fine $200. Fee $85.
Isaura Margarita Turbi Perez, Long Prairie. Driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type. Fine $100. Fee $85.
MN State Patrol
Stephan Alexander Cooper, Staples. Driver fails to stop...
Nancy Leasman
Features
The food pantry in Long Prairie has existed for many years to provide an emergency food source for those who are experiencing food insecurity or getting established in life. Visitors to the food shelf may receive food, at no cost, and at the most, once per month, to...
Swanville Public School is pleased to announce the November Senior High student of the month, senior Christopher Harrison. Chris is the son of Kevin and Natasha Harrison. He enjoys hunting, fishing and motor sports.
Chris’ future plans include joining a branch of the military and to work towards...
by Debra Meyer-Myrum
County Correspondent
At the regular Todd County Commissioner meeting held on January 6, the commissioners approved the Todd County Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee’s request to fund the purchase of a medication drop box, sharps collection box, and naloxon distribution...
Nancy Leasman
Features
Joann Schroeder, a foster grandmother to a second grade class at the Long Prairie elementary school, has assured a snuggly winter for her students. She gifted each one with a handmade quilt.
In her fourth year as a classroom aide, Joann changed up the gift plan. The first...
Jason C. Brown
Publisher/Editor
Asking for money is never an easy thing, even if it is for a good reason. However, after two straight failed referendums, the Osakis School Board is hopeful that they have brought forward a plan that addresses the needs of the community and students while still...
Lakewood Health System welcomes certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) Laura Valencia as the newest provider to the anesthesia team.
Originally from Big Lake, Minn., Valencia received her undergraduate degree from Saint Catherine University and her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse...
State Representative Mike Wiener (R-Long Praire) released the following statement regarding impeachment proceedings against Governor Tim Walz.
“Today, I call for the Minnesota legislature to join me in impeachment proceedings against Governor Tim Walz, based on concerns involving alleged corrupt...
The Epiphany was recently celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Long Prairie Sunday, January 6th. Yonny Jinete, greets the infant Jesus, as the Three Kings, Guadalupe Juárez, left, and Darío Juárez wait. Their traditional gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh was augmented with...
January 8
The Todd County Board of Commissioners met on December 17 for a regular meeting.
At this meeting they approved a resolution to adopt the Final 2025 County Levy at $21,199,245 less program aids of $2,087,764 and less the use of fund balance of $300,000 therefore certifying the 2025 Final...
