Opinions
To the Editor:
INSTRUCTIONS FROM JESUS:
“Cursed be anyone who withholds justice from the foreigner,...” Deuteronomy27:19. Do justice and righteousness,…and do no wrong or violence to the resident alien,…” Jeremiah22:3. “The Lord detests lying lips,...” Proverbs12:22, “Therefore each of you...
To the Editor:
It’s called Community Policing but what Long Prairie Police Chief Ryan Hanson and his officers do is just common sense with a fancy name. In the last few months I’ve had pleasant conversations with Chief Hanson and at least three of his officers I feel like I know and trust all of...
Considering a Run for School Board
Serving on a local school board is one of the most meaningful ways a community member can contribute to public education. In the coming election cycle, the Long Prairie–Grey Eagle School District will have three board seats up for election. This presents a...
To the Editor:
I sometimes wonder how many others of my generation, feel as I do. It’s almost as though I laid down for a nap seventeen years ago and awoke to a dystopian nightmare that seems to have no end in sight.
My generation has now been on this planet and most of us have been blessed to...
Dear Editor:
Last week ICE arrested a five year old in Columbia Heights. The brave Immigration officers didn’t even give the child time to get his favorite Teddy Bear before they whisked him and his Dad off to a jail in Texas, far from the comforting arms of mothers and grand mothers.
The...
To the Editor:
Trump openly promised a “DAY OF RECKONING & RETRIBUTION” for Minnesota, which became deadly when ICE troopers murdered Renee Nicole Good, the unarmed mother of three. It continues as the Trump administration weaponizes the justice system against his political opponents, spreads...
Daniel Ludvigson LPGE Superintendent
Visual and Theatre Arts Programs 2026
Visual and theatre arts play an important role in how students at Long Prairie–Grey Eagle explore creativity, build confidence, and connect with one another. These programs give students opportunities to express themselves,...
Music Programs 2026
As the holiday season approaches and performances fill our calendar, it is a perfect time to reflect on the role the arts play at Long Prairie–Grey Eagle. Music, visual art, and theatre are not extras in our schools. They are central to who we are as Thunder Nation. Through...
To the Editor:
In response to my friend Tim’s letter to the editor, I would like to point out, as usual, my friend is wrong on the issue and wrong on the numbers.
Israel is not conducting a criminal assault on the Palestinian people. They are conducting a war on a terrorist organization, (Hamas...
Mental Health Supports
Many people are surprised to learn that summer break can actually be a difficult time for some students and families. When school is not in session, the support, structure, and positive relationships that students rely on throughout the year can suddenly feel far away. Mental...
