Reports
For many people in our community, their favorite shopping memories have occurred when visiting a small business downtown. There is something special about shopping at a local store where the owners greet you by name, swap stories with you, and ask about the kids. You can’t find that experience...
The Long Prairie Food Pantry was very pleased to receive a generous donation from Hormel and Dan’s Prize, Long Prairie. Pictured from left to right: Jeff Tobak, Kris Mechels, Vern Noland, and Kyle Beckler.
Seventeen people applied for grants through the Main Street Revitalization (MSR) Grant according to Luann Brunkhorst, director of the Long Prairie Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Long Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce.
“There is $490,000 in grant funding for Long Prairie,” Brunkhorst said...
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan recently announced over $20 million in funding for small cities, townships, and counties in Minnesota. The Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) grants will be used for infrastructure and rehabilitation projects in 34 Minnesota cities,...
After months and months of detours and hassles, Highway 27 from I-94 to Highway 71 south of Long Prairie is finally open.
According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, all major construction activities are completed for the project. The detours were officially lifted Nov. 15. Crews will...
During their Nov. 15 Todd County Commissioners meeting, commissioners heard updates and changes for the transfer station project from Chris McConn and Michael Eberle of the Todd County Solid Waste Department.“We have been digging into the details of the design,” said Eberle.The design committee has...
Alisha SundermanStaff Writer
Grey Eagle had a good turnout for voting this year with 140 voters.
The City has used the same voting booths for many years.
“I think it would be beneficial to the city to find more user-friendly booths,” said City Clerk Lori Hellmann.
The City will look at getting new...
The votes are in and counted, and the winners of Tuesday’s mid-term election are as follows:Long PrairieMayorThe mayor’s race in Long Prairie was one of the most talked-about city races in a long time.Incumbent Jodi Dixon came out on top at 53 percent of the vote, or 459 votes, against challenger...
At the Nov. 7 Long Prairie City Council meeting, Daiv Freeman came to the council to discuss the council’s sentiment regarding reimbursement for his legal fees of $22,628. The City was ordered by Judge Gretchen Thilmony to pay Freeman’s court filing fees of $660, which is not included in the $22,...
Effective Nov. 16 and Nov. 27, ownership of CentraCare Long Prairie Care Center and Meadow Place Assisted Living, consecutively, will transition to Premier HealthCare, who will lease and operate the existing campuses.“CentraCare is committed to supporting the growth of healthy communities through...
