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The Todd County Board of Commissioners held a first reading hearing on a new cannabis ordinance on Sept. 19.
Ever since the Minnesota state legislature established legal use of cannabis starting Aug. 1, 2023, cities and counties have been scrambling to define their own limitations. The proposed...
This year’s LPGE Thunder Homecoming candidates for King and Queen include, in front, Maddie Barthel, Kennedy Lemke, Maddie Koltes, Caroline Kuehne, Maria Buntjer (not pictured). Back Row: Asher Cebulla, Wyatt Becker, David Liebsch, Brandon Cline, Colton Allen. Next week’s activities will culminate...
On Aug. 27, at around 3:15 a.m. the Todd County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an injury crash at the County 59 and 281st Avenue intersection in Round Prairie Township.
A 2021 Canam Maverick was being driven by a Matthew Pohlmann, age 26, of Grey Eagle, MN. Pohlman was making a turning...
On Sept. 13, 2023 at approximately 9:20 p.m. the Todd County Sheriff’s Office responded to County 86 for a property damage motor vehicle accident. A male juvenile, 17, of Long Prairie, was traveling East on County 86 when his vehicle left the roadway negotiating a curve. The juvenile over-corrected...
St. Mary of Mount Carmel Elementary School is kicking off their school year with a new event to be held Saturday, Sept. 30.
The Hotcakes Hustle is a 5K/3K run/walk with a pancake breakfast that will be served during and after the race. This event offers an opportunity for the entire Long Prairie...
During the month of October 2023, officers of the Long Prairie Police Department may be wearing a pink version of the department patch on their uniforms to support cancer research during Breast Cancer Awareness month.
This is an optional program for the uniformed officers. Other law enforcement...
On Aug. 26, just after 1 a.m. the Todd County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call advising of a house fire at 720 First Street S in Long Prairie.
Long Prairie Police Department (LPPD) Officers Justin Gothier and Cody Vail responded along with the Long Prairie Fire Department, finding an active...
Robert Charles Thomas, Sr. may strike a plea deal in the murder-for-hire case at the Todd County Courthouse.
During a motion hearing held on Wednesday, Aug. 30, Thomas was represented by Jason Sellnow and Brandon Lauer.
“I think we have a tentative agreement in this file,” Sellnow said.
“Hopefully...
On a beautiful Thursday night with cool breezes coming off Lake Osakis, the Osakis Beautification Team hosted its second annual “Beach Party” at Osakis City Beach.
Over one hundred people enjoyed a bouncy castle, food from the Flavor Shack, and some beach games. The Beautification Team also gave...
The newest inn in Long Prairie is the Prairie Ridge Inn on 646 Lake Street S off of Highway 71.
Micki Czech is the new owner of the former Super 8 in Long Prairie. When she bought the building, she got straight to work to restore the inn as something comfortable, clean, and a welcoming environment...
