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Think back five years and see where you were, now compare that to now. How have things changed?
Five years ago, Dawn and Curt Richter were taking a leap into the unknown—they were busy planting grape vines in the hope they could soon open their very own winery. Now, fast forward five years and...
Jose Rual Herrera-Torres will face sentencing today for the 2017 2nd Degree Murder of his girlfriend Dominga Guerrera.
Herrera was originally convicted of the 2nd Degree Murder charge back in December of 2017 in Todd County District Court after a jury found that he did not act in self defense...
All parents have experienced opening up a kids’ backpack and found homework that needs to be completed by the following day. That whole concept was discussed by the Board of Education at Long Prairie-Grey Eagle at last Monday’s regular meeting.
The idea of taking a look at the District’s homework...
The American Lutheran Church Women invite all women in the surrounding communities to their annual Summer Salad Supper. It will be held Tuesday evening, June 12 at 5:45 p.m. in their Fellowship Hall at 215 9th Street SE, Long Prairie.
The speaker will be Sunday Burquest. Sunday is a survivor. Her...
Funded by a grant through the University of MN Extension, LP/GE 4th grade and ALC students recently planted a variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs in box gardens located on LP/GE school grounds. Over the next few months, LP Kids will tend to these gardens and enjoy fruits of their labor, with...
The following cases were heard before Judge Leonard A. Weiler in Seventh District Court in Todd County May 24, 2018.
Jonathan David Ward, Eagle Bend. Driving after Cancellation-inimical to public safety. Sentenced. Local Confinement (365 Days, Stay 355 Days, For 2 Yr Credit for time served: 3 Days...
Forty-nine educators from Region 5 schools were honored by National Joint Powers Alliance® (NJPA) on Wednesday night at its fifth-annual Educators of Excellence Awards Banquet at Grand View Lodge near Nisswa.
Nominated by their respective schools for their commitment to excellence, these educators...
Summer is here-and it has been hot! With some help from the ALC we got the flower boxes planted and watered. We even planted some vegetables that Violet H.’s son donated -- You need to stop up and check it out - all looks very nice. Gwen made some fresh strawberry pie to go along with the monthly...
Simple Steps to Reduce Screen Time at Home
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that screen time for kids should be limited to one or two hours a day. When we say screen time we mean television, movies, computers games, and web-browsing. Here are some simple ways to reduce your child’s...
The following are upcoming events brought to you by area Great River Regional libraries:
Ralph’s World with Ralph Covert! - Summer Reading Program
What: The Long Prairie library will be kicking off its summer reading program on June 12 when it welcomes in Chicago musician, Ralph Covert, and his...
