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The Long Prairie Burger King closed suddenly on April 10, 2023 without an announcement as to why, leaving many to wonder what happened.
General Manager Cindy Moore, who had been running the store for the past year, said it was a shock to her and her employees just as much as it was to the...
Robert Charles Thomas Sr. of Sauk Centre made an initial appearance in Todd County District Court April 12 in connection to a murder-for-hire plot that was to take place in Todd County.
According to documents filed in Todd County District Court, authorities learned in late March 2023 that Thomas...
Jill Hanson, Family and Consumer Science Instructor at Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Schools was selected as the 2023 Minnesota Family and Consumer Science Teacher of the Year. Hanson will be recognized this June in Baltimore at the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) national...
Mariah Nieman, family nurse practitioner (FNP), joins Lakewood Health System’s oncology staff.
Originally from Pine River, MN, Nieman received her bachelor of science in nursing degree from Western Governor’s University and her master of nursing degree from Walden University. Nieman is a member...
Roxanne Zerwas, licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW), joins Lakewood Health System’s clinic behavioral health staff.
Originally from St. Paul, MN, Zerwas received her Master in Social Work degree from the University of St. Thomas and College of St. Catherine’s joint social work...
Scott Maus of Osakis broke out some lawn furniture during this past weekend’s nice weather only to find that this little owl had the same idea that he did. Maus said at least something was able to enjoy the weather.
The Swanville School District is hosting a free run/walk event May 12.
The Swanville 2023 Unity In Our Community 2K and 5K Walk/Run is open to everyone.
Check in will be in the west parking lot starting at 12:30. The run/walk begins at 1 p.m. for the 5K and 1:15 for the 2K.
If you would like to...
Do you like trees? Do you really like big trees? The Todd County Historical Society wants your help in finding some of the biggest trees in Todd County.
Trees are an asset to Todd County. Our county is currently about 20 percent forested, though historically, it was 50 percent. One way to...
American Legion National Commander Vincent James “Jim” Troiola of New York State is coming to Long Prairie and will speak on issues of importance to Minnesota veterans.
Troiola will address the issue of veteran suicide and The American Legion’s “Be The One” campaign. In addition, he will speak...
Gov. Tim Walz signed into law a bill providing free school breakfast and lunch for all Minnesota students at participating schools on March 17.
“As a former teacher, I know that providing free breakfast and lunch for our students is one of the best investments we can make to lower costs, support...
