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The Todd County board room was packed with area farmers who wanted to know why the Planning Commission was taking up a hearing to bring more regulations to feedlots. About a dozen farmers spoke in opposition to changes. The Planning Commission met on Jan. 4 for a nearly five-hour meeting. There...
Long Prairie Police Chief Ryan Hanson reported to the city council on Jan. 2 that there were three car thefts over the New Year’s weekend.
Two of the cars were recovered, and one was totaled, Hanson said.
The cars had been left running and unlocked with the keys in the ignition. Two of the cars...
A three-member council met at Long Prairie City Hall for the first meeting of the year, held on Jan. 2, 2024.
The council took up new business regarding the Long Prairie Municipal Airport. The city has been working with the Federal Aviation Administration and Minnesota Department of Transportation...
First District Commissioner Barb Becker was appointed board chair at the Todd County Board of Commissioners meeting Jan. 2. Behind her are Commissioners Tim Denny, Randy Neumann, Bob Byers, and Lew Noska.
The following cases were heard before Judge Daniel A. Benson in Seventh District Court in Todd County Jan. 2, 2024.
Brandon Michael Aldridge, Staples. CRM—assault domestic, fear. Sentenced. Local confinement 28 days. Credit for time served: 28 days. Fine $50. Fee $75. CRM—assault domestic, harm....
The Long Prairie Chamber Orchestra showcased their talent with film music at their New Year’s Eve concert. With the new year, the orchestra will celebrate its 50th year anniversary.
Shigeyuki Yachi (second photo) played the oboe solo for “Gabriel’s Oboe” composed by Ennio Morricone from the film...
The Todd County Board of Commissioners elected Commissioner Barb Becker as chair at their Jan. 2, 2024 reorganization meeting.
Commissioner Randy Neumann was elected as vice chair.
Each year, the commissioners have voted to rotate who is the chair. Both Becker and Neumann have the most experience...
Long Prairie Police Department
Ariel Chavez Polanco, Eagle Bend. Speed 40/30. Fine $40. Fee $85.
Ambarly Fernando Nunez, York, Penn. Driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type. Fine $100. Fee $85.
Kevin Lee Joslyn, Alexandria. Speed 40/30. Fine $40. Fee $85.
Minnesota Department of...
Prairie Days once again provided a highlight of the summer of 2023 in Long Prairie.
Jan. 11
Jan. 3, the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Board regrouped with new members Steven Hinson and Lisa Wright along with re-elected member Tanja Levin. Other board members present were Linda Gohman, Kelly Lemke, and Stacy Lux. Chuck Wolf was absent.
After the board approved consent agenda items...
