News
Feb. 1
Long Prairie city council members voted to approve a purchase agreement that was offered to them for the amount of $30,000 from Central Bi-Products on 38 acres northwest of the city.
“The property has been used and operated by Central Bi since the 1980s,” City Administrator Ted Gray said. “...
March 1
The Long Prairie City Council voted unanimously to approve the posting of a new police officer position at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21. All members were present except for Council Member Clint Krueger who had a planned absence.
Officer Trevor Larson has taken a leave of absence due to...
April 5
The Browerville High School gym saw a lot of action this school year with conference championships in volleyball and basektball. But, winter wasn’t done with the gym quite yet.
This season’s above average snowfall, at times mixed with heavy amounts of rain and sleet, led to the partial...
May 3
During the April 26 Upsala School Board meeting, the board heard a presentation of Sourcewell operations from Paul Dange, director of regional solutions at Sourcewell in Staples, and Aaron Sinclair, district strategy partner working with Upsala.
“Our goal and our reach is to walk alongside...
June 7
Bill Krivanek addressed the Upsala school board regarding the upcoming bond election during their meeting on May 24.
“I would sure love to see this pass this time,” Krivanek said.
Krivanek believes that if the school suffers and disappears, so will the town.
“We need to be bold,” Krivanek...
July 5
Just weeks after settling a civil suit against it, the Circle R Ranch has found itself the subject of yet another lawsuit alleging it was responsible for allowing Scott Fortier access to minor girls for sexual abuse.
Fortier is already serving a 25-year prison sentence in connection to...
Aug. 2
A primary election will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 8 for the District 3 Commissioner spot in Todd County.
The top two candidates will go on to face off in the General Election Nov. 7.
District 3 encompasses Reynolds Township, Long Prairie Township, and the City of Long Prairie.
This is a...
Sept. 6
In a wide-ranging interview, Osakis School Superintendent Justin Dahlheimer highlighted several of the new initiatives that Osakis Public Schools will see this year. Much of the interview focused on community and leaning on the strengths that a small rural school district like Osakis can...
Oct. 4
The Upsala School Board finalized its bond sale for the upcoming HVAC infrastructure project.
The $4.675 million project was approved by the voters during a special election referendum in August.
The district already sent the bond out for bid and was able to take advantage of a competitive...
Nov. 1
October 26, the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District received reports of an individual at the secondary school making threats.
This has been reported to the police department and they are conducting an investigation. The suspected party has been suspended until further investigation can...
