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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 special...
Byers on Policy
Improving and maintaining transportation infrastructure is crucial for economic development. The county needs to prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing infrastructure to ensure its continued functionality, safety, and efficiency.
The City of Long Prairie Public Works and...
Freeman on Policy
I am in favor of regulations that are least restrictive on property owners while understanding the importance of zoning control. I also think it is important to follow the rules, and if a government is making exceptions to the rules on a regular basis, they shouldn’t be afraid to...
Kunz on Policy
I believe taxes should be a concern of everyone. Taxes are going up every year and getting so high they are pushing people out of their own home. This has to change.
Kunz on Budgeting
I have owned and operated businesses which all needed to be budgeted properly in order to continue...
Ostendorf on Policy
I’m running to make a difference, to make sure things go smoothly. I couldn’t say things are going horrible right now. I want to be a voice for the people. I want to know all the information, the positives and negatives, before I make a decision on anything.
Ostendorf on...
Last weekend, parishioners at Immaculate Conception and St. Nicholas Catholic Parishes learned that Bishop Patrick Neary, “in consultation with the pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Osakis, the parish trustees, and the Diocese of St. Cloud’s superintendent of Catholic schools,” has made the...
The Upsala School District will hold a referendum for the voters next week Aug. 8.
The district is seeking to secure funds to update the district’s HVAC and other critical facility infrastructure.
The ballot will consist of one question: Shall the board of Independent School District No. 487 (...
The Long Prairie Fire Department Annual Corn and Chicken Feed will be Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 from 4-7 p.m.
Come and enjoy the food and do a good service for the community. This year’s Corn and Chicken Feed fundraiser will raise money to purchase a new rescue truck. The old rescue truck, Unit 149,...
Cameron Larson, formerly from Swanville, passed away July 28 at St. Cloud Hospital after sustaining injuries from allegedly falling out of a moving vehicle.
On Friday morning, July 28, just after midnight, deputies were dispatched to a report of a passenger having fallen out of a moving vehicle in...
Arian Caballero Montalvo, 18, is recovering in a hospital after a head-on collision with a tree at First Avenue S and Todd Street in Long Prairie.
On July 28, at 1:43 p.m., the Long Prairie Police Department and Todd County Sheriff deputies responded to a one vehicle crash at the intersection of...
