Opinions
Part of the district’s strategic initiative is dedication to the learning of all through fostering parent involvement and parent education. One of the ways we are tackling this is through the implementation of ParentSquare. This is a communication platform that will replace the previous instant...
To the Editor:
I want to make sure all concerned, conservative voters in Congressional District 7 are aware of the importance of voting in the Primary election on Tuesday, August 13th. Better yet, vote any time before August 13th at the courthouse or bring your mail-in ballot to the courthouse to...
Attendance is something that is important but nonetheless plagues the learning process. It is difficult to provide education to someone who isn’t physically present. Last year, the elementary school experienced about 8,000 absences (or an average of 13 absences per student in a year), while the...
To the Editor:
The storm that hit Long Prairie and area on Saturday night took down many of our old growth trees in town and township. I am grateful no one was hurt and thankful for all those who pitched in to help clean up. I would especially like to highlight the work of our city crews, township...
Last winter, the school district engaged in strategic planning, involving surveys, community meetings, board discussions, and the production of numerous documents. The obvious question now is: What was the result of all that time and effort? We are currently in a crucial stage of the process, where...
You may be surprised to learn that summer break can be a difficult time for some people. Not being around the support and positive relationships they had during the regular school year can be an adjustment. Mental health can impact people regardless of their race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status,...
To the Editor:
Unless you have been living under a rock these past several months, here’s a memory refresher: Basically, the officials of the City Of Long Prairie, to include the Planning and Zoning Committee as well as the City Council, and City Administrator have approved the gutting out and...
This week has been slow compared to the bombshell audit reports last week, but believe it or not, there’s even more fraud to discuss.
This week five individuals were arrested in a new $10 million Medicaid fraud scheme, as reported by KSTP. This is the THIRD instance of fraud that has made...
The school board is looking at 5 total vacancies this coming election. Four will be four-year terms and one will be a two-year term due to member Steven Hinson’s residency changing. Presently the school board is taking applications for appointment for two positions for the months of August to...
To the Editor:
Just read the front section of what I call “The Red Star tribune” dated 5/31/2024. Full disclosure, I didn’t buy or subscribe to this rag. I find there’s much more objective and factual reporting and less propaganda and bias in the “National Enquirer” or any number of the Hollywood...
