Opinions
To the Editor:
I am concerned about the proposed apartment dwelling for Long Prairie.
Long Prairie was always considered a retirement community. Well it has changed. Who would want to retire here, with all the noise and disrespect that is happening. It is not a city that I would want to see my...
To the Editor:
I am writing regarding the upcoming referendum of Osakis Public Schools. I attended the informational meetings that were held in June where I learned a great deal about the why and why nows of this referendum. There is so much information to know about this referendum before voting,...
To the Editor:
I want to express my appreciation for the local news coming from the Leader. There are some excellent reporters getting the real work done.
We absolutely need local news and local reporting and the additions of reporters to the LP Leader make this happen.
Take a moment and...
To the Editor:
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, putting a special emphasis on domestic violence information. So far this year, Minnesota has had 23 women and men killed by acts of domestic violence, not to mention the families torn apart, the suicides of the abusers, and the children...
On November 6th at 6 p.m. the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle school district will be hosting a community event. The community event is for the purpose of collecting community feedback that will be used to create a strategic plan for the school district.
We will provide food and games for younger...
Sadly, winter will be here before you know it. With the end of fall comes winter weather and announcements. It is a great time to review those procedures to make sure everyone gets the communications they want and need.
When looking for the most current weather announcements rely on a few systems...
I would like to welcome back all of our students, staff, and community members. We are gearing up for another school year, and with that comes new opportunities for growth. We are de-lighted to welcome new students and are thankful for our new staff. Please give everyone a warm small town greeting...
Most of us do not know the importance of free and reduced lunch applications. Afterall, if lunches are free for all students, why bother filling out the application? Well, the answer is that it affects far more than school lunches.
Being counted or not counted can make a difference of hundreds of...
Dear Neighbors,
The 2023 legislative session concluded late last month, and it will most likely be remembered for the massive increase in state spending (more than 40 percent) while raising taxes by $10 billion despite a $17.5 billion state surplus.
In terms of real numbers, the new two-year budget...
Dear Friends,
I was proud to fight all session long for funding for the Geneva-L’Homme Dieu boat channel. This critical funding will be used to expand the culvert, allowing more boats to use it. I was disappointed, however, that this important project was tucked into a bonding bill that was chock...
