Nancy Leasman
Features
Joann Schroeder, a foster grandmother to a second grade class at the Long Prairie elementary school, has assured a snuggly winter for her students. She gifted each one with a handmade quilt.
In her fourth year as a classroom aide, Joann changed up the gift plan. The first...
Jason C. Brown
Publisher/Editor
Asking for money is never an easy thing, even if it is for a good reason. However, after two straight failed referendums, the Osakis School Board is hopeful that they have brought forward a plan that addresses the needs of the community and students while still...
Lakewood Health System welcomes certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) Laura Valencia as the newest provider to the anesthesia team.
Originally from Big Lake, Minn., Valencia received her undergraduate degree from Saint Catherine University and her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse...
State Representative Mike Wiener (R-Long Praire) released the following statement regarding impeachment proceedings against Governor Tim Walz.
“Today, I call for the Minnesota legislature to join me in impeachment proceedings against Governor Tim Walz, based on concerns involving alleged corrupt...
The Epiphany was recently celebrated at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Long Prairie Sunday, January 6th. Yonny Jinete, greets the infant Jesus, as the Three Kings, Guadalupe Juárez, left, and Darío Juárez wait. Their traditional gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh was augmented with...
January 8
The Todd County Board of Commissioners met on December 17 for a regular meeting.
At this meeting they approved a resolution to adopt the Final 2025 County Levy at $21,199,245 less program aids of $2,087,764 and less the use of fund balance of $300,000 therefore certifying the 2025 Final...
Nancy Leasman
Features
It’s been nearly 25 years since the American Lutheran Church in Long Prairie started its free Christmas dinner for the community. This year’s dinner served about 140 at the church with an additional 100 meals that were delivered to home-bound, hospital staff, on-duty police...
By Carlene Dean
Staff Writer
The 2026 levy was approved at an increase of 4.5 percent over last year at the Dec. 8 meeting of the Osakis City Council, at which they had their Truth-in-Taxation hearing.
City Clerk Angela Jacobson presented details of the 2026 city budget. She said the council is “...
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