News
By Carlene Dean
Staff Writer
The votes are in, by the Osakis School Board, and the result is a new referendum on a proposed $19 million remodeling plan for the school will be held Feb. 19, 2026.
A special meeting was scheduled Nov. 5 to discuss the proposed building design and make a decision on...
Jason C. Brown
Publisher/Editor
The Upsala School referendum held on Nov. 5 failed by more than a 13 percent margin.
The question put to voters this year focused on building updates and provide a financing stream that would not impact day to day operations, staffing or programming. The question...
By Carlene Dean
Staff Writer
Now that the Christmas season is “officially” upon us, the Osakis Women’s Association (OWA) has launched its annual Season of Giving campaign.
This is just one of the many ways in which the OWA gives back to the community, one that aims to help make needy people’s...
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Board Chair Linda Gohman has been selected by the Minnesota School Boards Association as a 2026 All-State School Board Member — one of only seven chosen statewide from nearly 2,400 school board members.
This honor recognizes individuals who exemplify the highest...
The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle chapter of the Minnesota Honor Society recently held an induction ceremony for new members. They include, in back, from left: Brianna Lux, Kylie Kraska, Emily Draxten, Makenna Koltes, Caden Schultz, Ephraim Swartzentruber, Kaleb Bundy. In front, from left: Cassidy Becker...
Swanville students are preparing to perform their fall play, Murder at Aunt Agatha’s, written by Teresa Hockman and David Hockman. Aunt Agatha has died and her eclectic mix of relatives have gathered to find out how much of her sizable fortune each will receive. When creepy things start happening...
Long Prairie Police
Carlos Ferreras Matos, Long Prairie. Driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type. Fine $100. Fee $85.
Christian Alberto Garcia Gonzalez, Long Prairie. Driving after revocation. Fine $200. Fee $75.
Carmen Lillia Gonzalez Alejandro, Wadena. Speed 47/30. Fine 460. Fee...
The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Activities Department is proud to recognize Dave Blanchard for 27 years of dedicated service to the students and programs of LPGE Schools. On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the Prairie Conference held their annual All Coaches Banquet. Each year, Activities Directors take...
Staples-Motley Beyond Poverty, along with Sourcewell, Lakewood Health System and Revion V+ are hosting a free event Nov. 18 focusing on stress and the brain and raising resilient kids.
The event is free and will be held at the Fair Lutheran Church at 430 12th St. NE, Staples. A supper will be...
Debra Meyer-Myrum
County Correspondent
At the regular Todd County Commissioner meeting on October 7, the commissioners held a public hearing on the Todd County 2026 Fee Schedule. Only commissioners and staff were present for the hearing.
A lengthy discussion followed with Adam Ossefoort, Planning...
