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Andy Otremba, a track coach and parent, presented about the condition of the track at the Nov. 20 Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Board meeting.
Over the summer, a company did some bore sampling to check on continuing maintenance, but that left holes and mounds on several lanes of the track. Otremba...
On Nov. 28, before the Todd County Truth and Taxation meeting, newly-elected Bob Byers was sworn in as Third District Commissioner.
Byers will represent the city and township of Long Prairie as well as Reynolds Township. Since Byers was elected in a special election to fill the vacancy from the...
The Osakis City Council met on Monday, Nov. 13, for a regularly scheduled meeting. The council approved personnel issues including an increase in wages for part-time staff at the Osakis Municipal Liquor Store, the use of an Osakis police car by an officer living in Alexandria while he is on call,...
The following cases were heard before Judge Daniel A. Benson in Seventh District Court in Todd County Nov. 27, 2023.
Guillermo Guadalupe Cortez Morelos, Alexandria. Third Degree Driving While Impaired. Dismissed. Third Degree Driving While Impaired- blood alcohol content greater than .08 within...
Monday, December 4
During the week of November 26th through December 2nd, the Todd County Sheriff’s Office responded to 139 calls for service. Included in those calls were seven accidents, one alarm call, six animal complaints, six burglary/theft calls, seven car/deer calls, two damage to...
Long Prairie Police Department
Talia Marie Beatty, St. Paul. Driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle. Fine $200. Fee $85.
Jon Leslie Chase, Long Prairie. DWI- operate motor vehicle- alcohol concentration 0.08 within two hours. Dismissed. DWI- Third Degree driving while...
Santa ushered in the Christmas season in Long Prairie with the Bright Friday Night lighted parade.
A purchase agreement for 390 Ninth Street NE was approved after it was considered a third time on Nov. 20 by the Long Prairie City Council. The property was sold to Jamie and Andrea Flan for $2,900.
Flan is a local real estate agent with development on his mind. The Flans already own over 3 acres...
The Todd County Board of Commissioners denied a tax increment financing (TIF) plan on Nov. 21 for the Fourth Street Apartments being constructed for Long Prairie Packing employees.
Ehlers, the public finance advisors for the city, sent a letter in early October to the county auditor requesting Todd...
The Long Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce held another successful craft fair. The annual craft and vendor fair held over the Thanksgiving weekend capped off an eventful two days of activities in Long Prairie that included the Bright Friday Night events including the lighted parade.
