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Soil contains the organic matter, structure, nutrients, water, and living organisms that create healthy crops or plants. There are tools available to assist us in the pursuit of the healthiest soil possible. One of the oldest tools is a soil test. One of the best times to get them taken are in...
Thanks to those that brought Apple Desserts. The winner was Hazel W. and second place went to Barb S., Cheryl H. got third place, and Misty L. got honorable mention. Ginger cookies were sent to go along with Fall Reminiscence, Rona was up for Bible Study, Melinda and the bakers made some apple...
People with gardening talents who enjoy working and communicating with other gardeners are sought for the Master Gardener Program. This program is sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension Service.
Classes will be conducted at University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum or on-line. The...
The following cases were heard before Judge Daniel A. Benson in Seventh District Court in Todd County October 1, 2018.
Monty Austin Thornberg, Eagle Bend. Damage to Property- 4th Degree- Private- reduced 500 or less. Sentenced. Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 0 Yr, 0 Mo, 90 Days, For 1 Yr)...
By Jason C. Brown,
Publisher/Editor
The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Secondary School, along with the help of local law enforcement, prevented an alleged threat made by a student.
According to the LPGE administration, the threat was made the evening of Sept. 25, after school was already out for the...
The days of lengthy wait times for area dairy cattle and beef producers are expected to be numbered as American Foods Group and Long Prairie Packing Company are expected to open its brand new cattle buying station in October.
The new expansion sits on the northwest side of the existing plant on...
The Long Drive-in theater has once again come out on top of voter’s minds in WCCO’s “Best Of” series for drive-in theaters.
This is the second time that voters have voted the Long Drive-in the best drive-in theater in the state.
And it’s really no surprise. The Long Drive-in has staunch...
Rep. Ron Kresha had a good session while down in St. Paul this last year.
As the Republican Majority Whip, Kresha was a good position to get things done for the voters of District 9B, which includes all of Morrison County and parts of Todd County, including the city of Long Prairie.
And, if...
Hazel Swedal of Long Prairie, a resident at Harmony Apartments, will turn 100 years old Oct. 10.
Swedal is a life long resident of the Osakis and Long Prairie Area. She moved to Long Prairie back in 1959 and lived in the same house on Lake Street until she moved to the Harmony Apartments last...
The Fall Season is always a special time of the year for Erickson’s Petting Zoo of rural Osakis. Located 3½ miles northwest of Osakis at 11890 Hope Road SE. We embrace our old fashion farm (been in the family for 103 years). The big red barn that once was home to milk cows; now is home to many...
