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Gabrier Perez, co-owner of Viva Tobacco, along with his brother Xavier Perez are opening Viva Bar at 140 Central Avenue.
The Perez brothers presented a thorough list of standards to the Long Prairie City Council March 18. Viva Bar will have security from 8 p.m. to closing, video surveillance, a...
The Transfer Station is gearing up for a $10 million overhaul with the help of a Capital Assistant Program (CAP) Grant.
A series of approvals for the project were made by Todd County commissioners at their regular meeting on March 19.
The Transfer Station will get a new building, scale house,...
Pickleball has gained in popularity over the last few years, and the city of Long Prairie is considering adding courts.
Members from the Lions presented to the Long Prairie City Council on March 18 about the possibility of adding a pickleball court at Lake Charlotte, to be constructed over the...
After months of meetings, tours and discussion, the Swanville Community Task Force Report was presented to the school board last week.
The task force’s report could help provide the school board with a road map for facility needs well into the future.
The task force was charged with a number of...
Monday, March 18 burning restrictions started at 8 a.m. in 30 Minnesota counties including Todd County.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is putting the brakes on open burning after a dry winter. A burn ban includes any open flame, such as a fire pit, outside your home.
Minnesota...
Long Prairie Police Department
Karen Cecilia Asfeld, Clarissa. Speed 46/30. Fine $60. Fee $85.
Rafael Becerra Garcia, Long Prairie. Driving after revocations. Fine $200. Fee $85.
Michael Richard Okane, Long Prairie. Disorderly Conduct- offensive, abusive, boisterous, noisy, obscene. Dismissed....
The Long Prairie City Council chose JoAnn Schroeder as council member at their March 18 regular meeting.
The council member vacancy opened up with the recent appointment of David Wright as mayor. Wright and Schroeder will serve the remainder of the year in their respective new roles. There will be...
The Swanville School Board addressed a number of staffing items during their regular meeting March 20.
While the board didn’t have any resignations to address, they did have a slew of new hires including:
-Kim Lindemann as the Bulldog Club Coordinator.
-Avery Jackson as a Bulldog Club worker.
-...
Governor Tim Walz recently announced over $50 million in grants to expand broadband access to an estimated 8,900 homes and businesses throughout Minnesota.
“We’re investing in broadband infrastructure statewide to help thousands of Minnesotans connect to jobs, education, healthcare, and their...
The Long Prairie City Council voted to reestablish the Tourism Commission on March 4.
Chapter Three of the city ordinances establishes several commissions including the Tourism Commission, Park Board, Airport Commission, and Board of Health.
The Tourism Commission was established as a nine-member...
