News
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 “...
By Carlene Dean
Staff Writer
Once again the Osakis school district has set its local levy at a bit less than the state’s maximum allowable levy — amounting to a whole 5 percent reduction actually.
The Osakis school board voted unanimously at its Dec. 3 Truth-in-Taxation meeting to approve this...
The Osakis High School honor roll for the first quarter was recently announced.
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Grade 12
Brooke F. Frisell
Simon J. Jacobson
Jonah M. Krohn
Leah G. Maddock
Tyler M. Stier
Trenton J. VanNyhuis
Bella L. Weisser
Grade 11
Ally J. Boyer
Aaron C. Breiter
Alexis R. Bruder
Kathryn G. Collins
Chase T....
Todd County recently held a ribbon cutting marking the opening and now fully operational transfer station. The recent project greatly expanded the transfer station’s capacity for municipal solid waste, recycling and improved working conditions.
Debra Meyer-Myrum
County
Correspondent
At the regular Todd County Commissioner meeting on December 16, Jackie Bauer, Administrator, informed the commissioners that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources notified Todd County on October 22 that Minn. Stat. §97B.318 (the shotgun zone) will...
Long Prairie Police
Juan Sevastian Ambriz Hernandez, Grey Eagle. Driving after revocation. Fine $200. Fee $85.
Rachel Lee Bobick, Long Prairie. Sale of tobacco/tobacco related devices to children-under 21 years old. Fine $50. Fee $85.
Jake Randall Spencer, Glenwood. Expired registration. Fine $30....
