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The Planning and Zoning Commission of Long Prairie voted unanimously on a roll call vote to approve a recommendation for a conditional use permit for the 61-unit apartment proposed at Fourth Avenue NE and Marquette Street NE.
About 40 people were in attendance at the Aug. 1 Planning and Zoning...
The Long Prairie Fire Department responded to a car on fire on Tuesday, Aug. 1.
Just as a crowd of people were exiting the Long Prairie City Hall after a planning and zoning meeting, firemen were rushing to the Fire Hall at 6 p.m. in response to a call about a fire on Lake Street.
The National...
The Long Prairie Fire Department Annual Corn and Chicken Feed will be Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023 from 4-7 p.m.
Come and enjoy the food and do a good service for the community. This year’s Corn and Chicken Feed fundraiser will raise money to purchase a new rescue truck. The old rescue truck, Unit 149,...
The following cases were heard before Judge Daniel A. Benson in Seventh District Court in Todd County July 26, 2023.
Richard Dean Johnson, Garrison, SD. Arson-2nd degree building value $1,000 or more. Dismissed. Forestry-careless or negligent fires. Local confinement (45 days credit for time...
The Long Prairie City Council heard from concerned citizens during the public comment period at the July 24 meeting.
Jody Bebault was back at the Long Prairie City Council to give a public comment.
“I’m still heart sick, but I’m also a little bit angry,” she said.
Bebault said that the Long Prairie...
Long Prairie Police Department
Long Prairie Police Department
Amy Lynn Schmitz, Mason, OH. Speed 70/60. Fine $40. Fee $85.
Carlos Antonio Sosa Franco, Long Prairie. Driving after revocation. Fine $200. Fee $85.
Christopher Allen Velde, Long Prairie. Domestic assault. Dismissed.
Minnesota...
Tuesday, August 1
While investigating several recent thefts and property crimes in the City of Staples, the Staples Police Department identified the suspects in the crimes. Staples PD, West Central Violent Offender Task Force, Todd County Sheriff’s Office and Wadena County Sheriff’s Office...
A primary election will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 8 for the District 3 Commissioner spot in Todd County.
The top two candidates will go on to face off in the General Election Nov. 7.
District 3 encompasses Reynolds Township, Long Prairie Township, and the City of Long Prairie.
This is a special...
Byers on Policy
Improving and maintaining transportation infrastructure is crucial for economic development. The county needs to prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing infrastructure to ensure its continued functionality, safety, and efficiency.
The City of Long Prairie Public Works and...
Freeman on Policy
I am in favor of regulations that are least restrictive on property owners while understanding the importance of zoning control. I also think it is important to follow the rules, and if a government is making exceptions to the rules on a regular basis, they shouldn’t be afraid to...
