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The former Motl Plumbing and Heating building on Third Street N, formerly 15 Third Street N, is being demolished.
For decades, this over 100-year-old, two-story building across from the public library had been a family business, the Motl Plumbing and Heating store. James and Lilah Gripne had...
During the April 26 Upsala School Board meeting, the board heard a presentation of Sourcewell operations from Paul Dange, director of regional solutions at Sourcewell in Staples, and Aaron Sinclair, district strategy partner working with Upsala. “Our goal and our reach is to walk...
Private William M. Johnson, the last Civil War veteran buried in Todd County, will be honored in a ceremony 1 p.m. May 6 at Lakeside Cemetery in Osakis. The ceremony is open to veterans, those with an interest in Civil War history, and the general public. Wearing Civil War era attire is encouraged...
At their April meeting, council members heard an update on the bidding process for improvements to the water treatment plant and water tower. They voted based on a recommendation from its engineering consultant to request bids only on the water treatment plant for now. In documents given to...
During their April 4 commissioners meeting, Todd County commissioners approved a proclamation from Todd County Hands of Hope, making April sexual assault awareness month in Todd County. Hands of Hope Resource Center and the Todd County Board of Commissioners are dedicated to keeping our county and...
The following cases were heard before Judge Daniel A. Benson in Seventh District Court in Todd County April 4, 2023.
Paige Leann Kittelson, Staples. 4th Degree- Driving While Impaired. Dismissed. DWI- Alcohol Content 0.08 Within 2 Hours. Convicted and Sentenced. Local Confinement (90 Days, Stay 0...
“I can’t believe how amazing the people are in this town. They’ve been so friendly,” Miram Brenn, representative for 360 Lexington LLC, said.
The owner of the former Burger King building reached out to the Leader last week to comment about the sudden Burger King closure this April.
The Burger King...
Last Thursday, on a cold, dreary morning, 31 veterans and their spouses gathered at the Osakis VFW to enjoy some fellowship along with some freshly made donuts. According to Linda Pallow, VFW Auxiliary member, this monthly gathering started last fall after Julie Kakec attended a weekly gathering at...
Long Prairie Police Department
Fidel Sarmiento Perez, Sauk Centre. Driving After Revocation. $200 fine. $85 fee.
Minnesota State Patrol
William Alfredo, Sebeka. Driving Wrong Way on One Way Street. $100 fine. $85 fee. No MN Drivers License. $100 fine.
Douglas Arthur Fish, Vining. Speed 65/60. $40...
Monday, May 1
During the week of April 23 through April 29, the Todd County Sheriff’s Office responded to 191 calls for service. Included in those calls were one accident, three alarm calls, 15 animal complaints, two assists to other agencies, five disturbance calls, nine suspicious activity calls...
