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Long Prairie hosted its annual National Night Out event last week at the Lake Charlotte Park. Attendees were treated to a free meal and a chance to learn abou the many resources and programs available in our city and county. Many groups, including the Long Prairie Police Department, Todd County...
The Long Prairie City Council may end up taking a long look at their zoning ordinance after a request from Darla John was denied at last week's council meeting.
The request from John-- to receive a variance to construct a garage within the setbacks of her property.
The Long Prairie Planning and...
Long Prairie’s downtown is getting a makeover with the steady development of multifamily housing, projects taken on by local business owners.
Gabrier Perez and Miozoti Nieves, owners of the Smoke Shop Viva Tobacco & More down on Central Avenue, saw the need for housing in Long Prairie and got...
The Todd County Board of Commissioners declared a State of Emergency at their Tuesday, Aug. 6 meeting.
Emergency Management Director Mike Wisniewski said the county sustained about $161,000 worth of damage on Saturday, Aug. 3, which was still being assessed throughout the county. Damage came from...
Long Prairie Police Department
Joshienid Maldonado Brito, Long Prairie. Speed 46/30. Fine $60. Fee $85.
Emiliano Salas, Long Prairie. Driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type. Fine $100. Fee $85. Driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle. Fine $200.
Minnesota...
The Historic Rock Wall Project is underway, and people can access the Todd County Government Center by the western parking lot and upper floor doors.
The Todd County Board of Commissioners met in a special meeting on Monday, July 29 to address additions and cost changes with the Historic Rock Wall...
After a June 26, 2024 story headlined “DOJ holding secret meetings in Long Prairie” was published in the Leader, I was invited to attend a July 30 meeting by an attendee who didn’t think the meetings were secret. According to the attendee, there were two initial closed meetings, and then two more...
Go Tacos opened on July 30 and has seen non stop customers ever since. Bernardo Chavez (pictured) runs the business. He, along with his brothers Juan Chavez and Julio Chavez, are owners of Go Tacos, Taqueria Chavez Restaurant, the Chavez Event Center, and the Chavez Market.
“We lived here 30 years...
City Hall is preparing for the Aug. 13 Primary and Nov. 5 General Election.
The Long Prairie City Council approved 13 election judges at the July 15 meeting. The need for 13 was due to the anticipated high voter turnout.
Minnesota law allows for a minimum of four judges. All 13 judges are trained...
Dangerous storms once again barreled through the area this past weekend dumping large hail in areas already battered by recent straight-line winds. Up in the northern part of Todd County, golf ball size hail pummeled roofs and vehicles, while in Long Prairie, three-inch diameter hail caused roof...
