News
Nancy Leasman
Features
Ona Reinbold did a masterful job of keeping Long Prairie area residents stitched together. As the long-time owner of Ona’s Alterations, she altered clothing, hemmed hems, stitched rips, and generally fixed what needed fixing. When it came time to close the shop or find a...
Debra Meyer-Myrum
County Correspondent
At the regular Todd County Commissioner meeting on July 1, the commissioners recognized the 2025 Second Quarter Service Awards given to thirteen employees. The employees have a total of 240 years of service ranging from 5 years to 35 years. The employees...
Jason C. Brown
Publisher/Editor
The Long Prairie Police Department is investigating the circumstances around the discovery of a dead body found in Long Prairie Monday morning.
The body was discovered early Monday morning in the area of Mobile and Wolter’s Body Shop.
Long Prairie Police Chief...
Drivers traveling through Wadena should consider plans and be prepared for delays as Highway 10 and Highway 71 are now under construction with two detours in effect, advises the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Here’s what to expect until late August:
•Highway 10 is closed to through traffic...
Starting Monday, August 11th, major exterior upgrades, including a new roof, windows, and siding, will be taking place at Lakewood Health System’s Eagle Bend clinic. Because of the noise and disruption expected during construction, the clinic will be temporarily closed from August 11th through...
Lakewood Health System welcomes Alexus Willey, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), as the newest provider to its behavioral health team.
Originally from Baxter, MN, Willey completed her graduate degree at Walden University. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse...
Bruce Township
Public Hearing
Bruce Town Board of Adjustment will hold a Public Hearing on August 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to hear two variance requests from Robert Fossum. Mr. Fossum has a non conforming cabin he would like to build an addition on. Mr. Fossum is also within the 50 Ft. impact...
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 213
OSAKIS, MN 56360
June 18, 2025, 5:30 PM
The regular meeting of the school board was called to order by Chairperson Michael Collins. The following members were present: Michael Collins, Greg Faber, Jeff Kalpin, Amy Weisser, and...
Osakis City Council – Regular Meeting
Osakis City Hall – 14 Nokomis Street East
June 9, 2025 – 7:00 PM
Editor’s Copy
Present: Randy Anderson, Judy Dvorsak, Stephanie Finnegan, Laura Backes, Tim Thornbloom
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Dvorsak at 7:00 p.m.
Motion by Backes, seconded by...
MN Dept. of Resources
Dustin Duane Kern, Burtrum. RV-fail to display valid ATV registration/decal as required. Fine $25. Fee $85.
Mark Allen Messman, Burtrum. Watercraft-personal floatation or lifesaving devices required. Fine $25. Fee $85.
State Patrol
Samantha Marie Hart-Myhre, Bloomington....
