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Water is becoming a constant topic for the Todd County Board of Commissioners. This year has brought concerns of a depleted B1 Aquifer, Osakis Lake cleanup needs, and maintenance of other lakes and the Sauk River Watershed.
On May 7, the commissioners’ minds were steered toward flooding on Long...
Due to the cleaning of the inside of the Osakis water tower, the City announced a “Code Red” in which it is asking its residents to cut down on their water consumption at least until the end of June.
This was announced at the recent Osakis City Council meeting held May 13. This request has also...
Long Prairie Police Department
Ariel Rafael Chavez Polanco, Eagle Bend. Speed 39/30. Fine $30. Fee $85.
Kyra Marie Dickmann, Sauk Centre. Speed 45/30. Fine $60. Fee $85.
Edwin Abran Garcia Ruiz, Long Prairie. Theft. Dismissed. Driving after revocation. Dismissed.
Minnesota Department of Natural...
St. Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie took part in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage last week. the pilgrimage began in Bemidji and will make its way south through Wisconsin and Illinois before meeting the southern, eastern and western routes in Indianapolis. Above, Fr. Omar...
Jodi Dixon presented to the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Board May 20, recommending to remove Kelly Lemke as chair of the board.
Lemke and Board Member Lisa Wright arrived late and were not in attendance at this point of the meeting. Board Member Linda Gohman was acting chair throughout the...
Following discussion about the role of a full-time law enforcement officer in the schools, the Osakis School Board voted unanimously to establish a full-time school resource officer (SRO) in the school for a two-year term, beginning in fall of 2024.
Although no decision was made regarding the...
The City of Long Prairie City Council has chosen Candace Bruder as the new city administrator.
Bruder isn’t new to City Hall. Though most people know her as the utility clerk, Bruder’s experience, education, and background in that position and beyond contributed to her being well-qualified for the...
The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant is bringing Hansel and Gretel to town with the Storybook Theater.
This is a fun opportunity for children of all ages (grades 1-12) to participate in a theater production. Storybook Theatre will be hosting the production...
The Todd County Fair is happening early this year, so don’t miss the activity happening June 27-30.
At the Grandstand, Thursday, June 27 is Family Fun Night starting at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 for six years old and up; free for five and under. The pit is $20. Contact: Josh Stock (218) 770-0041.
Friday...
The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School band presented their annual spring concert May 6.
The concert featured musicians who received superior ratings at Sections and State: Naima Bundy, Violin solo; Kimberly Fausto-Martinez, flute solo; Elizabeth Bitz, flute solo (also awarded Best of Site in...
