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The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Board has become the subject of considerable criticism in recent weeks. It has drawn the ire of many who believe they have acted unjustly in the non renewal of Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Superintendent Daniel Ludvigson.
The school board has hosted two meetings...
The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Board opted to set their preliminary 2024-2025 levy at the maximum amount allowed by the state.
This estimated maximum is a $1.12 million increase over last year’s $2,531,572.29 certified amount. The proposed levy is at $3,915,476.07.
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle...
On September 11, 2024, shortly after 3 p.m., a Todd County Corrections Officer in the Todd County Jail was assaulted by an inmate, 25 year old Leroy Chief of Mahnomen, MN the Todd County Sheriff’s Office reported.
The inmate was being moved within the correctional facility when the assault occurred...
On Sept. 7, 2024 at 6:03 a.m., the Todd County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a one vehicle accident at the intersection of County 104 and State Highway 28 in Burnhamville Township.
A 2005 Chrysler Town & Country was being driven by Matt Casper Lee Menne of Swanville, MN. The vehicle...
The following cases were heard before Judge Daniel A. Benson in Seventh District Court in Todd County September 9, 2024.
Zander Ricky Dale Eckel, Clarissa. DWI 3-operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol. Dismissed. DWI 3-operate motor vehicle-alcohol concentration 0.08 within 2 hours...
COURT NEWS
September 25, 2024
Long Prairie Police Department
Marco Antonio Ahedo Cervantes, Long Prairie. Operate motor vehicle after license suspension. Fine $200. Fine $85.
Carlos Manuel Ferreras Santana, Long Prairie. Driving without a valid license. Fine $100.Fee $85.
Bonifacio Sena Soler,...
The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School crowned its 2024 Homecoming King and Queen. This year’s King is Jose Botello Becerra and this year’s Queen is Naomi Quijano Gonzalez. This week is homecoming week for the Thunder and will culminate with the parade this Friday afternoon followed by the...
Upsala has a new family-friendly art gallery. THE ART OF CONVERSATION launched in June and is now hosting a Fall show called “Transitions: Echoes of Summer; Seasons of Life.” The current display features about 30 artists from Upsala and surrounding communities. As the gallery name suggests,...
An unvaccinated 2-year-old Belgian colt in Todd County was reported positive for West Nile virus (WNV) August 30 and marks the first confirmed equine case in Minnesota this year.
The horse became unable to rise in the morning of August 26, and died that afternoon. The owner reported three horses on...
The Swanville School Board met briefly before the start of the new school year to get ready for it.
While alot of school districts have had issues with filling open support positions in recent years, the district found itself in demand when it came to their open positions.
The school board was...
