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The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Board met in a special session Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7 a.m. for the purpose of approving the interim superintendent contract for Doug Froke.
While the results of the meeting were not able to be included in this week’s edition due to the Leader’s print production...
Jason C. Brown,
Publisher/Editor
The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Board met in a special meeting Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. to have discussion on and take potential action on an interim superintendent.
The matter was previously discussed at the board’s regular Sept. 16 meeting that resulted in no...
Jason C. Brown,
Publisher/Editor
Representative Mike Wiener, 5B (R) has been out on the campaign trail looking to garner support for a second term in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Wiener, a Long Prairie native, recently completed his first term in office since redistricting put all of...
Construction has begun on the Little Birch Lake outlet to convert it to a rock arch rapids, which is meant to mimic natural “stepping stones” while maintaining the level of the lake. The design also provides better habitat for fish and other wildlife while allowing more fish to travel upstream into...
Long Prairie Police Department
Ludwing Jose Morales Cruz, Long Prairie. Drivers license-driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type. Fine $100. Fee $85.
Jasper Michael-Dean Terwey, Long Prairie. Speed 39/30. Fine $40. Fee $85.
Jonathan, Jr. Ulloa, Long Prairie. Driving after...
The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School put their school spirit on display for the community during the annual homecoming parade through downtown last Friday
Jason C. Brown,
Publisher/Editor
The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Board was once again faced with an upset populace when it became known that the board was going to discuss the possibility of searching out an interim superintendent.
This move comes on the heels of a 4-2 contract non renewal...
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...