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Work on Todd County’s historic rock wall continued through the Labor Day weekend with a large amount of the earth work complete on the west of the of facility.
The Osakis School Board met in a speciall session Aug. 27 to consider changes to the high school handbook including a new cellphone and personal device policy.
It is hoped that the new policy will eliminate classroom disruptions caused by electronic devices; increase academic focus and in-class...
The Long Prairie City Council voted to approve a settlement with the Teamster’s Union at their meeting Aug. 19.
The Teamster’s Union brought a class action grievance against the city regarding a July 24, 2024 discussion at City Hall. Public Works employees sought to be reimbursed for expenses...
The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle District would like to introduce you to our new teachers for the upcoming school year! Left to right, Back row: Christopher Vedbraaten, Caitlin Gustafson, Cooper Goerdt, Jino Stoner, Amy Moldenhauer. Front row: Katelyn Suchy, Tori Lee, Kelli Neubauer, Kaylie Waldvogel,...
The Osakis City Council continued its efforts to clean up the city at its last meeting Aug. 12.
The Council, along with Osakis Chief of Police Chad Gulbranson, reviewed addresses not in compliance with the city’s ordinance.
Gulbranson informed the council that citations have not been issued yet...
Governor Tim Walz has authorized emergency assistance for four Minnesota counties that suffered damage from flooding in June.
“Minnesota’s emergency management team has been coordinating closely with counties to address damage caused by flooding this year,” said Governor Walz. “Their work continues...
The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Board voted 4-2 on Aug. 19 to nonrenew Superintendent Daniel Ludvigson’s contract.
Ludvigson’s contract is set to end June 30, 2025 unless other negotiations are made in the meantime.
In a statement to the Leader from Board Chair Kelly Lemke, she wrote, “I...
The races are on for local city council, mayor, and school board members.
The individuals that are running for Long Prairie City Council are JoAnn Schroeder, Lilah Gripne, and Larry Schroeder. For Long Prairie mayor, the candidates are Jim Kreemer and Patrick Schultz.
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle...
A countywide temporary moratorium on new cannabis businesses was approved at the Todd County Board of Commissioners meeting Aug. 20.
The interim ordinance will expire Jan. 1, 2025 and doesn’t impact current adult use cannabis businesses that were already legally in operation. The temporary...
Last week, the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Thunder hosted their annual Prairie Conference volleyball jamboree. This week, teams and schools throughout the conference begin their full regular season schedules.