Opinions
Daniel Ludvigson LPGE Superintendent
Visual and Theatre Arts Programs 2026
Visual and theatre arts play an important role in how students at Long Prairie–Grey Eagle explore creativity, build confidence, and connect with one another. These programs give students opportunities to express themselves,...
Music Programs 2026
As the holiday season approaches and performances fill our calendar, it is a perfect time to reflect on the role the arts play at Long Prairie–Grey Eagle. Music, visual art, and theatre are not extras in our schools. They are central to who we are as Thunder Nation. Through...
To the Editor:
In response to my friend Tim’s letter to the editor, I would like to point out, as usual, my friend is wrong on the issue and wrong on the numbers.
Israel is not conducting a criminal assault on the Palestinian people. They are conducting a war on a terrorist organization, (Hamas...
Mental Health Supports
Many people are surprised to learn that summer break can actually be a difficult time for some students and families. When school is not in session, the support, structure, and positive relationships that students rely on throughout the year can suddenly feel far away. Mental...
Sportsmanship 2025
An important part of educating the whole child is giving our students opportunities to succeed in academics, the arts, leadership, and athletics. Through sports, we aim to teach teamwork, perseverance, leadership, and how to be a good teammate. While we all enjoy being part of...
Dear Editor:
Late last week, 42 million Americans, including seniors, disabled people, and families with children, lost their food assistance. SNAP benefits, which provide an average of only $6 per day to help Americans in need buy groceries, won’t be issued this month because of the government...
To the Editor:
While driving through town last Saturday, I saw a group of people in front of the old Burger King. As I drove past, I could see that most of them were holding signs saying “no more kings” I thought to myself that this was very strange, why were a bunch of white people, standing on...
To the Editor:
Here I sit at four in the morning pondering and reminiscing. Reminiscing about the good old days of placing decoys in a cattail slough, a flush of my first pheasant rooster or watching the sunrise melt the frost on a brisk bowhunting morning.
Taste, smell, sight, hearing and...
To the editor:
The authors of last weeks opinions repeat the “garbage” with every opinion piece they submit. They constantly complain about Trump, MAGA, Fischbach and now Healthcare & Shumer Shutdown. Both, along with most Socialists are on the wrong side of every important issue. And they...
Winter Weather 2025
It may be hard to believe, but winter will be here before we know it. As the temperatures drop and snow starts to fall, it’s a good time to review how the district handles weather-related announcements and make sure you’re set up to receive updates the way you prefer.
When it...
