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Superintendent Justin Dahlheimer shared at the Sept. 25 school board meeting that “first day enrollment” on Sept. 5 showed a total enrollment of 855 students, or an increase of 40 students from the same time in September 2022. He noted that he “feels pretty good” with enrollment, highlighting that...
The Long Prairie City Council is moving forward with Region 5 Development Commission (R5DC) to update the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. The council reviewed the proposal at their Oct. 2 meeting. “I think it would be very beneficial,” Mayor Jodi Dixon said. The comprehensive plan update will cost $14,085...
The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Board dove into discussion about new policies on Sept. 18 at their regular meeting. Policy 601, a policy on School District Curriculum and Instruction Goals was passed by the board at a July 2023 meeting along with several other policies amounting to about 300...
The bids for a Main Lift Station Improvement Project in Long Prairie have come in nearly $1 million higher than anticipated, but property owners aren’t expected to see sewer rate increases in the near future. The Main Lift Station pumps wastewater from Long Prairie’s major industries, commercial,...
The Long Prairie City Council met on a Tuesday after Labor Day last week and approved a purchase agreement with D.W. Jones Management Inc. for a total of $79,790. The purchase agreement is for two lots encompassing 6 ½ acres in the Southwest Industrial Park at 418 Fourth Street SW and 434 Fourth...
During the Todd County commissioners meeting on Sept. 5, commissioners honored the late Commissioner Rod Erickson with the dedication of a plaque. “His dedication and leadership to Todd County are notably recognized and will not be forgotten,” said Commissioner Randy Neumann. Commissioner Rod...
During the Upsala City Council meeting on Sept. 5, the city council approved a gambling license for St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Elmdale to hold a raffle event at St. Mary’s Church in Upsala. Funds raised will go to repair fire damage at the Elmdale church. A gambling license for the American...
During the Aug. 23 Upsala School Board meeting, the school board heard a presale report for Bond Issuance presented by Jodie Zesbough from the Ehlers school finance team following the approval on Aug. 8 of Question One of the Upsala School bond referendum. “It’s nice to see the support from the...
The Grey Eagle City Council held its regular meeting on Aug. 8. During the meeting, the city council announced that repairs are completed to the tennis and pickleball court, though additional repairs to the fence still need to be completed. Community member John Young addressed the board regarding...
When the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Board met on Monday, Aug. 21, board members worked efficiently to get through their agenda, but making a decision on the HVAC system didn’t come quickly. In a 5-1 vote, the board decided to go with Scenario One, addressing just the auditorium and commons...

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