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Celebrating Manufacturers’ Month in Long Prairie - Manufacturers’ Breakfast with Minnesota Fresh

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

An economy with a vibrant manufacturing base leads to more research and development, innovation, productivity, exports, and middle-class jobs. It has been seen that manufacturing jobs in a community help to raise living standards, sometimes more than in any other sector. Kicking off on Manufacturing Day — Friday, October 1 — and continuing throughout the month of October, we celebrate companies in the community for their employment opportunities and innovations that grow our economy. Manufacturing Day and Month celebrate modern manufacturing and are meant to inspire the next generation of manufacturers across the country. Launched annually on the...

In the Long Prairie community, every day is a day for giving and receiving

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Is there a better way to end the year than by giving back to your community? In Long Prairie this year, several events centered around the holidays intend to bring joy and holiday cheer to local underserved communities. From serving hot meals to fund-raising for cookies, from coat drives to collecting toys for little children, a lot has been happening during the Season of Giving in this little community! Luan Thomas- Brunkhorst, Long Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce Director said, “There is a lot of joy amidst the community this season - it is the season of giving, and...

International Education Day: A progressive path to education in the City of Long Prairie

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The fifth International Day of Education will be celebrated on 24 January 2023 under the theme “to invest in people, prioritize education”. Building on the global momentum generated by the UN Transforming Education Summit in September 2022, this year’s Day will call for maintaining strong political mobilization around education and charting the way to translate commitments and global initiatives into action. Education must be prioritized to accelerate progress toward all the Sustainable Development Goals against the backdrop of a global recession, growing inequalities, and the climate crisis. On the occasion of International Day of Education, we spoke to Daniel...

Moody's upgrades City of Long Prairie, MN's GOs to A2 and assigns A2 issuer rating

Thursday, January 19, 2023

New York, January 12, 2023 -- Moody's Investors Service has upgraded the City of Long Prairie, MN's general obligation unlimited tax (GOULT) rating to A2 from A3 and assigned an A2 issuer rating to the city. The issuer rating reflects the city's credit quality and ability to repay debt and debt-like obligations without consideration of any pledge, security, or structural features. This action concludes a review that was initiated on November 3, 2022, in conjunction with the release of the US Cities and Counties methodology. The city has about $25 million in outstanding debt as of June 30, 2022....

Newcomers Event in Long Prairie: A welcoming atmosphere of friendliness and support for newcomers

Monday, February 06, 2023

“We love our Newcomers” event in Long Prairie Newcomer events are new to the Long Prairie community. The Welcome Center - WAVE/Saludos is hosting their first annual newcomer event on Feb 14, 2023 at the Chavez Event Center, 220 1st Ave S, Long Prairie. Thank you to the Region Five Development Commission who sponsored this evening.There will be background DJ music by Gio, some light refreshments that will be served to all attendees and door prizes: homemade chocolates, roses and other sweets. Newcomers are welcome. Please contact Luan Thomas-Brunkhorst , the Long Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce Director for...

Support Our Local Businesses on Small Business Saturday

Thursday, November 10, 2022

For many people in our community, their favorite shopping memories have occurred when visiting a small business downtown. There is something special about shopping at a local store where the owners greet you by name, swap stories with you, and ask about the kids. You can’t find that experience everywhere, but you can find it here. Small Business Saturday is an opportunity to recognize local small businesses for the positive contribution they make to our lives – during the holidays and all year long. Why We Support Local Businesses on Small Business Saturday Ideally, community members would shop...