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Project SummaryThe City of Long Prairie will soon begin a rehabilitation project on the City’s water tower. This important maintenance project will extend the life of the structure, protect water quality, maintain system reliability, and help ensure the continued delivery of safe drinking water to residents and businesses.The project includes cleaning and repairing the tower's interior and exterior surfaces, removing deteriorated coatings, making structural repairs as needed, and applying new protective coatings and an updated logo. Project ScheduleThe anticipated construction schedule is highly subject to weather conditions and other factors that may affect coating application and curing. The water tower is...

LP Economic Development Authority has two positions open on their board.  If you are interested or have any other question, please contact the Chamber of Commerce.  *This position and application will go through an approval process and will be voted on by City Council.  CLICK HERE FOR FILLABLE ONLINE APPLICATIONCLICK HERE FOR DOWNLOADABLE COPY TO PRINT

This edition looks at summer health across Morrison County, Todd County, Wadena County, the MTW Region, and Minnesota, including mental health support, prenatal care, heat and sun safety, movement, disability planning, teen vaping, and a simple summer recipe.The main takeaway: small steps matter. A check-in, a ride, a walk, a clear health message, or a shared resource can help people stay safer and healthier.Read the July Newsletter here!

The Account Finance Clerk is to perform administrative work conducting the daily business activities of the city including statutory duties of the city in an efficient, orderly and lawful manner, and will provide support to the City Administrator/Clerk as assigned. Maintenance of official city records, public documents, election administration, preparation of meeting minutes and agendas, municipal licensing, resolutions and ordinances and custody and disbursement of public funds.  Knowledge of Banyon is a plus, as the position will be responsible for preparing monthly financial reconciliation, assisting in financial management of city funds such as monitoring AP, AR and Payroll, as well...

Following more than a decade of incremental economic progress, a joint effort between community leaders, business owners, and stakeholders seeks to reenergize growth and development in Todd County.The revitalized strategic plan, created in partnership with consultant Erik Draxten of Amerdaco Services, was unveiled during the Todd County Development Corporation’s (TCDC) annual “Partners & Progress” meeting on April 9th at the Browerville Community Center.During the event, Draxten and executive director Leah Wolkow shared the stage, paying homage to TCDC’s history while also acknowledging the need to define a clear path forward.That path was developed by the board and Wolkow during two...

With a central location that balances the charm of rural living without sacrificing access to the nearby metros of St. Cloud (60 miles) and the Twin Cities (110 miles), Long Prairie, Minnesota is a peaceful, growing community that’s affordable, vibrant, and surprisingly diverse!Our 2026 calendar of events is already filled with fun activities and events that epitomize the friendly and welcoming vibe of rural Minnesota.Even better? Most of our residents get to enjoy an exceptionally short commute of 15 minutes or less, leaving you with more time to enjoy what matters most. Long Prairie: It’s Significantly More AffordableResidents in Long Prairie...

Long Prairie 2025Drinking Water ReportThis report contains important information about your drinking water. Have someone translate it for you, or speak with someone who understands it.Información importante. Si no la entiende, haga que alguien se la traduzca ahora.Making Safe Drinking WaterYour drinking water comes from a groundwater source: five wells ranging from 72 to 201 feet deep, that draw water from the Quaternary Buried Artesian aquifer.Long Prairie works hard to provide you with safe and reliable drinking water that meets federal and state water quality requirements. The purpose of this report is to provide you with information on your drinking...

Life in Long Prairie is rural and peaceful, offering businesses and residents the opportunity to put down roots in a close-knit, supportive, and growing, friendly community.*It’s a small town, yet has a lot to offer, job opportunity, private and public school systems, sports programs, Lake Charlotte, an 18 hole golf course, drive in movie theater, restaurants, and an active chamber of commerce, all while being close to larger cities,” said Melissa Terwey, Realtor GRI with East West Realty.And when people can find a home here that fits their individual needs, they’re more likely to stay here, work here, and spend...

We’re blessed to have a leadership team that has not only lived in Todd County for most of their lives, but who truly believe in what our amazing community has to offer for businesses and residents. They work overtime to ignite initiatives, encourage our young adults to return to their roots, and support commerce, striking the perfect balance between thoughtful economic growth and forward-thinking innovation. Jim Lunemann: ChairmanJim came to Todd County in 1978 and enjoyed a successful career as a nutritionist/field rep for Land-O-Lakes for over 30 years. His extensive experience in agriculture piqued the interest of a county commissioner, who asked...

“Small towns have my heart so this felt like a great place to be.”When the opportunity arose for Leah Wolkow to step into the position of Executive Director for Todd County Development Corporation, (TCDC) she didn’t hesitate.“It was an opportunity to take the next step in my career and lead an organization in a county filled with communities that looked more like the small town that I grew up in.”A Lifelong Commitment to the Non-Profit SectorWolkow spent her childhood in De Smet, South Dakota, population 1,300. After graduating from high school, she went on to South Dakota State University where...

In 1986, five guys in Long Prairie had an idea. What if they could take their combined, 85 years of experience and build a different kind of company?One rooted in a simple ethos: The Right Way is the Only Way.No cutting corners. No sloppy compromise. A non-negotiable way of doing businesses, where integrity, quality, and stewardship, both of its people and the environment, were the guideposts.Great idea, sure. But would it actually work? A History of ExcellenceFrom its location on 1st Street South, an American flag flying proudly out front, Dan’s Prize has spent the last four decades producing the best...

We’re excited to share the MTW Community Health Board’s October newsletter — now in a new interactive Story Map that brings local data and real community stories to life.Why open it?See approachable, county-level data on mental health, breast-cancer screening, bullying prevention, and more.Learn simple, practical tips you can share with clients and neighbors (CO alarms, infant safe-sleep, handwashing).👉 View the interactive newsletter

When the City of Long Prairie set out to create an addendum to its Comprehensive Plan to help further shape the future of the community, the well-being of its residents was at the core.The goal? Develop a neighborhood where all feel welcome and have access to an excellent quality of life; where folks feel at home and are invited to participate in educational opportunities, professional growth, and fellowship.On September 10, an addendum to the plan was adopted by the City, which builds on community input gathered through surveys and meetings that will guide the growth of Long Prairie.A Strategic MapWith...

Inside this months addition you will find:Local context made usable: County-level snapshots paired with simple steps on hearing support, IEP basics, patient safety, overdose response, poison prevention, and nutrition, including congregate dining.Prevention tools you can share: Clear overdose response guidance, a short training option, and the Poison Help number families can save.Mental health support: Straightforward guidance on how to respond when someone is struggling and where to connect, including 988. Click here to read the newsletter!

This month’s newsletter focuses on staying safe and supported through winter, including:Quick car readiness checks for cold weatherLocal context on crashes and preventionSupportive conversation starters for young adults facing mental health or substance use concernsRead the newsletter here!

This January edition of the Morrison–Todd–Wadena CHB newsletter focuses on turning local data into timely, practical action during the most challenging season of the year. You’ll find simple ways to give back this winter: donate blood, connect families to WIC and prenatal support, and stay safer with tips on cold weather, home safety, and radon.We encourage you to review this issue because it goes beyond awareness—it connects residents directly to local tools, interactive maps, and prevention steps that can make an immediate difference this winter.Read full Newsletter here.

Our December MTW Community Health Board Health Highlights is live. Winter brings real challenges for our residents—tight budgets, icy roads, rising blood pressure, flu and RSV, and long stretches of stress. This edition brings those realities together and connects them to simple, local steps families can take now.What sets this issue apart is how directly it speaks to our communities. It uses local data, clear language, and lived experience to create a resource people can actually use.The numbers show winter stresses our families out, financially and physically. Let's look at why and what helps. Read the full December Edition

What is important this time of year:Winter hazard bundle—storm forecasts, outdoor safety, fire/heat basics, indoor air (CO, radon, mold), winter driving.Emergency alerts—direct sign-ups for Morrison, Todd, and Wadena.Workforce reality—many households juggle paychecks and dependents. For the share-ready toolkit—winter safety, county alert sign-ups, and reliable local links—open the November edition and share it with residents!