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The drive from Osakis to Long Prairie is beautiful no matter which route you choose. Take the western route around the lake on County Road 3 and turn east on 10 to hug the west and north shores of the lake all the way to Long Prairie. On the eastern side, follow scenic Lake Street Drive to County Road 37, connecting to 10 as you make your way to Long Prairie, or drive Highway 27 all the way to town. Any route you choose takes you through farm country and a horse-and-buggy Amish community that lives and works on the main roads and back lanes that Long Prairie connect the two towns. As you pass by their buggies on the road, you’ll notice that they don’t allow slow moving vehicle signs or reflective tape, but use small battery powered lamps at night. Keep an eye out for them when traveling after dark! You’ll easily recognize their farmsteads that dot the countryside with their white or red homes and barns. The Amish support their families through a variety of business endeavors both large and small: grain and dairy farming, carpentry, sawmills, furniture and basket-making, tarp repair, horse-shoeing, quilting, egg, and garden produce sales and many other activities. If a business sign dangles from a post at the end of their driveway, feel free to stop in to shop for quilts, baskets, cedar chests, furniture, farm-fresh eggs, and homemade jams and jellies.

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28 LongPrairie.org/tourism Welcome to Long Prairie History, Culture, and Diversity! Churches Established along the banks of the Long Prairie River in 1845, in its earliest years the American Lutheran Church settlement served as an Indian Agency and soon became a bustling agricultural and business 215 9th St SE | 320.732.2932 community. Today, the Long Prairie area is home to people of various ethnic backgrounds that enrich and enliven the town and surrounding area. While agriculture continues to be a vital Assembly of God Church part of the local economy, Long Prairie also benefits from many large industries, is home to a 410 9th St NE | 320.732.2730 CentraCare medical campus, enjoys modern school facilities, and is the Todd County seat. Emmanual Evangelical Lutheran Visitors to Long Prairie come to enjoy the history, recreation, museums, and other activities 511 Todd St N | 320.732.4234 available throughout the year. Spend some time in the past, walking through the Christie House, exploring central Minnesota history at the Todd County Museum, viewing the First Baptist Church Veterans Memorial Park, and browsing through downtown’s historical buildings. For a taste 401 4th St S | 320.732.2179 of the 50’s, spend a weekend night outdoors at the movies at the Long Drive-In, voted Best in the State! Thursday evenings you’ll find a crowd gathered on the Christie House lawn Iglesia Apostolica enjoying an outdoor concert of anything from blue grass to classical music. For year-round De La Fe En Christo Jesus music, the Long Prairie Chamber Orchestra features area talent and guest performers at four 310 First Av N seasonal concerts. Outdoor enthusiasts will find the Long Prairie River is perfect for kayaking, tubing, or Peace United Church canoeing. Lions Charlotte Park offers a wide range of activities over its 30 acres, and right in 524 Central Ave | 320.732.2242 town is a beautiful, 18-hole golf course open to the public. Winter finds the locals enjoying several snowmobile trails, cross-country skiing, and ice fishing on area lakes. St. John Vianney Church & School 18910 Eclipse Loop Amenities 320.732.4274 Todd Field Airport St. Mary’s Catholic Church & At an elevation of 1,333 feet, Todd Field has one runway designated 16/34 with a 3,000- by School 75-foot asphalt runway. A small lounge and bathroom is in the newly refurbished Arrival/ 409 Central Ave | 320.732.2635 Departure building. Trinity Lutheran Church & Great River Regional Library – Long Prairie Preschool Part of the six-county, 32-branch, Great River Regional Library system, the Long Prairie 610 2nd Ave SE | 320.732.2238 Library brings a wide-ranging collection of nearly 1 million books, CDs and DVDs, and 250 public computers to 450,000 central Minnesota citizens. In addition, the library sponsors several unique programs for local patrons throughout the year. Health Care CentraCare Health – Long Pairie Long Prairie Dental Clinic Knute Nelson Clinic, Hospital & Long Term Care 917 1st Ave SE | 320.732.6141 22339 US Hwy 71 Meadow Place Assisted Living 320.732.3110 | knutenelson.org 50 CentraCare Drive Advanced Chiropractic 320-732-2131 | centracare.com 124 Lake St S | 320.732.3383 Medical Marketplace at Lakewood Health System Valley View Estates Long Prairie Chiropractic 221 Lake St S #102 Assisted Living 33 1st St N | 320.732.4357 320.732.3051 1104 4th Ave NE | 320.732.3516 valleyviewassistedliving.com Mathiason Chiropractic 18 2nd St N | 320.732.4357

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Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Public Schools Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Public Schools, District #2753, proudly offers large school opportunities with small school attention. Our district provides a rigorous, engaging curriculum that educates about 950 students in grades PreK-12 from the Long Prairie and Grey Eagle communities. The school district is located in Central Minnesota in the heart of the lake country. Our elementary students are served at Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Elementary. This PreK-6 building was recently honored by the Minnesota Department of Education Always learning as a Celebration School. The building is also home to a collaborative setting with Head Start and Early Childhood Family Education. Our Secondary School offers students in grades 7-12 a wide variety of educational, co-curricular, arts, music, and athletic programs. Our students have the opportunity to earn their Associate Arts (two-year college degree) while attending our high school. We provide challenging programs for our students through College in Schools, AP classes, and vocational coursework. Our entire district is engaged in our 1 to 1 technology initiative and all students in grades 3-12 have their own Chromebooks. Community Education serves citizens of all ages from our communities and the surrounding areas. These programs are designed to link the communities and the schools to promote personal growth and community development. To learn more about our wide variety of educational opportunities as well as our state of the art facilities, visit us online at www.lpge.org.

St. Mary’s School In 1852, the first Catholic grade school in the Diocese of St. Cloud was founded in Long Prairie, Minnesota. That year, a Sister of St. Joseph made the long journey by wagon from St. Paul, called to teach the children of this new settlement on the banks of a river in central Minnesota. By January, 1853, 60 to 90 students gathered in the newly opened school in Long Prairie. Christ-centered learning At the time, the area was a tinderbox of simmering conflict, and the school was destroyed in the Indian uprising that swept the area in 1862. In 1878, the Sisters of St. Francis came to teach for a time, followed by the Benedictine Sisters in 1880. In February, 1906, over 200 students moved from their cramped quarters in the church basement to their new brick school house; the same one used by students and teachers today. With a legacy of over 160 years of Catholic education, St. Mary’s School continues to serve the Long Prairie community with a quality, Christ-centered education. Teaching 125 PreK through 6th grade students in a highly successful program, St. Mary’s strives to encourage the academic, spiritual, and social development of its students. A parish and school-wide theme sets the goals even higher: Destination Heaven! Stop in at the school for a visit and catch the spirit!

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Long Prairie Country Club At one time, the rolling hills and oak-lined fairways of this 18- hole course were pastures set aside for city dwellers’ “house cows.” With local milk delivery came the demise of the house cow and a new purpose for this beautiful acreage. In 1927, the Long Prairie Country Club welcomed the first golfers to the original 9-hole course. Expanded to 18 holes in 1997, LPCC is open to the public with reasonably priced memberships and green fees.

Long Drive-In Sixty years ago you could find drive-in movie theatres all over the United States. In Minnesota alone, there were 70 or 80. Cars lined up with pajama-clad kids in the back of family station wagons, rolling in by the thousands to spend a night together watching the latest Hollywood release. And then one by one, the gates were closed and the projectors went black…until only a few remained. One of the best still opens its gate every weekend evening: the Long Drive-In located on the northern edge of Long Prairie, Minnesota. Started in 1956, the Long Drive-In is a three-generation work of pride and family effort for current owners Michelle and Dan Claseman. “My mom started working here in 1969 and my Dad in the early 70s. They purchased it in 1985 and my husband and I bought it from them in 2014. Now our kids work here, too. It’s a family business we love being a part of.” What their family offers other families is the chance to step back in time. “We make the atmosphere as family oriented as we can, with a retro 1950s theme,” said Dan. And the fun starts long before the movie. With the gate opening at 6:30, you’ll see kids playing frisbee or football, a family game of catch, and pick-ups with loveseats or lawn chairs backed in for a comfortable view of it all. So whether you’re in the area on vacation for a week, planning a weekend stay, looking for a fun night out, or just making a day trip to the Long Prairie-Osakis area, don’t miss one of the most unique experiences in the state. Load up the kids! Load up the car! Come early and stay late at the Long Drive-In!

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Three historical venues bookend Long Prairie’s Central Avenue, making it a great place to spend a day in yesterday! The Christie House is situated just off Highway 71 and offers a unique, pristine view into the early, 1900s lifestyle of the prominent Long Prairie Christie family. Just across the street you’ll find Veterans Memorial Park, featuring a World War II Battle of Iwo Jima mural, a Korean War memorial and Huey Helicopter. A short three blocks further east is the Todd County Museum, Christie House with artifacts and displays from all corners of the county.

Leatherwood Vinegary Since 2004, Leatherwood Vinegary, located four miles west of Long Prairie, has produced 50 flavors of wine-vinegar, each taking nearly a year from fruit to finished wine-vinegar. Grapes, apples, cherries, plums and rhubarb are all grown at Leatherwood and these fruits, as well as other purchased fruits, are used to make the wine. They also grow many varieties of herbs and infuse them in the wine- vinegars to produce herbal vinegars. Owners Ron and Nancy Leasman are happy to host tours by appointment for people curious about how their artisan vinegars are made. While winter tours include the vinegar-making process and gift shop, spring, summer, and fall tours have the added attraction of orchard and herb garden walks. Veterans Memorial Park

Locally made Tours and classes by ARTISAN FRUIT appointment only VINEGARS WINE CLASSES Individuals or small groups FULL LINE OF WINE AND BEER-MAKING SUPPLIES Call 320-732-2879 Make it yourself and take it for appointment home to the delight of friends

LEATHERWOOD VINEGARY 20395 County Rd 86, Long Prairie, Minnesota

Good, used clothing • Home Décor • Books • Furniture & Misc. Bargain Barn Open Monday–Friday, 9–5 pm & Saturday 9–4pm

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Hats Off Coffee Quick! What do cacti, books, hats and coffee have in common? Give up? You’re not alone. It might just be that Daiv Freeman is the only person alive who could envision fitting those four things together. The short version, Part One: An interest in cacti got Daiv looking for a particular book. The only place the book could be found was England, and that prompted him to start a home-based, online business selling specialty horticulture books. Coffee beans roasted on-site Part Two: Daiv is also fond of oilcloth trail hats. Trouble is, he had to order in groups of 10 in all sizes. What to do with all those smalls and mediums he couldn’t wear? Sell them online, of course. And once you sell trail hats, why not a fedora, or women’s hats? Which leads to… Part Three: Hats take up a LOT more room than books, and soon Daiv could be seen peaking in the window of a vacant bank building, envisioning a place to display and ship books and hats, brew fresh-roasted coffee, and provide a relaxing atmosphere for locals and visitors to enjoy. Heck, there was even a drive-up window already in place. For the long version, you’ll just have to stop in and ask Daiv to tell you about it over a hot cup of coffee!

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Cornerstone Pines Getting a Christmas tree in the Long Prairie area offers a whole different experience from the city tree lot. At Cornerstone Pines off of Highway 287, it’s even more than just picking out a tree. With acres of rolling backcountry and a North Pole village, this family-run farm offers a whole host of winter and holiday activities. Kids can go sledding, visit the petting zoo, play in Creating Christmas memories Mrs. Claus’ cottage and the elf tunnels, and give their Christmas wish lists directly to Santa in his workshop. Adults can visit the gift shop for decorations and locally crafted gifts, and the whole family can enjoy horse-drawn sleigh rides through the woods. Take a walk out to the fields to cut down your own tree—Fraser and balsam firs, spruce, pine, and hybrids—or visit the open shed for an assortment of pre-cut trees, hand-crafted wreaths, garlands, boughs, and more. Finish the day with hot cocoa and a picnic by the bonfire while Cornerstone trims and bales your tree. You won’t take home just a beautiful Christmas tree, but a wealth of winter wonderland memories too!

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CentraCare Health – Long Prairie Farmers Market Do you love to eat fresh produce and are looking for a quick stop on the way to the cabin? Or are your kids looking for some fun activities on a summer afternoon? If so, head on over to the CentraCare Health – Long Prairie Farmers Market. For the third straight year, CentraCare is hosting the market on their green space, which is located southeast of the nursing home on First Avenue. Beginning Farmers Market June 1, the market is open from 2-6 pm and is buzzing with vendors and activities. Each week an average of 15-20 vendors sell fresh-grown produce, baked breads, treats, jams, maple syrup, honey, soaps, salves, and more. The market has built a strong community feel, drawing crowds of all ages and ethnicities. Cooking demos, special projects like rock painting and the POP (Power of Produce) Club are popular, family-friendly activities. Through POP, kids, ages 4-12, receive $2 tokens to shop at the market. This program has been a big hit! Add visiting the Farmers Market to your list of summer activities. You’re bound to enjoy the fun atmosphere and the benefits of fresh produce are endless.

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Fridays, June – October 2-6 p.m. Grounds of CentraCare Health Family FARMERS (southeast Long Prairie, between Highways 27 and 12) • Local Produce and Crafts MARKET • Cooking Demonstrations • Power of Produce Activities for kids

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Whimsical Idea Becomes Winery Dawn has never been much of a beer fan. So, when her husband Curt started brewing his own beer at home, she requested that he make some wine. The couple couldn’t have guessed that he would fall in love with the process and be making wine on a commercial scale a few years down the road. At first, opening a winery was just one of those crazy ideas. But in 2011, the company Curt was working for reconfigured and he was offered a job out Wine tastings of state. The Richters decided to stay in Minnesota. With extra time on his hands, their vision of a local winery started to become a reality. In 2012 they purchased land just south of Long Prairie, and by the next year they built the winery. After the long permit process, Dragon Willow Winery hosted its first open house in July 2017. Visitors can stop in for a tasting and see the once open field now transformed into a flourishing vineyard of 2,000 vines—and growing! In addition to 13 varieties of Minnesota hardy grapes, the winery will soon be raising apple, pear, and cherry trees for more fruit wine options. Dragon Willow Winery guests can look forward to a variety of events featuring vendors and live music. For more information, please visit their website: DragonWillowWinery.com Wine for sale

36 LongPrairie.org/tourism Food and Fun Restaurants 8’s Bowling Pub & Grill Hats Off Coffee Subway 24152 Hwy 71 416 Central Ave 121 Lake St S/Hwy 71 American Legion Irish’s Bar & Grill Thunder Lodge 714 Commerce Rd (Just off Hwy 71) 220 Central Ave Sports Bar & Supper Club 22056 Hwy 71 S Burger King Little Dukes 205 Lake St S/Hwy 71 645 Lake St S/Hwy 71 Cenex Convenience Store McDonald’s 904 FIrst Av NE 306 Lake St S/Hwy 71 Chavez Taqueria Midway Bar & Grill 263 Central Ave 17908 Hwy 71 Countryside Restaurant Ming Dynasty Buffet 10 Lake St S/Hwy 71 210 Central Ave Dairy Queen Mi Pueblito Mexican Restaurant 710 Commerce Rd (Just off Hwy 71) 120 Central Ave Griff’s Pizza Pan de Vida Bakery 136 Central Av 275 Central Ave

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Long Prairie River Flowing north and east from Lake Carlos to the Crow Wing River, the Long Prairie River’s gentle current is ideal for canoeing, kayaking, tubing, and fishing. Canoe launches are available at the intersection of US Highway 71 and MN Highway 27 and also 4.5 miles west of 71 on County Road 38. Long before European settlers came to the area, the Dakota and Ojibwa Indians benefited from this gently flowing river and long, narrow prairie with its abundant wildlife, waterfowl, and fish. Today, the Long Prairie River is still a great asset to the people who live and recreate here, providing summer recreation opportunities for canoe, kayak, and innertube enthusiasts, and fall hunting of duck and geese. The river begins 26 miles west of Long Prairie at Lake Carlos and meanders east and north for 96 miles, eventually flowing into the Crow Wing River. As it gently flows through the beautiful central Minnesota countryside, river riders find themselves in a world apart, with prairie, farm fields, woodlands and wildlife all observed from a river-eye view. Fish are also abundant in the river, and anglers can try their luck at landing northerns, walleye, and smallmouth and largemouth bass. As fall weather arrives, so do migratory ducks and geese, with plenty of favorite hunting spots to enjoy the season. The brush and grasslands along the river are also home to upland birds such as pheasant and grouse.

Lions Charlotte Park Located on the southern edge of town just off US Highway 71, Lions Charlotte Park Easy river access is a hub for outdoor activity. The 30-acre park sits on the north and east sides of Lake Charlotte, a 151-acre lake with a surprising maximum depth of 84 feet and even more surprising walleye catches! During the summer months, the area is buzzing with activity at the well-maintained public beach, basketball court, sand volleyball court, lighted softball diamond, three picnic shelters, playground, and new frisbee golf course. On the west side there’s a public access boat launch and DNR fishing pier.

Long Prairie Trails Interested in getting to know Long Prairie better? Four marked walking trails encourage active living and exploration of the Long Prairie community with maps provided at the Chamber of Commerce and online at www.longprairietrails.com.

Geocache Geocaching is the global adventure that combines the outdoors, technology, and digital media. Check out Long Prairie’s many Geocaches. Traditional, Multi or Puzzle, we have them all.

Winter Fun There’s plenty of outdoor fun to keep active year-round. Several snowmobile trails intersect the area and cross-country skiing, skating, and ice fishing are Bike & Trike Rally favorite activities to pass the winter months.

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Blue Sky Project Take a walk around Harmony Park in the middle of town and view the public art project that represents the history, culture, lifestyles, migration hopes, fears, and prayers of our community. Visit the beach at Lake Charlotte to view the latest installation shown at right.

Todd County Courthouse Built in 1883 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Todd County Courthouse is a testimony to the work and commitment of our earliest settlers. Requiring over 100 tons of stones for the foundation and 400,000 bricks in the structure, the courthouse cost less than $25,000 to build. In 2010, residents of Todd County made the commitment to preserve this treasure for generations to come with a much needed renovation. Visitors are welcome during business hours.

Summer concerts at the Christie House Prairie Days Water Show Todd County Courthouse Photo by Matthew Breiter Photo by Matthew Breiter

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Take me out to the Ball Game! Be part of the crowd and watch the Long Prairie Predators summer baseball games. The Predators were established in 2009 and are three-time winners of the Resorters East Amateur Baseball League Championships. The Long Prairie Predators have also appeared at the 2014 and 2015 Class C State Tournament games. Games are Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons, mid-May through mid-July. Check out Facebook and Twitter for their complete schedule. See you in the stands!

Disc Golf & Lions Charlotte Park Lions Charlotte Park offers a place for all kinds of family fun. Amid the green lawns is an 18-hole disc golf course. The course features both long and short holes, beginning near the lakeshore and looping through beautiful wooded and open areas. The park also has sand volleyball courts, a softball field, and a fenced-in basketball court to meet any sport players needs. Nearby public grills, tables, and covered shelters provide spacious picnic areas along with two large playgrounds and swing set for the young and young-at-heart. And don’t forget swimming! Enjoy Lake Charlotte from the sandy beach, docks, or floating diving platform. A changing house and flush-toilet restrooms are also provided. Make a day of family fun at Lions Charlotte Park! Beach at Lake Charlotte

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