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Long Prairie Minnesota Community Guide
Location:
Population:
| Long Prairie (city) |
1970 |
1980 |
1990 |
2000 |
2007
(est) |
1990-2000
Change |
| Actual |
Percent |
| Population |
2,416 |
2,859 |
2,786 |
3,040 |
3,043 |
254 |
9.12 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) |
1.30 |
2.18 |
2.19 |
2.37 |
-- |
0.18 |
8.01 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) |
1,858.5 |
1,311.5 |
1,272.1 |
1,285.2 |
-- |
13.10 |
1.03 |
| Housing Units |
900 |
1,200 |
1,259 |
1,334 |
-- |
75 |
5.96 |
| Households |
-- |
1,109 |
1,183 |
1,229 |
1,249 |
46 |
3.89 |
| Persons Per Household |
-- |
2.47 |
2.25 |
2.36 |
2.30 |
0.11 |
4.76 |
Geography:
Long Prairie is a city in Todd County, Minnesota. U.S.
Route 71 and Minnesota State Highways 27 and 287 are three of the main
routes in the city. The Long Prairie River flows through the city.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area
of 2.4 square miles (6.3 kmē), of which, 2.4 square miles (6.1 kmē) of
it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 kmē) of it (2.88%) is water. The
elevation is 1,293 ft (394 m) above sea level.
From
Wikipedia,
the free encyclopedia.
Demographics:
As of the census of 2000,
there were 3,040 people, 1,229
households, and 769 families residing in
the city. The population density was
1,285.2 people per square mile
(495.3/kmē). There were 1,334 housing
units at an average density of 564.0/sq
mi (217.3/kmē). The racial makeup of the
city was 93.06% White, 0.07% African
American, 1.74% Native American, 0.10%
Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.28%
from other races, and 0.72% from two or
more races. Hispanic or Latino of any
race were 9.38% of the population.
There were 1,229
households out of which 29.6% had
children under the age of 18 living with
them, 48.6% were married couples living
together, 9.8% had a female householder
with no husband present, and 37.4% were
non-families. 33.2% of all households
were made up of individuals and 19.1%
had someone living alone who was 65
years of age or older. The average
household size was about 2.36 and the
average family size was 3.01.
In the city the
population was spread out with 25.4%
under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24,
24.5% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to
64, and 21.2% who were 65 years of age
or older. The median age was 38 years.
For every 100 females there were 88.0
males. For every 100 females age 18 and
over, there were 85.1 males.
The median income for
a household in the city was $28,237, and
the median income for a family was
$35,699. Males had a median income of
$31,359 versus $20,152 for females. The
per capita income for the city was
$14,386. About 13.8% of families and
16.4% of the population were below the
poverty line, including 23.1% of those
under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65
or over.
History:
LONG PRAIRIE Township, organized March 12, 1867, had
been occupied 1848-55 by the agency of a reservation for the Winnebago
Indians. Long Prairie, the county seat, was platted in May 1867 and was
incorporated as a village on December 22, 1883. The name is received
from the Long Prairie River, flowing through this county to the Crow
Wing River; the stream was named for a long and relatively narrow
prairie, from a half mile to one mile wide, bordering its east side for
about 20 miles, from Lake Charlotte and Long Prairie village northward
to the west line of Fawn Lake Township. When the post office was
established in 1850, David Olmsted was the postmaster until he moved to
St. Paul in 1853; he was influential in Todd County and the state, and
Olmsted County is named for him.
Courtesy
Minnesota Historical Society
Government:
City of Long Prairie
615 Lake Street S
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Phone: (320) 732-2167
Fax: (320) 732-2847
Web:
www.longprairie.net
City Hall Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to
4:30 pm
The Long Prairie City Council meets the first
and third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Long Prairie
City Hall |
 |
| Mayor |
Don Rasmussen |
n/a |
| Clerk/Treasurer |
David Venekamp |
(320) 732-2167 |
| Council Member |
Delray Mathiason |
n/a |
| Council Member |
Art Rowan |
n/a |
| Council Member |
Larry Eckel |
n/a |
| Council Member |
Bob Klick |
n/a |
Post Office:
US Post Office
350 Central Avenue
Long Prairie, MN 56347-1304
Phone: (320) 732-3222
Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
Fax: (320) 732-4063
Web: www.usps.com
|
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Regular Business Hours:
Week Days
8:30 am -
4:30 pm
Saturday
9:15
am - 10:15 pm |
Latest Collection at Post
Office:
Week Days
4:45 pm
Saturday
4:00 pm |
|
Utilities:
| Utility Type |
Utility Name |
Utility Phone |
| Electricity |
Minnesota Power |
(800) 228-4966 |
| Natural Gas |
CenterPoint Energy |
(800) 245-2377 |
| Wastewater |
City of
Long Prairie |
(320) 732-2167 |
| Water |
City of
Long Prairie |
(320) 732-2167 |
| Telephone |
Sprint |
(800) 788-3500 |
| Cable TV |
Charter Communications |
(800) 492-4903 |
Major
Employers:
|
Employer |
Products/Services |
Employees |
|
RR Donnelley |
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, &
Directory Publishers |
600 |
| Long Prairie Packing Co |
Animal Slaughtering &
Processing |
300 |
|
Long Prairie Memorial Hospital |
General Medical & Surgical
Hospitals |
250 |
|
Todd, County of |
Executive, Legislative, & Other
Gen. Govt. Support |
250 |
| Dan's Prize Inc |
Animal Slaughtering &
Processing |
188 |
|
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle
Schools |
Elementary & Secondary Schools |
180 |
|
Central Bi-Products Rendering |
Animal Slaughtering &
Processing |
110 |
| Daybreak Foods Inc |
Poultry & Egg Production |
80 |
|
Cathedral Press |
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, &
Directory Publishers |
30 |
| Lake Country CNC Machinery |
Other Electrical Equipment &
Component Mfg. |
25 |
| Rway Trailers |
Motor Vehicle Body & Trailer
Manufacturing |
10 |
News:
Weather:
Map:
Minnesota State
Highway Map of the Long Prairie Minnesota area
Events:
Attractions:
Todd County Museum
333 Central Avenue
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Phone: (320) 732-4426 |
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Recreation:
Lakes:
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Lake Name |
Size
(acres) |
Lake info |
Lake Map |
Rec Map |
Topo Map |
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Health
Care:
Schools:
ISD 2753 District Office
205 2nd Street South
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Phone:
(320) 732-4195
Web:
www.lpge.k12.mn.us |
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Long Prairie/Grey Eagle High
School
510 9th Street NE
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Phone:
(320) 732-2194 |
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Long Prairie Middle & Elementary School
205 2nd Street S
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Phone: (320) 732-4195 |
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St. Mary's School
425 Central Avenue
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Phone: (320) 732-3478 |
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Churches:
American Lutheran Church
215 9th Street SE
PO Box 119
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Phone: (320) 732-2932
Web:
www.americanlutheranchurch.org
Pastor: William F. Bakewicz
Sunday Worship: 9:00 am |
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Assembly Of God
410 9th Street NE
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Phone: (320) 732-2730Pastor:
Sunday Worship: |
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Emmanuel Lutheran Church
511 Todd Street N
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Phone: (320) 732-4234
Pastor:
Sunday Worship: |
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First Baptist Church
401 4th Street S
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Phone: (320) 732-2179
Web:
www.fbclongprairie.org
Pastor:
Sunday Worship: |
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Reynolds Baptist Church
19556 210th Street
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Phone: (320) 732-3879
Pastor:
Sunday Worship: |
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St. John Vianney Church
18910 Ellipse Loop
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Phone: (320) 732-4274
Pastor:
Sunday Worship: |
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St. Mary's Church
415 Central Avenue
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Phone: (320) 732-2635
Pastor:
Sunday Worship: |
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Zion United Church of Christ
330 8th Street SE
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Phone: (320) 732-6014
Pastor:
Sunday Worship: |
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Media:
Motels:
Budget Host Inn
417 Lake Street S
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Phone: (320) 732-6118
Toll Free: (800) 283-4678
Web:
www.longprairiemotel.com
Something Better at a Budget Rate! Microwaves,
Refrigerators, & Coffee Makers in all rooms. High speed wireless
Internet access. |
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Super 8 Motel
646 Lake Street S
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Phone: (320) 732-4188
Fax: (320) 732-6159
Web:
www.super8.com
Located adjacent to Highway 71, Super 8 Long Prairie features
large, exceptionally clean rooms. |
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Resorts:
Campgrounds:
Camp RNL RV Park
24797 US Highway 71
Long Prairie, MN 56347
Phone: (320) 732-2517Nice quiet park with lots
of trees, large lots, and close to town and multiple lakes. |
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Businesses:
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Downtown Long Prairie Minnesota, 2007
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