Long Prairie Fire Department

Rollover Accident Claims Life of Long Prairie Teen

Bryan Rodriguez, 18, of Long Prairie, was tragically killed in a single-vehicle rollover just before 9 p.m. on May 14 when he lost control of his vehicle, crossing Highway 71 from Riverside Drive. The incident was confirmed by the Minnesota State Patrol, which reported that Rodriguez was not wearing a seatbelt... Subscribe to get the rest of the story...

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Apartment Fire Under Investigation

On Saturday, February 28, at 7:47 a.m., the Staples Fire Department was dispatched to an apartment complex on the 400 block of 2nd Avenue NE in the city of Staples for a report of smoke in the building. Upon the arrival of the Staples Fire and Police Department, it was confirmed that there was an active fire in an apartment on the third floor of the 14-unit apartment complex, triggering an evacuation of the building. Firefighters utilized ladder trucks to aid in the firefi

Mar 31 min read

Boat Capsized, Two Juveniles Rescued

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Nov 18, 20251 min read

Tragic ATV Crash Claims Life of 18-year-old

According to the Todd County Sheriff’s Office, on Sunday, October 19, at approximately 12:23 a.m., they responded to a 911 call reporting an ATV crash at a residence in Reynolds Township, rural Long Prairie. Upon arrival, deputies located an unresponsive 18-year-old male, believed to be a passenger in the ATV. Lifesaving measures were immediately administered at the scene, and the male was transported to the Long Prairie hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased... S

Oct 21, 20251 min read