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Long
Prairie Community ProfileLong Prairie is located in the center of Minnesota.
This Todd County seat is a thriving hub of industry
and agricultural processing with a long history of
good workers, cooperative efforts between private
business and the city and county governments.
Excellent schools and medical services make this an
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Location
County: Todd
Region: West Central
Distance from Minneapolis: 120
US Congressional District: 7
MN Legislative District(s): 11B |
Population
Area -2007 Estimate- 2003 Estimate - 2000 Census - 1990 Census
Community: 3,043 - 3,023 - 3,040 - 2,786
County: 24,347 - 24,315 - 24,426 - 23,363
Nearest MSA: 174,747 - 163,166 - 149,509
Minnesota: 5,263,610 - 5,088,006 - 4,919,479 - 4,375,099 |
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Major Employers
Employer Products/Services Employee Count
RR Donnelley - Newspaper, Periodical, Book, &
Directory Publishers 590
Long Prairie Packing Co - Animal Slaughtering &
Processing 350
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
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Utilities
Utility Type - Utility Name - Utility Phone - Contact
- Phone
Electricity - Minnesota Power (800) 228-4966 Nancy Norr
Natural Gas - Center Point Energy (800) 245-2377 |
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Water Information
Water Source: Wells
Storage Capacity: 1,000,000 gal.
Pumping Capacity: 2,500 gal./minute
Average Demand: 600,000 gal./day
Peak Demand: 1,300,000 gal./day
Total Water Hardness: 20 ppm
Industrial Water Rate: Base chg. $15.30/qtr.;
$.6818/1000 gallons
Wastewater Information
Treatment Type: Mechanical Plant
Capacity of Plant: 880,000 gal./day
Average Demand: 600,000 gal./day
Peak Demand: 923,000 gal./day
Usage Charge: Base chg. $19.78/qtr.;
$.548/1000
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Communications
Telephone Information
Local Telephone Company: EMBARQ
Telephone Number: (800) 788-3500
Contact: Dennis Moses
Telephone Number: (800) 788-3500
Digital Central Switch: Yes
Equal Access Market: Yes
Extended Area Service: No
Custom Calling Feautures: Yes
Customized Local Area Services: No
Current Technologies: DSL
Internet Service
Local Public Internet Access Site: Yes
Multiple Internet Service Providers: Yes
Speed of Service: DSL & wireless
Certification as E-Commerce Ready: No |
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Newspapers Information
Newspaper Name Telephone Frequency
Long Prairie Leader (320) 732-2151 Weekly |
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Housing & Commercial Activity
Housing Information
Single Family Units: 852 Percentage Owner Occupied:
66
Multiple Family Units: 339 Median Sales Price: - - -
Mobile Homes: 41 Median Assessed Value: - - -
Number of Units Built Since Last Census: Median
Rent: $203
Number of Residential Building Permits for : Vacancy
Rate: 6
Value of Residential Building Permits for :
Retail Sales Information
Year Community Sales County Sales
2006 $0 $136,847,241
2003 $0 $128,576,962
2000 $0 $119,511,956
1990 $27,947,304
Financial Institutions Information
Name - Phone - Total Assets - Capital as % of Assets
American Heritage Bank - (320) 732-6131 - $156,000,000
9.1%
Mid-Central Federal Savings Bank - (320) 732-6191 -
$62,000,000
MN National Bank - (320) 732-2133 -
Central MN Federal Credit Union - (320) 732-6662 -
$383,217,809
Library Information
Name - Phone - Internet Access
Great River Regional Library - (320)732-2332 - Yes
Long Prairie Public Library - (320)732-2332 - Yes
Worship Information
Assembly of God Assembly of God 320-732-2730
Baptist First Baptist Church 320-732-2179
Baptist Reynolds Baptist Church 320-732-3879
Catholic St. John's Vianney Catholic Church
320-732-4274
Catholic St. Mary's Church 320-732-2638
Lutheran American Lutheran Church 320-732-3932
Lutheran Emmanuel Lutheran Church 320-732-4234
Lutheran Trinity Lutheran Church 320-732-2238
Peace United Church 320-732-6014
Recreation Information
Picnic, swimming and playground facilities are
maintained at Lake Charlotte Park. There are 5 neighborhood parks, a city-maintained skating rink
and warming house. Snowmobile trails cross the city
at designated points.
Festival/Arts
Todd County Fair in July is a classic
collection of agricultural and commercial exhibits;
major craft sale featured Thanksgiving weekend.
Prairie Fest, 4 fun filled days of music, food, and
rides, annually fathers day weekend.
Service Organizations
Long Prairie Lions,
Rotary, American Legion, VFW,
and Chamber of Commerce provide a number of events
and activities while supporting many community
projects.
Education
Post-Secondary Information
Nearest Technical College & Specialty Location Miles
To
St. Cloud Technical College St. Cloud 60
Certificate: The most basic program completion
option; requires successful completion of the fewest
credits; includes limited general studies courses.
Diploma: Includes extensive technical coursework to
help develop job skills; includes some general
studies courses. AAS Degree: Includes extensive
technical coursework to help develop job skills.
Also includes general education coursework in
English, Speech, Humanities, Social and Behavioral
Sciences, Math and Natural Science.
Local K-12 Information
School Type Nbr of Schools Enrollment Grades
Pupil/Teacher Ratio
Elementary 1 586 K-6 16:1
Middle School
Junior High 1 267 7-8 18:1
Senior High 1 457 9-12 17:1
Private/Parochial 4 194 K-8
School District:
Telecommunications Use Available at Local K-12: Yes
High School Graduates Attending Post-Secondary: 80%
State Wide Average: 65%
Government
Structure Information
Organization: Mayor\Council
Budget: $1,676,665
Community Bond Rating: Moody's - - BAA1
Comprehensive Land Use Plan: Yes
Locally Controlled Loan Program: No
Recycling: Yes
Fire Insurance Rating: 6
Industrial Plans Approved By: City Council
Public Protection Services
Service Type Regular Part-Time Volunteer Seasonal
Fire - - - - - - 22 - - -
Police 6 4 - - - - - -
Sheriff 17 8 - - - - - -
EMT - - - - - - - - - - - -
Property Taxes - Payable 2004
Property Tax Information Assessed Market Value
Information
State Tax Rate 51.12% Commercial $20,103,300
Municipal Tax Rate 36.34% Residential $70,431,298
County Tax Rate 80.69% Other $1,609,359
School Tax Rate 42.80%
Misc. Tax Rate 0.19%
Total Tax Rate 211.14% Total $92,143,957
Minnesota commercial real estate taxes are based
upon market value of taxable property as set by the
local assessor. To compute the tax for the year
2004, first compute the tax capacity by multiplying
all property value up to $150,000 times .015, plus
any value over $150,000 times .02. Tax capacity
times
the tax rate equals taxes owed. In some
localities where voters have approved referendums,
an additional referendum tax must be added,
calculated by multiplying the referendum tax rate
times the total market value of the commercial
property.
Net tax capacity on a $200,000 business property:
($150,000 * .015) + ($50,000 * .02) = $2,250 +
$1,000 = $3,250
Economic Development Services
Economic Development Authority: Yes
Housing Redevelopment Authority: Yes
County Development Corporation: Yes
Chamber of Commerce: Yes
Port Authority: No
Incentives
The City of Long Prairie, Office of Economic
Development, and the Chamber of Commerce are
dedicated to keeping the industry we have while
working with new businesses interested in locating
here. Sound economic decisions in assisting new
businesses will help guarantee their success, and
the City of Long Prairie, Office of Economic
Development and Chamber are committed to making that
happen.
Contact Information
Office of Economic Development
615 Lake Street South, P.O. Box 389
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2167
Lyle Danielson
Chamber/EDA Director
Long Prairie Chamber of Commerce/EDA
42 North 3rd Street
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2514
David Venekamp
City Administrator/Clerk
City of Long Prairie
615 Lake Street South, P.O. Box 389
Long Prairie , MN 56347
(320) 732-2167
Economic Development Organizations
Type - Name - Phone - Fax
Chamber of Commerce Long Prairie Chamber of Commerce
320-732-2514
County EDA Todd County Development Corporation
EDA Long Prairie Economic Development Authority
320-732-2167 320-732-2514
RDC Region 5 Development Commission 218-894-3233
218-894-1328
Disaster & Emergency Services
Name - Phone - Number(s)
Public Safety emergency resources 1-800-422-0798 or
metro 651-649-5451
Federal Emergency Management Agency Region V FEMA
312-408-5500
Small Business Administration Disaster Resources
Disaster Area Offices 404-347-3771
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