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Amish Buggy Accident
The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says, one woman has severe injuries after a minivan rear ended her Amish buggy. Just before 6 pm on Monday Oct. 14, deputies and New York Milles Fire/Rescue responded to the crash. The driver of the minivan, 85-year-old Allyn Jokela, rear ended the buggy. Officials say, they were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and was released at the scene. The driver of the buggy, 40-year-old Mabel Stauffer, had serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation. Both drivers are said to be the lone occupants in the vehicles. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor. The crash is under investigation.
Attemped Kidknapping
On Saturday night 10/12/14, at 7:23 pm the Todd County Sherriff’s office responded to a report of a female in the city of Browerville who was reporting that she had been approached on the street and restrained and inappropriately touched by a male party. After investigation, TCSO arrested 26 yo Kendilove Charles on suspicion of Criminal Sexual Conduct and Kidnapping. There is no danger to the public and Charles is being held at the Todd County Jail pending formal charges.
Farm Accident
One man is seriously hurt after a farming accident Monday in Otter Tail County. Deputies were called to the accident just before noon in Folden Township, southeast of Vining, Minnesota. They arrived to find 76-year-old Daryl Baardsen pinned underneath a tractor. They say Baardsen had been working on and/or trying to pull the tractor with a pickup when something went wrong. Baardsen was removed from under the tractor and life-flighted to Sanford Health in Fargo with crushing injuries. At that time, officials say he was conscious and alert.Teen Death At Halloween Theme Park
A 13-year-old boy from Rice is dead following an accident at a Halloween theme park. The accident happened at the annual Harvest of Horror Haunted Hay Ride at 4108 200th Street in St. Augusta. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office got an emergency call just after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday regarding a boy who had been run over by a trolley wagon being pulled by a tractor. Several people, including an off-duty police officer and an off-duty medic, immediately began tending to 13-year-old Alexander Mick. A Stearns County Sheriff's Deputy and some Explorers were at the event and also responded to the call. Life-saving efforts were unsuccessful and Mick was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two Semi-Trucks Hauling Sugar beets Collied
Two semi-truck drivers were injured in separate crashes after their trucks, each filled with sugar beets, rolled in central Minnesota. Both drivers were sent to the hospital, but the Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office says their injuries are not considered life threatening. Authorities say one rollover happened Saturday just after 11 a.m. in Lake Lillian Township, in the area of County Road 8 and Kandi-Renville Road. A 23-year-old man was driving that truck and was airlifted to the hospital. The other crash happened around 30 minutes later in Edwards Township, around two hours west of Minneapolis. A 41-year-old man was taken by ambulance to the hospital. The sheriff's office is asking drivers to be aware of increased traffic during the fall harvest season. The Minnesota Department of Transportation says there were 446 crashes involving farm equipment in Minnesota from 2021 through 2023. Eight people were killed and 171 were injured in thoseOne Vehicle Crash In Ottertail County
On Saturday, October 12, Minnesota State Patrol responded to a two vehicle crash in Otter Tail County. According to MSP, a Ford F250 was headed west on Highway 10 while a Dodge Avenger was headed east on Highway 10. They collided when the Ford F250 was making a left turn. There were two people in the 2013 Dodge Avenger. The driver suffered non-life threatening injuries and was transferred to Wadena Hospital, the passenger was not injured. The driver of the 2015 Ford F250 was the lone person in the vehicle and did not suffer any injuries. Otter Tail COSO, New York Mills Police, Perham EMS assisted with the crash.Skid Loader Accident
On Saturday, October 12, at 12:05 p.m. the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a skid loader accident at an address on Smith lake. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office when deputies arrived on scene they learned a skid loader was being used to remove dock equipment from the lake. As the skid loader was backing out of the lake it tipped forward. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says an adult male and adult female were transported to Alomere Health with non life threatening injuries. Assisting on scene were Osakis First Responders and the Minnesota DNR.Todd County Sheriff
On Friday afternoon 10/11/2024 at approximately 5:03 pm the Todd County Sheriff’s Office received a call in regards to a semi blocking traffic at HWY 27 and County 11 in rural Little Sauk township. Todd County Deputies responded. A 2015 Yellow Peterbilt 385 driven by Max Christiaan Schiphof age 25 of Melrose was located in the southbound ditch partially blocking traffic in the southbound lane. Center towing assisted with clearing the roadway. No injuries were reported from this incident.
On Friday afternoon 10/11/2024 at approximately 4:05 pm the Todd County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in regards to a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of HWY 287 and county 6 in rural Birchdale Township. Todd County deputies and Long Prairie Centra-Care Ambulance responded. A 2013 Brown Nissan Altima driven by Jose Luis Gutierrez Vazquez age 25 of Melrose was located in the southbound ditch of HWY 287 with heavy front-end damage. Also, a 2007 Silver Ford Edge driven by 53 year old James Beilke of Sauk Centre was located on the southbound shoulder of HWY 287 partially blocking the southbound lane with heavy side and front-end damage. Petries towing removed both vehicles and assisted with opening the roadway. Both parties where check by EMS on scene and cleared.
On Wednesday evening 10/09/2024 at approximately 6:43 pm the Todd County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a report of a one vehicle accident with injuries near the address of 23367 161st Ave, rural Osakis. Upon arrival Deputies found a 1994 John Deere 7200 laying on its side in the west ditch. Deputies identified the driver of the tractor as Paul Reinbold of rural Long Prairie. Reinbold sustained minor injuries as a result of the accident and was transported to the CentraCare Hospital. The Todd County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Long Prairie Fire Department, Long Prairie Ambulance and Petrie’s Towing.
Carbon-free electricity Law
Environmental groups in Minnesota are considering their nest steps on the heels of a regulatory decision they say weakens the state's landmark carbon-free electricity law. Late last week, the Public Utilities Commission clarified which technologies should be in the mix, as energy providers try to meet the requirement of 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040. The commission opened the door to allowing biomass - namely the burning of wood - and trash incineration to count as clean sources. Barbara Freese is with the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy. She says it's troubling the commission didn't rule these options out. But utilities like Minnesota Power prioritizes biomass as a form of renewable energy, with supporters arguing it's better to burn wood scraps from the logging industry than let it decompose. They say that creates other carbon dioxide issues, and the a cabon-neutral approack helps carry out the mission of the law. The commission decided more analysis is needed to get a clearer picture of the eligibility of these sources.
Aitkin Girl Hurt In Rollover
A 17-year-old girl from Aitkin, MN is hurt after roller her car Sunday Night. Minnesota State Patrol says the teen was driving westbound on HWY 47 near Spencer Township around 6:30 p.m. September 29, when her car left the road and hit a road approach before rolling into a ditch. The girl was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
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