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16-Sep-2025

One Vehicle Rollover

On Friday (9-12-25) afternoon at 1:12 pm the Todd County Sheriff's Office responded to a one vehicle roll over on County 13. The 1998 White Chevrolet pickup was driven by Darcey Hayes. Hayes was southbound on County 13 when she lost control of the truck and it rolled. Hayes was transported to the Long Prairie Emergency Room by Centra Care Ambulance. The Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Long Prairie Police Department and the Long Prairie Fire Departmen

16-Sep-2025

Pursuit and Standoff In Douglas County

Two people are in jail after a pursuit and standoff situation in Douglas County, on Monday afternoon that closed down part of I-94 for a time. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, authorities attempted a traffic stop of a reported stolen vehicle at a rest stop off I-94 in Alexandria around 12:12 p.m. on Monday, September 15, when the driver of the vehicle allegedly fled. During the pursuit, authorities say they laid down stop sticks, but the driver avoided them. They then successfully tried a PIT maneuver, causing the vehicle to spin out. The driver of the vehicle reportedly tried to get away, but deputies used their squad cars to pin the vehicle against a guard rail near Evansville, MN. Authorities say they gave verbal commands to the driver and his passenger to exit the vehicle. They have been identified as 41 year old Nicholas Sleen,of Tower, MN, and 20 year old Allison Jacobs, of Eveleth, MN, respectively. After repeated attempts to get the two to exit the vehicle, authorities eventually deployed Pepperball, which caused them to exit. Both Sleen and Jacobs were given treatment and taken to Douglas County Jail, where they face a multitude of charges, including fleeing in a motor vehicle, 5th degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of stolen property, and prohibited persons in possession of firearms or ammunition. I-94 was shut down at the Evansville exit during the incident.


16-Sep-2025

Woman Injured After ATV Mishap

A woman from Randall had to be airlifted to the hospital after an ATV fell on her. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to a home just after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. The caller reported an ATV accident at a home off of 50th Avenue, approximately three miles southwest of Randall in Parker Township. The sheriff's office says 71-year-old Patricia Altrichter was trying to load her machine into the back of a pickup when the ramp kicked out and the ATV fell on her. Altrichter was flown to St. Cloud Hospital via Life Link III. Her condition is unknown at this time.

15-Sep-2025

Car Crash

A crash Saturday night in Waverly sent a 13-year-old girl to the hospital. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened around 9:15 p.m. on Highway 12. A car being driven by 63-year-old Thomas Giza of Dalton, and an SUV being driven by 48-year-old Alma Rosales of Montrose were both going east on Highway 12 when they side-swiped each other at the 4th Street intersection. A 13-year-old girl in Rosales' SUV was taken to Buffalo Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Rosales and Giza were not hurt in the crash.

15-Sep-2025

Gas Prices

Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 8.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.03. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 3.6 per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.12. The national average price of diesel has decreased 2.6 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.65 per gallon. Gas Buddy says the transition to cheaper winter gasoline begins Tuesday across most of the nation.  They expect that average gas prices will continue to decline in the weeks ahead in most states, assuming hurricane season remains quiet.

15-Sep-2025

Teen Arrested After Thteatening To Shoot Up School

The Hubbard County Sheriff’s office arrested a teenager on September 11 after the child reportedly threatened to shoot up Nevis Public School. According to a release, Hubbard County Dispatch received a call from the school, saying that a student had threatened to bring a gun into the building. School administrators told authorities that the 14-year-old had told other students that he was going to shoot up the school, shoot a particular student, and then shoot himself. Deputies interviewed several students who confirmed the threats had been made. They then met with the teen and his father at their residence in rural Nevis, where the suspect admitted to making the threats. The teenager was placed under arrest for making terroristic threats and transported to the Northwest Minnesota Juvenile Center in Bemidji where he remains in custody.

Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events

St. John's Catholic Church41st Annual Craft Fair

St. John's Catholic Church announces their 41st annual Craft Fair in Swanville MN.  This will take place Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 9:00am - 3:00pm.  There will be 50+ exhibitors, cak...

 

Designer Purse & Yeti Bingo

Eagle Bend Fire Dept. Auxiliary & Development Corporation will be holding a Designer Purse & Yeti Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, September 28 at the Clarissa Ballroom.  Doors open at 12PM SHARP f...

 

Peace United Church Hotdish Lunch Fundraiser

Peace United Church at 524 Central Ave in Long Prairie will be holding a "Hotdish Lunch" on Sunday, September 21 from 10:30am - 1:00pm.  There will be varieties of hotdishes, bread, pickles, d...

 

Clarissa Community Center Monthly Meal

The Clarissa Community Center will be holding their monthly meal on Friday, September 19th from 11:30am - 1:00pm at the Community Center.  Serving: Pork tenderloin, veggies, salad and dessert ...

 

Sauk Centre Community Connection TLC program

Merry (almost) Christmas!Sauk Centre Community Connection TLC Program provides gifts and a food basket with fixings for a Holiday meal for families in need.  They also serve seniors and those ...

 

Hilltop 7th Annual Waffle Feed

Hilltop Regional Kitchen will be holding their Annual Waffle Feed on Sunday, September 21 at 131 Park Ave NW in Eagle Bend from 9:00am - 1:00pm.  Enjoy Waffles, Sausage, Applesauce, Strawberri...

 

Todd County Farm Bureau Fall Harvest

The Todd County Farm Bureau is holding their Fall Harvest Banquet on September 19th at the Clarissa Ballroom.  Keynote Speaker will be Mark Jewell who is a Long Prairie native.  The Socia...

 

KEYL/KXDL

If your non-profit group or organization has an event coming up that you would like publicized, send the information to KEYL/KXDL PO Box 187 Long Prairie, MN 56347 or you can drop it off Monday thr...

 






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