Latest News
Tax Fraud
A Minnesota man has been indicted on felony charges in a multi-million-dollar tax fraud case. A news release issued by the U.S. Attorney for Minnesota says Caesar Munir Wilson has been charged with conspiracy to file false claims for tax refunds, filing a false claim for a tax refund, money laundering, and bank fraud. The indictment alleges the criminal activity occurred from 2022 to 2023. According to federal prosecutors, Wilson filed false tax returns that requested more than $90 million in refunds and conspired in the filing of additional false tax returns requesting a total of more than $210 million in refunds. The news release says Wilson’s fraudulent claims allegedly totaled more than $350 million and resulted in the U.S. Treasury issuing more than $19 million in fraudulent refunds. It is alleged that Wilson used the refund money to purchase a $2.6 million home in Prior Lake, invest in cryptocurrency and other projects, and cover personal expenses. According to the indictment, Wilson advised a group of “sovereign citizens” concerning trusts and taxes and provided them with tax forms and documents for filings. The news release describes “sovereign citizens” as people who wrongly believe that the federal income tax and certain other laws do not apply to a person’s “sovereign persona.” The charges are the result of an investigation conducted by the IRS Criminal Investigation division and the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Gas Prices
Gasoline prices edged slightly higher in the last week. Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 2.0 cents per gallon, averaging $2.64. The national average price of gasoline has risen 1.2 cents per gallon, averaging $2.84. The national average price of diesel has increased 2.9 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.61. Gas Buddy says that even though oil prices slipped last week amid reduced geopolitical risk, strengthening seasonal factors are likely to intensify, potentially driving the national average back above $3 per gallon.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
Kimball Lions Club Fish Fry
The Kimball Lions Club will be holding a fish fry on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 4:30pm - 7:00pm at the Kimball Legion Post 261 (201 Main Street South, Kimball). $15. adult meal, $8. child...
Snow Golf Tournament
Lincoln-Scandia Valley Lions Club invite you to join them for a fun filled day of SNOW GOLF on Lake Alexander (4921 320th Street, Cushing)! On Saturday, February 14, 2026 starting at 11:00 am...
Sweetheart Spaghetti Lunch
Bring your loved ones for a free will offering Sweetheart Spaghetti Lunch at the Eagle Bend United Methodist Church at 303 Main Street, Eagle Bend on Sunday, February 15th from 11:00am - 1:30pm. &n...
Lindbergh Lions - Little Falls Annual Fish Fry
Lindbergh Lions - Little Falls are hosting their annual fish fry on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 4:00 - 7:30pm at the VFW in Little Falls. Serving: Fish, Mac and Cheese, Coleslaw, Baked Bea...
8th Annual Chili & Soup Supper - American Legion Riders
The American Legion Riders will be holding their 8th Annual Chili and Soup Supper at the Long Prairie American Legion on Saturday, March 7th serving from 3:00 - 7:33pm.There will be a silent auctio...
Grief Share Session
Starting February 9th, 2026, Todd County will be holding a Grief Share session each Monday for 13 weeks at First Baptist Church (401 4th St. S) in Long Prairie from 6:00 - 8:00pm. We will stu...
Sweet Hearts Ball
Christ the King will be holding their Sweet Hearts Ball on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Clarissa Ballroom with the doors opening at 4:30pm. Tickets are available for $40. from CTK Schoo...
Sauk Centre Lions 65th Annual Pancake Day
The Sauk Centre Lions will be hosting their 65th Annual Benefit Pancake Day on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Sauk Centre High School Cafeteria. Serving will be from 8:00am - 1:00pm. T...
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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