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Deadly SUV/Truck Crash
An elderly woman was the victim of a fatal crash Thursday afternoon in northern Minnesota. The State Patrol says the deadly incident was reported around 12:50 PM at a rural intersection along Highway 59 north of Thief River Falls. The preliminary crash report indicates an SUV was headed south on the highway when it collided with the northbound semi-truck. The State Patrol says the 79-year-old Karlstad woman driving the SUV was killed in the collision. Her name has not been released The driver of the semi-truck was identified as 64-year-old Robert Allan Benson of Mahnomen. He was not injured.
School Fire
There is an investigation underway after authorities determined a fire was intentionally set at a school. The Meeker County Sheriff's Office says they received a report of a fire alarm at the Atwater Cosmos Grove City school in Grove City just before 8:00 a.m. on Thursday. A short time later, staff at the school called and said there was a fire in a boy's bathroom. Meeker County Sheriff’s Deputies and Grove City Fire Department responded to the school. It was learned that a toilet paper dispenser in the boy's bathroom was ignited, and the fire suppression system was activated. An alert was sent by the school to notify parents and guardians of students. No injuries were reported.
Car/Bear Crash
The driver of a pickup was brought to the hospital after a crash involving a black bear. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened at about 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday on Highway 23 in Maywood Township just east of Foley. Forty-five-year-old Douglas Cramlet of Milaca was traveling south when he struck the bear. Cramlet was taken to St. Cloud Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Two Vehicle Crash
A Royalton woman was hurt in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday. The incident happened at the intersection of County Road 133 and 322nd Street at 4:20 p.m. The intersection is located northeast of St. Joseph in St. Wendel Township. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says an SUV driven by 28-year-old Stephanie Schmitz of Melrose was stopped at the stop sign on 322nd Street with cars waiting in the turn lane. When Schmitz advanced through the stop sign, her vehicle was hit by a northbound car on County Road 133. The driver of the car, 54-year-old Verona Otten of Royalton, was taken from the scene by ambulance. The extent of Otten's injuries is unknown.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
Celebrating Spring with Peace United Church
"Celebrate Spring" fundraiser on Sunday, May 4th from 10:30am - 1:00pm at Peace United Church, 524 Central Ave, Long Prairie. Grilled hamburgers, salads, desserts, beverages - free will offer...
Long Prairie Fire Department Annual Fireman's Dance
Long Prairie Volunteer Fire Department will be holding their Annual Fireman's Dance on Saturday, April 26th from 9:00pm - 1:00am at the Long Prairie American Legion Post 12. Come enjoy the li...
Bertha American Legion Patriot Assistance Dog Event
Attention Veterans! A special family event in Honor of Our Heroes - come meet and greet a Patriot Assistance Dog, learn about the dog placement process, explore training options for your own ...
Trinity Lutheran Church Annual Quilt Show
Trinity Lutheran Church will be holding their Annual Quilt Show on Saturday, April 26th from 9:00am - 1:00pm at 610 2nd Ave SE, Long Prairie. Have a FUN time viewing the quilts! They wi...
Peace United Church Spring Fundraiser
Peace United Church (524 Central Ave, Long Prairie MN) will be holding their Spring Fundraiser Sale on Friday, April 25 from 9AM - 5pm and Saturday, April 26 from 9am - noon. Featuring: gentl...
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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