Latest News
Person Hit And Killed By car
On October 1st, at approximately 8:08pm, authorities responded to a report of an individual being struck by a passing vehicle in Otter Tail County. According to authorities, the individual was walking on the road in the 37000 block of Country Highway 67. The person was located in the ditch unresponsive. Life saving efforts were made by first responders, however the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. This incident is currently under investigation.
Bird Flu In Minnesota Turkey Farms
Avian influenza has been found in flocks at four more turkey farms in Minnesota, according to animal health officials. This comes mere weeks after officials last reported the spread of the disease. The H5N1 virus, colloquially known as bird flu, has been found in flocks at commercial turkey farms in Le Sueur, Blue Earth and Stearns counties, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health website states. More than 70,000 birds are believed to be affected. Earlier this month, the board said it had detected the virus in a Redwood County flock. It was the first time bird flu had been detected in Minnesota since April 23. Turkey farmers say they are hopeful a vaccine could be available in the next year or two. Minnesota is the nation's top turkey producer, and the USDA has said turkey remains safe to eat. A nationwide bird flu outbreak that began at the end of 2024 and spread into 2025 sent egg prices soaring and resulted in the first human death linked to the virus in the United States. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in January approved more than $1 million in state lottery money to research bird flu in wildlife. Two months later, he promised "a unified front around biosecurity and protection of our agricultural business and the health of Minnesotans."
Fatal Motorcycle Crash
On September 29, at approximately 2:45 p.m., the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of County Highway 125 and Fort Thunder Road west of Perham. A 65-year-old male motorcycle driver was traveling westbound on Fort Thunder Road and failed to stop at the intersection then struck a pickup truck that was traveling on County Highway 125. Life saving measures were given to the motorcycle driver by the initial caller and by first responders upon their arrival but were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup was uninjured from the crash. The crash remains under investigation.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
Coat Give Away - Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church in Long Prairie will be having a Coat Give Away on Saturday, October 11 from 9am - 1pm. Coats will only be given for the family's that come to be fair to everyone.&nbs...
Peace United Church Fall Sale
Peace United Church in Long Prairie (524 Central Ave) will be holding a Fall Sale on Thursday, October 2 from 12(noon) - 6pm, Friday, October 3 from 9am - 5pm, Saturday, October 4 from 9am - ...
Potato Pancake & Sausage Brunch
Trinity Lutheran Church in Long Prairie (610 2nd Ave SE) is holding a Potato Pancake & Sausage Brunch on Sunday October 12 from 9:00am - 12:30pm. They will be serving all you can eat: P...
St. John's Catholic Church 41st 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...
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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