Latest News
Car/Semi Crash
One person was hurt in a crash involving a car and a semi. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened on Sunday at about 1:30 p.m. on Highway 27 near Long Prairie in Todd County. The car was going north on County Road 11 while the semi was going east on Highway 27 when they collided. A passenger in the car, 52-year-old Barry Hartman of Bertha, was taken to Long Prairie Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver and three other passengers were not hurt. The semi driver, a 31-year-old Fargo man, was also not hurt.
Gas Prices
Gas and diesel prices rose in nearly every state for the second straight week. Gas Buddy says the national average price of gasoline will likely reach $4 per gallon in the next few days, and diesel is already back above $5 per gallon nationally. The ongoing U.S.-Iran situation continues to weigh on markets, and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Also, Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries is further squeezing and already a strained supply picture. Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 11.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.87. The national average price of gasoline has risen 13.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.95 per gallon.
Suspicious Death Of A Deer River Woman
The Itasca County Sheriff’s Office says its investigating the suspicious death of a Deer River woman whose body was found lying in a ditch on Thursday. The body of 37-year-old Rikki Skog was found in the ditch along County Road 39, near Ball Club, around 7 last night. Preliminary information indicates Skog was last seen on Wednesday. Due to the circumstances surrounding the incident, the Minnesota BCA Crime Scene Team was requested to assist with processing the scene and the ongoing investigation. The Sheriff’s Office says the investigation remains active, and no additional information is available for release at this time. Anyone who may have seen Skog on or after Jul. 15 or who has information that may assist investigators is asked to contact the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office at 218-326-3477 and selecting Option 1.Two Vehicle Crash With Injuries
Two adults and a young boy were sent to the hospital after a crash Saturday afternoon near Melrose. The incident took place about 1:15 p.m. on Interstate 94. The Minnesota State Patrol says a car being driven by 33-year-old Jackie Dennis of Sandy Springs, GA, and a car being driven by 26-year-old Demetrius Rosas of St. Paul were both going west on I-94 near mile marker 132 when they crashed. Dennis was taken to the Melrose Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two passengers in Dennis's car, 63-year-old Beatrice Wilson of Crystal and an 8-year-old boy, were also taken to the Melrose Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Rosas was not hurt in the crash.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
Little Sauk Legion Sweet Corn Feed
Little Sauk Legion will be holding a Sweet Corn and Pork Chop Feed on Saturday, July 25th from 4:00 - 7:00pm. This is a FREE will offering with all donations going to Becky Bosl. For mo...
Organizing a Grey Eagle Area Rec Club
There will be an organizational meeting for the Grey Eagle Rec Club being held on Tuesday, August 4th at 7:00pm at the Grey Eagle City Hall. All are welcome to attend, looking for active memb...
Pulled Pork and Corn Feed - St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church will be holding a Pulled Pork and Corn Feed on Friday, August 7th from 4:30 - 7:00pm at the Swanville Lions Park. Serving: pulled pork on a bun, hot do...
Long Prairie Lions Senior Picnic
The Long Prairie Lions will be holding their Senior Picnic on Monday, August 10 at Lions Park Lake Charlotte. Come and enjoy some food, fellowship and see your friends! Social 4:15pm, M...
Arts in the Park - Eagle Bend
FREE Annual Arts in the Park will be held on Sunday, August 9th beginning at 12:00pm, Nelson Park , 401 3rd Ave, Eagle Bend MN. Arts, crafts, vendors, food, kids activities, Live Music starin...
Night out at the Movies
Todd County Health and Human Services and the Long Prairie Police Department are joining this year for a collaborated summer Community Event, Night Out at the Movies! The Free, Safe, Family F...
Vacation Bible School - American Lutheran Church in Long Prairie
American Lutheran Church in Long Prairie is running a Vacation Bible School in July with a Shipwrecked theme to learn how Jesus anchors us in truth through games, crafts, Bible stories and unforget...
Community Clothing Closet - Zion Lutheran Church in Browerville
Zion Lutheran Church (1021 Park Ave N) in Browerville MN has been busy creating a Community Clothes Closet at the church. They have been collecting clothing for men, women, juniors and children and...
Arts in the Park - Eagle Bend
The FREE Annual Arts in the Park will be held Sunday, August 9th beginning at 12:00pm, Nelson Park (401 3rd Ave NW) Eagle Bend with music at 1:00pm. Arts, music, crafts, vendors, food, kids a...
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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