Latest News
Child Care Grant
The city of Melrose is one of 11 communities and organizations sharing in the latest round of child care grants. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has announced more than $1.4-million in child care economic development grants that will create more than 1,100 new child care slots across the state. DEED says more than 80% of the money is slated for outstate Minnesota. Commissioner Matt Varilek says the grants help working families by ensuring parents are able to work. It also helps employers retain talent and establish the foundation for long-term economic vitality. Since the program's start in July 2023, DEED has awarded more than $13-million in grants to 56 organizations to fund child care startups and business expansions.
Fatal Semi Car Crash
On Thursday, July 9, at approximately 9:57 p.m. a semi was facing eastbound on Highway 87 near milepost 15 in the process of backing into a residential address on the northside of USTH 87, when a 2019 Subaru Outback that was traveling westbound drove underneath the semi trailer. The 63-year-old male driver of the semi sustained no injuries. The 62-year-old female driver of the Subaru was pronounced dead. No further information is available at this time.
Grants
The Initiative Foundation has awarded 10 grants totaling $61,000 to Central Minnesota nonprofits. Grant recipients are going to Main Street Family Services of Elk River getting $5,000 to maintain mental health and family support services, Wellness in the Woods in Eagle Bend getting $5,000 for succession planning, Sprout MN in Little Falls getting $10,000 for strategic and succession planning, The Center in Brainerd getting $10,000 to build fund-development capacity, My Neighbor to Love Coalition in Brainerd getting $5,000 to stabilize operations, Friends of Linden Hill in Little Falls getting $6,000 for strategic planning, and Crow Wing County Victim Services in Brainerd getting $5,000 to stabilize operations.
Jet ski Accident
Two women were injured after two jet-skis collided on Pelican Lake north of Pelican Rapids Friday afternoon. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident around 4:32 p.m. on July 3. One driver, a 19-year-old from Minneapolis, reported a possible back injury. The other driver, a 20-year-old from Mound, Minnesota, reported head and facial injuries. Both were taken to Essentia Health in Detroit Lakes with non-life-threatening injuries. There is no suspicion of alcohol or drug use by either driver. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Minnesota DNR and Ringdahl Ambulance.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
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...
Hewitt Lions Club - Pork Chop and Chicken Dinner
Hewitt's Lions Club will be holding a Pork Chop and Chicken Dinner on Friday, July 17th from 5:00 - 7:00pm at the Hewitt Community Center. Menu: Pork chops, chicken, au gratin potatoes, beans...
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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