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Fake Kidnapping
A Canadian man is in jail after police say he falsely reported a kidnapping. Alexandria police say the incident happened on Saturday when they received a report of an abduction that originated in Winnipeg. The reported suspect vehicle was described as a white car with a black bumper and was in the Alexandria area. A short time later, officers found a vehicle matching that description. They made contact with two men and an investigation followed. A man identified as 37-year-old Roderick Garson of Winnipeg admitted to falsely reporting the kidnapping and eventually conceded his claims were not true. Garson and the other man knew one another before his initial report of being kidnapped. Garson was arrested for Falsely Reporting a Crime. He's being held in the Douglas County Jail. Assisting the Alexandria Police Department were the Sheriff's Office, the Minnesota State Patrol, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
One Vehicle Rollover
A Sartell woman was seriously hurt after crashing her vehicle on Saturday afternoon. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office and Sartell Police were dispatched to a one-vehicle rollover just before 2:00 p.m. in the 33000 block of County Road 133 in St. Wendel Township. Through their investigation and witness reports, the vehicle was heading north on County Road 133 when the driver took a curve too wide, overcorrected, and entered the east ditch. The vehicle then hit a road approach and rolled. Authorities believe the driver, 33-year-old Emily Bushman, was ejected from the vehicle. She was taken by ambulance to St. Cloud Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The sheriff's office believes speed and alcohol were factors in the crash.
Semi/Car Crash
A two-vehicle crash in Nisswa left two people injured just after 5 a.m. Monday morning. The Minnesota State Patrol reports that a tractor trailer was traveling southbound on Highway 371 at County Road 77 when it was rear-ended by a car that was also traveling south. The driver of the car, 53-year-old Earl Simmons of Little Falls, was transported to Essential Health in Brainerd with non-life-threatening injuries following the incident, and a passenger, 59-year-old Dean Gangl of Motley, was taken to CentraCare St. Cloud Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the tractor trailer, 51-year-old Aaron Fenstermaker of Pequot Lakes, was not injured. The State Patrol says neither of the men in the car were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.
Semi/Pickup Accident
One person was hurt when a semi-truck and a pickup collided near Long Prairie on Monday morning. The crash occurred around 11:00 a.m. on Highway 27. The Minnesota State Patrol says a semi being driven by 59-year-old Brian Legois of Green Bay, WI, and a pickup being driven by 62-year-old Anatasia Kotsakis of Browerville were both going east on the highway when they collided. Kotsakis was taken to Centra Care - Long Prairie Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Legois was not hurt in the crash.
Gas Prices
Average gasoline prices climbed back above $4 per gallon over the last week. Gas Buddy says as rebounding oil prices, driven by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries, kept pressure on the market. Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 13.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.96 per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 7.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.02 per gallon. The national average price of diesel has increased 14.3 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.41 per gallon. Gas Buddy says the seasonal transition to cheaper winter blend gasoline in the coming month could bring some relief.
Motorcycle Crash
A crash near Elrosa Friday night sent a motorcycle rider to the hospital with serious injuries. Authorities say at about 9:20 p.m., a motorcycle being ridden by 50-year-old Neil Blenker of Melrose was going north on Highway 71. Meanwhile, a pickup truck being driven by 21-year-old Ryan Jensen of Belgrade was turning onto southbound Highway 71 from a private residence when the two vehicles crashed. Blenker was not wearing a helmet and was taken to St. Cloud Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Jensen was not hurt in the crash.
Perham Man Arrested After Police Chase
A Perham man was taken into custody Saturday afternoon, August 15, after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Becker County in a stolen vehicle, the Becker County Sheriff’s Office said. The pursuit began around 1:27 p.m. After a Flock camera alerted authorities that a stolen 1997 Chevrolet pickup truck—reported stolen out of Fargo — was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 10 in Detroit Lakes. Officers from the Detroit Lakes Police Department, Becker County Sheriff’s Office and Callaway Police Department located the vehicle. After confirming the vehicle was stolen, the driver fled north on U.S. Highway 59 at speeds exceeding 90 miles per hour. The vehicle then traveled west on Wheeler Lake Road, south on 230th Avenue, and back to U.S. Highway 10, where it continued west in the eastbound lane. When the vehicle turned south onto County Highway 11, an officer performed a PIT maneuver, ending the pursuit. The driver, 37 year old Cody Willson, of Perham, was taken into custody. No injuries were reported. Willson was booked into jail with charges pending. The case remains under investigation.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
Zion Community Closet GRAND OPENING
Zion Community Closet at Zion Lutheran Church in Browerville is having a Grand Opening on Wednesday, August 19th from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Along with FREE Clothes, they will be serving lemonade ...
FREE CONCERT - The Barnstorming Tour of America
A FREE CONCERT will be held Saturday, September 5th at the Dale and Marie Katterhagen farm (27504 350th Street, Browerville) at 1:00pm. The Barnstorming Tour of America featuring Jeff Corle (...
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...
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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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