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Cass County Shooting
Cass County authorities are investigating a shooting in Cass Lake that hospitalized a man early Wednesday morning. At 2:45 a.m., the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received reports of shots being heard in the Tract 33 housing area in Pike Bay Township in rural Cass Lake. Additional reporters were received that a 39-year-old man arrived at Cass Lake Indian Health Services with a gunshot wound. Deputies responded to the area and started investigating. A vehicle involved in the incident was identified and secured. Search warrants were executed and residences in the area of the incident were searched. The victim was transported from the Cass Lake hospital to another healthcare facility. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time.
One Vehicle Rollover With Injuries
A St. Cloud man suffered serious injuries in a rollover. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened on Tuesday at about 7:20 p.m. on Highway 10 in Elk River Fifty-six-year-old James McDonough was driving a pickup westbound when it left the road and rolled. He was taken to North Memorial with life-threatening injuries. The State Patrol was assisted by Allina Ambulance, Life Link, Elk River Police, and Elk River Fire and Rescue. Troopers say alcohol may have been involved in the crash.
Stearns County Residents Can Now Use Rifles To Hunt Deer
Deer hunters in Stearns County will now be able to use rifles after county commissioners voted to allow them. Minnesota lawmakers repealed the shotgun zones across the state, which will allow deer hunters to use rifles in areas that were otherwise zoned for shotguns only However, the legislation allows counties to opt out of the new rules and keep their designated shotgun zones only. Commissioners held a public hearing earlier this month, with a majority of those in attendance favoring the opportunity to use rifles. County Commissioner Bob Johnson says at the end of the day, it's the property owners who will determine what is acceptable to them... Commissioner Clark mentioned property owners. Ninety-seven percent of the property in Stearns County is private. And, those property owners have the right to tell people that they can or can't hunt on their land and what weapons they can use. And that's really important because the people really do get to decide. Stearns County had been a shotgun-only deer hunting zone. Commissioners voted 4-to-1 to allow rifles, with Commissioner Joe Perske the lone dissenting vote.
Tax Crimes
A Milaca man has been charged with 12 felony counts of tax crimes relating to his drywall business. The Minnesota Department of Revenue says the Mille Lacs County Attorney's Office has charged Richard Otten with six felony counts of failing to file individual income tax returns and six felony counts of willfully failing to pay income tax. According to the complaint, Otten did not file individual income tax returns or pay income tax from 2019 through 2024 despite earning taxable income through his business, Rick's Drywall, Inc. Otten allegedly failed to file returns despite over 25 letters from the Revenue Department, communication with investigators, and compliance actions. The complaint states that Otten owes over $92,000 in income tax, penalties, and interest. Each felony count carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
Celebrate Spring at our Burger Bash - Peace United Church
Peace United Church in Long Prairie (524 Central Ave) will be hosting "Celebrate Spring at our Burger Bash" on Sunday, April 26th from 10:30am - 1:00pm. Serving: Grilled burgers, Salads, Bean...
Digging Into Gardening Series: Spring to Fall
Digging Into Gardening Series: Spring to Fall, we will cover it all. Join us each month for as we discuss various garden topics that you can apply to your garden. Come for one or come e...
Grief Share Session
Starting February 9th, 2026, Todd County will be holding a Grief Share session each Monday for 13 weeks at First Baptist Church (401 4th St. S) in Long Prairie from 6:00 - 8:00pm. We will stu...
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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