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Propane Truck Rollover
An early morning crash on Wednesday has closed two roadways. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says portions of County Road 42 and County Road 161 were closed after a propane truck crashed about 4.5 miles north of Richmond at the intersection of the two county roads. The Sheriff's Office says they received a call around 7:35 a.m. about a flatbed-style propane truck lying in the ditch on a power box with the driver still inside. An officer from the Cold Spring/Richmond Police Department was the first to arrive and found a Wenners Gas Company truck leaking propane with the driver trapped inside. Rescue teams were able to get the driver out, and he was taken to the St. Cloud Hospital with unknown injuries. Upon investigation, authorities say the truck was going north on County Road 161 approaching County Road 42, and due to heavy fog, the T-intersection came up more quickly than anticipated. The driver tried to make a left turn, causing the truck to roll. Stearn County Electric shut off the power to the affected area due to the propane leak, and because of the amount of propane, County Road 42 from County Road 9 to 218th Avenue was closed. County Road 161 was also closed to northbound traffic at 260th Street. Motorists were advised to avoid the affected roads.
Semi Fire
A Grey Eagle man was not injured when his semi caught fire as he was hauling soybeans North of Melrose on Tuesday morning. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says 59-year-old Steven Berscheit was driving a 1985 International straight truck South on County Road 13 at around 10:50 a.m. Berscheit was approaching the hill just north of County Road 17 when the truck started losing power. Berscheit told dispatchers he could smell burning rubber and the cab was filling with smoke. The truck lost all power, rolled backwards, and eventually tipped over into the ditch as it continued to burn. Berscheit was able to escape the truck's cab and was not hurt in the incident. The Melrose Fire Department was called in to extinguish the flames.
Benson Minnesota House Fire
Fire crew rescued two people from a second-story window during a house fire Sunday in Benson. Officials say a neighbor spotted smoke coming from a home around 10 p.m. and called 9-1-1. While waiting, neighbors and Benson police officer Noah Marrs used a ladder to try reaching the occupants, but couldn't get them out. The Benson Fire Department safely removed the two residents, who were taken to Benson Hospital for evaluation. The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.
Farmington Woman Seriously Injured in Squad Car Crash
A Farmington woman is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after her car collided with a squad car Monday night. The State Patrol reports the Farmington Police S-U-V had its emergency lights and sirens activates when it hit a car driven by 72-year-old Aristea Kontinakis at an intersection. Kontinakis was taken to Regions Hospital for treatment. The report says 22-year-old Officer Ryan Goodreau suffered non life-threatening injuries. Both drivers were buckled up.
Minnesota Hospitals Looking for New Ways to Attract Healthcare Workers
Minnesota hospitals are trying new ways to attract and keep workers in the healthcare field. Minnesota Hospital Association CEO Dr. Rahul Koranne says they're partnering with colleges and training programs to encourage graduates to stay in the state. He says they're also reaching students earlier - visiting high schools and even middle schools to spark interest in healthcare careers long before graduation. Koranne says highlighting the industry's growing use of technology, including artificail intelligence and other tech-driven roles, is helping draw in younger Minnesotans. The association recently held its first virtual career day to showcase those opportunities.
MnDOT Weight Restrictions
MnDOT announced it will end winter load increases and begin spring load restrictions in the Central frost zone on Friday. Spring load restrictions began earlier yesterday in the South, Southeast and Metro frost zones. MnDOT will continue issuing overweight permits for vehicles over 80,000 G-V-W, provided all axle and group weight limits are still legal.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
Community Meeting for Hilltop Square Regional Senior Housing Project
A Community Meeting will be held to celebrate the Hilltop Square Regional Senior (age 55+) Housing Project in Eagle Bend receiving State Housing Funds on Saturday, March 28 at 10:00am at the Hillto...
Long Prairie American Legion Post 12 Gun Bingo and Gun Raffle
American Legion Post 12 (714 Commerce Road) Long Prairie will be holding a Gun Bingo and Gun Raffle on Sunday, March 8th. Bingo ticket sales will start at 12:30pm with Bingo starting at 2:00p...
8th Annual Chili & Soup Supper - American Legion Riders
The American Legion Riders will be holding their 8th Annual Chili and Soup Supper at the Long Prairie American Legion on Saturday, March 7th serving from 3:00 - 7:33pm.There will be a silent auctio...
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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