Latest News
Deadly Wrong Way Crash
One person is dead after a wrong-way crash on Saturday night. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened just before 8:00 p.m. on Highway 212 in Eden Prairie. Authorities say a pickup being driven by 50-year-old Amanda Merriman of Victoria was going east in the westbound lane on Highway 212 when she collided head-on with a car being driven by 69-year-old Bohdan Antoniuk of Hopkins at Valley View Road. Antoniuk died in the crash. Merriman was taken to the Hennepin County Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The State Patrol says alcohol is suspected to have played a factor in the crash.
Gas Prices
With a breakdown in talks between the United States and Iran, and renewed escalation over the weekend, motorists should prepare for another round of gas price increases. Gas Buddy says the move toward a full blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is compounding global supply concerns and risks further disruption flows, which pushed oil prices sharply higher in Sunday night trading. Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 16.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.74. The national average price of gasoline has remained unchanged in the last week, averaging $4.07. The national average price of diesel has increased 4.1 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.61 per gallon.
Stearns County Gets Grant to Fight Drug Trafficing
The Minnesota Office of Justice Programs is awarding Stearns County a large grant to continue combating sex trafficking in central Minnesota. The Stearns County Attorney's Office is receiving $955,000 to enhance the efforts of the Central Minnesota Human Trafficking Task Force. It's made up of law enforcement agencies, community organizations, human services organizations, and school districts. The Stearns County Attorney's Office was recommended for the grant based on the demonstrated strength of its task force model, its proven investigative capacity, and the ongoing commitment to regional collaboration. The grant will help fund the trafficking task force from May 1st, 2026, through April 30th, 2028.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
Charity Quilters Annual Quilt Show
Charity Quilters Annual Quilt Show will be held on Saturday, April 18th from 9:00am - 12:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall (610 2nd Ave SE) in Long Prairie. Please come and enjo...
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...
St. Gabriel's Hospital Spring Craft Fair
The St. Gabriel's Hospital will be holding a Spring Craft Fair on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 9:00am - 3:30pm. This will be held at St. Gabriel's Hospital - Lindbergh, Franciscan and Rose ...
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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