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Fires

On Wednesday 04-24-2024 at approximately 1:07pm   the Todd County Sheriff’s Office responded to a structure fire at 215 Main St W in the city of Clarissa. Clarissa Meats’ roof was reported to be on fire as there was heavy smoke billowing out the top. Clarissa Fire Department, Eagle Bend Fire Department, Browerville Fire Department and Long Prairie Fire Department all responded to the scene. It is unknown at this time what caused the fire. No injuries were reported. Browerville Ambulance assisted at the scene.

On Monday 04/22/24 at 3:46 P.M., the Todd County Sheriff's Office received a report of a garage fire at the address of 20812 County 36, Long Prairie. The Long Prairie and Browerville Fire Departments responded and extinguished the fire. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Twp Dead In Head_on Collision

Two people died in a head-on collision in central Minnesota. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened at about 7:00 p.m. Tuesday on Highway 12 near Pennock in Kandiyohi County. The driver of a Ford Explorer, 69-year-old Joyce Nokleby of Benson, and her passenger 83-year-old Llewellyn Nokleby of Benson, both died in the crash. The driver of a Jeep Wrangler, 45-year-old Douglas Robinson of Waseca, was taken to St. Cloud Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Standoff

A man from Meire Grove was taken into custody yesterday Monday after a brief standoff. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says they responded to a possible domestic incident at an apartment complex in Meire Grove just after 9:00 Monday morning. After establishing probable cause for a domestic assault charge, officers found the suspect, 44-year-old Anthony Vankirk, had a felony arrest warrant out for a second-degree arson incident in Albany in August of 2022. For over an hour, the officers attempted to make contact with Vankirk verbally, by phone, and through PA announcements from squad cars. At about 11:00 a.m., the Stearns-Benton SWAT team was called in, the apartment complex was evacuated, and nearby residents were told to shelter in place or leave the area. Officers say Vankirk continued to refuse contact with authorities, and the SWAT team was used to force open the door to the apartment. Vankirk eventually exited the apartment and was placed under arrest for domestic assault and an outstanding warrant. After he was checked by medical officials, Vankirk was sent to the Stearns County Jail.

Motorcyclist Death

On Sunday afternoon 04-21-24 at 3:30pm the Long Prairie Police Department along with the Long Prarie Fire department responded to a report of a motrocyle accident near 520 2nd Ave SW. The driver of the motorcycle had lost control left the roadway and hit a tree. Lifesaving measures were takne and the driver was transported to Centra Care Hospital in Long Prairie where he was pronouced dead. The driver has been identified as Dan Denny of Carlos. The Long Prairie Police was assisted by Long Prairie Fire and Rescue, The Minnesota State Patrol and the Todd County nSheriff's Office.