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Gas Prices
While oil prices have jumped to their highest level in months amid geopolitical tensions, a weakening U.S. dollar, and supply concerns, the national average price of gasoline saw little change compared to a week ago. The national average price of gasoline has fallen 0.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.83. Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.62. The national average price of diesel has decreased 4.2 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.58 per gallon. Gas Buddy says over the coming weeks, we're likely to see more states experiencing increases than decreases.
St. Clouid Man Guity Of Sexually Abusing Minor
A Stearns County jury has found a St. Cloud man guilty of sexually abusing a young girl. The jury found 43-year-old Scott Erickson guilty on 1st-degree criminal sexual conduct against a child under the age of 14 while more than 36 months older than the victim and 1st-degree criminal sexual conduct with a victim under 14-years-old involving multiple acts. According to the criminal complaint, a nurse with the Midwest Children's Resource Center reported in 2024 that a girl shared that she had been sexually abused by Erickson starting when she was six-years-old. The abuse allegedly took place at homes in St. Cloud and St. Joseph between 2021 and 2024. The victim said the abuse stopped when she was seven or eight years old. Erickson was accused of raping the girl and forcing her to perform sex acts multiple times over that time period. He'll be sentenced on April 24th.
Two Vehicle Crash
Two people were hurt in a crash just north of Dassel on Saturday morning. The crash happened at about 10:00 a.m. at the intersection of County Road 24 and Highway 15, about two miles north of Dassel. The Minnesota State Patrol says an SUV being driven by 43-year-old Emily Richer of Dassel was going north on Highway 15 while a second SUV being driven by 36-year-old Erin Buhr of Litchfield was going east on the county road when they crashed. Richter was hurt but did not need to be transported to a medical facility. A passenger in Richter's car, 61-year-old Roger Richter of Dassel, was taken to Hutchinson Health with non-life-threatening injuries. Buhr was not hurt in the crash.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
Lindbergh Lions - Little Falls Annual Fish Fry
Lindbergh Lions - Little Falls are hosting their annual fish fry on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 4:00 - 7:30pm at the VFW in Little Falls. Serving: Fish, Mac and Cheese, Coleslaw, Baked Bea...
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...
Sweet Hearts Ball
Christ the King will be holding their Sweet Hearts Ball on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Clarissa Ballroom with the doors opening at 4:30pm. Tickets are available for $40. from CTK Schoo...
Sauk Centre Lions 65th Annual Pancake Day
The Sauk Centre Lions will be hosting their 65th Annual Benefit Pancake Day on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Sauk Centre High School Cafeteria. Serving will be from 8:00am - 1:00pm. T...
26th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet
The 26th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the Clarissa Ballroom. Doors will open at 4:00pm with Social Hour, Raffles and Silent Auction. ...
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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