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House Fire
Two people suffered minor injuries Tuesday evening after a portable heater sparked a house fire in Miltona. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Miltona Fire Department responded to 252 Elm St. N around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday. Authorities say the fire started when a portable heater was placed under the home to thaw frozen water pipes. The fire is not considered suspicious. The two people with minor injuries were taken to Alomere Health. The State Fire Marshal has been notified. The investigation is ongoing.
House Fire Deaths
A Litchfield couple died in a house fire early Monday, according to the authorities. The Litchfield Police Department said firefighters were called to the blaze on the 400 block of South Austin Avenue around 2:12 a.m. The bodies of Gregri and Barbara Johnson, both 73, were recovered from inside, the department said. The house and attached garage were a total loss. Authorities have not indicated what caused the fire. The incident remains under investigation by the Litchfield Police Department, Litchfield Fire Department, State Fire Marshalls Office, and Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office.
Impaired Drivers Arrested
Over 2,100 impaired drivers were arrested during a statewide campaign during the holiday season. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says law enforcement officers from nearly 300 agencies participated in the campaign from November 26th through December 31st. More than 24 of the agencies reported stops involving drivers with a Blood Alcohol Content over 0.30. Some of the most notable stops included an impaired driver cutting around a school bus with its stop arm extended as kids stood nearby. Another driver was arrested for the sixth time for an impaired offense. South St. Paul police stopped one driver for impaired driving twice in a one-week period. St. Paul Police arrested a driver with a BAC of 0.12 on the Holman Field Airport runway. He said he didn't even know he was on a runway. The Department of Public Safety says, in addition to alcohol, substances ranging from cannabis and hemp-derived THC products to prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs can also affect safe driving abilities.
Two Vehicle Crash
A driver was hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Benton County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened on Wednesday, just before 3:30 p.m. on Highway 23 near Foley. A vehicle driven by a 16-year-old boy was turning south onto 105th Avenue from southbound Highway 23 when a pickup was going northbound on the highway. They collided in the intersection. The 16-year-old boy was taken to CentraCare hospital with unknown injuries. His name and where he is from have not been released. The driver of the pickup, 31-year-old Tyler Peterson of Solon Springs, Wisconsin, was not hurt. The Patrol says the road was snow and ice-covered at the time of the crash.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
Recognition for Linda Gohman
Please join us on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30pm in the board room (#209) at the Elementary school prior to the regular meeting for cake in the recognition of the selection of Chair Linda...
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Basketball Carnival
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Girls Basketball presents: Basketball Carnival to be held on Monday, January 26th! There will be a boys and girls double header. Events start at 3:30pm: Pa...
French Toast Breakfast at CTK
Christ the King Catholic School will be holding a French Toast Breakfast on Sunday, January 25th from 9:00 - Noon in the church basement. Serving: Homemade French Toast, Fresh Fruit Parfaits,...
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. ...
Ringnecks Forever Banquet
Ringnecks Forever Banquet will be held Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Parkers Prairie Event Center. Games start at 5:00pm, Dinner at 6:30p, Program at 7:30pm. Tickets are $40.00, ava...
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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