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09-Dec-2025

Deadly Domestic Incident

A man has died and a woman is in custody following a domestic incident in St. Cloud, police say. St. Cloud PD said officers were called to the 1200 block of Washington Memorial Drive just after 4 a.m. Monday and arrived to find a man suffering from a stab wound. Despite lifesaving efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police took a 23-year-old woman into custody without incident, and she is being held in jail on pending homicide charges. "The suspect and victim were in a domestic relationship and there is no threat to the public," police say. The identities of those involved will be released at a later time.


09-Dec-2025

Two Vehicle Crash

On 12/05/25 Friday afternoon at 4:32 pm The Todd County Sheriff’s Office received 911 call of a two vehicle accident with injuries that occurred at the intersection of County 22 and County 11 in Germania TWP. Logan Perlinger of Wadena, was traveling eastbound on County 22 in a 2022 Chevrolet box van. Perlinger failed to stop at the intersection due to the road conditions, sliding into the intersection. A 2021 Chrysler Pacifica van, driven by Amelia Harren of rural Parkers Prairie, was northbound on County 11 at the time. The two vehicles collided in the intersection. Both vehicles were deemed a total loss. Perlinger and Harren were transported by ambulances from the scene to the Lakewood Hospital in Staples where they were treated for their injuries. The incident is currently under investigation. Clarissa Fire and Rescue, Browerville and Bertha Ambulance, Petries Towing and Minnesota State Patrol assisted with the incident.

08-Dec-2025

Gas Prices

Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 5.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.82.  The national average price of gasoline has fallen 5.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.90. The national average price of diesel has decreased 5.1 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.67 per gallon. Gas Buddy says we're now at multi-year lows heading into Christmas.   A few stations are offering gas under $2 per gallon.  Barring any major disruptions, prices are likely to stay relatively low into the new year.

08-Dec-2025

Hit And Run

One person was hurt after a hit-and-run crash near Willmar Saturday evening. The crash happened at around 6:30 p.m., about 3 miles east of Willmar. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, a car being driven by 41-year-old Asanett Hernandez of Windom was going east on Highway 12 when he was hit by a Chevy pickup truck that then fled east. A passenger in Hernandez's car, 43-year-old Esteban Ortiz, was hurt and taken to the Willmar Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Hernandez was not hurt, no other information has been released, and the crash remains under investigation.

08-Dec-2025

Home Burglary Arrest

A Roseau man and a Bemidji woman are facing felony charges in connection with a home burglary in Bemidji. According to court documents, 38-year-old Joshua Church and 30-year-old Amelia Shockley are accused of breaking into the home on the 2400 block of 1st Street E and taking $30,000 in cash. The owner of the home lives in a care facility, and a person who checks on the residence for the owner noticed a safe in the home was broken into on Nov. 29. After conducting interviews, deputies identified Church and Shockley as suspects. Both admitted to authorities to taking part in the burglary and are facing identical felony second-degree burglary and theft charges. Bail for Shockley was set at $50,000 with no conditions and $25,000 with conditions, while bail for Church was set at $100,000 with no conditions and $75,000 with conditions. Their next court appearances are scheduled for Dec. 15.



Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events

Christmas Day Community Dinner

American Lutheran Church (215 9th Street SE) in Long Prairie will be having a Christmas Day Community Dinner, this will take place after 10:00am worship.  A free heart-warming holiday feast fo...

 

ELIM Church Community Christmas Dinner

ELIM Church in Osakis (16307 141st Ave) will be holding their Community Christmas Dinner on Sunday, December 14th from11:30am - 1:30pm.  Come and celebrate the joy of the season!  Call (3...

 

Long Prairie Lions Christmas Kindness Toy Drive

Long Prairie Lions will be holding their Christmas Kindness Toy Drive November 14 - December 15, 2025.  They will be collecting toys for children & infants up to 15 years of age.  NEW & U...

 

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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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