Latest News
Emerald Ash Borer Found In Todd County
The invasive insect Emerald Ash Borer continues to spread across Minnesota with a new infestation discovered in Todd County. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has confirmed EAB in trees along State Highway 28 near Burtrum. There are now 60 Minnesota counties in the state with the invasive insect. It was first discovered in 2009. Because it's the first time EAB has been found in Todd County, the MDA is enacting an emergency quarantine of the entire county. It limits the movement of firewood and ash material out of the area. The insect larvae kill ash trees by tunneling under the bark and feeding on the part of the tree that carries nutrients up and down the trunk. A virtual informational meeting for residents and tree care will be held with experts from the MDA. The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 14th, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
New School Bus Law
A new Minnesota law is now in effect which requires drivers to stop 20 feet from a school bus when they see red lights flashing, and remain stopped until those lights stop flashing. DFL Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law last month, which updates language that some say created a loophole for when drivers had to stop. Previously, it was when the lights were flashing and the stop arm was extended. Now, whether or not the stop arm is fully out, you need to stop."From behind the wheel, you don't always see everything," said Minnesota State Patrol Lt. Brian Reu. "You can't see the child that's about to step off the bus. You may not see the child that's about to cross in front of the bus. You can't predict what a child is going to do next. That's why this law change is designed to be simple. It takes that guess work out of the equation and puts the responsibility squarely where it belongs — on you as the other drivers." Anyone caught passing, or not stopping for a bus with its red lights flashing, could face a $500 fine.
Shooting
A man is dead and a woman is injured after police responded to a shots fired call in Mankato, Minnesota, Sunday afternoon. A suspect is in custody, police say. According to Mankato police, officers were called to a residence on Castle Pines Drive. When they arrived, they found the man, who was already dead. Police arrested the suspect at the residence. The woman was taken to the hospital where she remains in stable condition. Authorities do not believe there is an additional threat to the public.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
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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