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St. Cloud Woman Pleads Guilty to Fatal Stabbing
A St. Cloud woman has pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing her boyfriend last year. Twenty-four-year-old Katerina Markiv has pleaded guilty to one count of 2nd-degree murder without intent while committing a felony. A second murder charge was dismissed as part of the plea agreement. According to the plea agreement, Markiv will be sentenced to 13-and-a-half years in prison with credit for time already served in the Stearns County Jail. St. Cloud Police were called to an apartment in the 1200 block of Washington Memorial Drive at 4:00 a.m. on December 8th for a domestic-related stabbing. Once they arrived on the scene, officers found 25-year-old Quinton Hughes with a stab wound on the left side of his chest. According to the charges, police found Hughes unresponsive on the floor and Markiv putting pressure on his chest. She said she didn’t mean to stab Hughes, didn’t know Hughes was that close to her, and admitted to investigators that she was in a rage. Court records also state that Markiv said Hughes never hurt her and that she has anger issues. Despite life-saving efforts, Hughes could not be revived and was pronounced dead at the scene. Markiv will be sentenced on January 19th.
Two Vehicle Crash
One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 10 in Morrison County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened just after 8:00 a.m. on Monday near Motley. A pickup was going east on Highway 10, attempting to turn left onto Highway 210, when it collided with a vehicle going west on Highway 10. The pickup driver, 76-year-old Randon Steinkopf of Verndale, was not hurt. The driver of the other vehicle, 19-year-old Nathan Tax of Pierz, was taken to Lakewood Hospital in Staples with non-life-threatening injuries. The State Patrol was assisted by the Motley Police Department and Staples Ambulance.
Vehicle Crashes Catches Fire
One person was hurt when their vehicle caught fire last Friday. The incident happened around 1:30 in the afternoon near Little Falls. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says they received a call about a vehicle on fire near 130th Street and Highway 238 in Pike Creek Township, which is about one mile southwest of Little Falls. Authorities say 55-year-old Julie Moshier of Little Falls was going west on 130th Street when she went off the road and into some trees where her vehicle caught fire. Moshier was taken to St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls with unknown injuries. The sheriff's office was assisted by the Little Falls Fire Department and Mayo Clinic Ambulance.
Deadly ATV Rollover
At least one person died in an ATV rollover in Morrison County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened Sunday just before 8:00 p.m. on Highway 28 in Culdrum Township near Swanville. The Polaris Ranger was traveling northbound on Highway 28 just north of 20th Avenue. While negotiating a left curve, the UTV ran off the road to the right. The two occupants were ejected from the machine. The State Patrol says they were not wearing their seatbelts. The driver was a 44-year-old man from Long Prairie. The passenger was a 45-year-old woman from Long Prairie. Their names have not been released yet. The State Patrol was assisted by the Swanville First Responders, Swanville Fire Department, Mayo Ambulance, and the Morrison County Sheriff's Office.
Gas Prices
Diesel edged modestly higher nationally, while average gasoline prices fell in a majority of states over the last week. Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 6.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.18 per gallon. The national average price of gasoline is unchanged in the last week, averaging $4.24 per gallon. The national average price of diesel has increased 4.0 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $6.34 per gallon. GasBuddy says the national average for gasoline will likely remain above $4 per gallon and diesel above $6 per gallon heading into the general election, with the relief motorists and policymakers remaining elusive, even as states have moved to cut fuel taxes and the Trump administration has pulled virtually every lever available.
SUV Rollover
A Sauk Centre woman was hurt when she rolled her SUV near Benson Saturday morning. The crash happened around 8:15 a.m. on Highway 9 in Clontarf, which is about six miles northwest of Benson. The Minnesota State Patrol says 42-year-old Megan Tengwall of Sauk Centre was driving south on Highway 9 when she lost control of her SUV and rolled near milepost 42. Tengwall was taken to Benson Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The state patrol says alcohol was not a factor in the crash.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
Arts & Crafts Fair - Staples Community Center
Staples Community Center (425 4th Street NE) is hosting and Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, November 21st From 9:00am - 2:00pm.
Hotdish Cookoff - Long Prairie Senior Center
Long Prairie Senior Center will be holding a Hotdish Cookoff Contest on Saturday, November 7th for 11:30am - 1:00pm at the Senior Citizen Center (50 North 3rd Street). Contestants wanted - Gi...
Peace United Church Bazaar and More - Long Prairie
Peace United Church (524 Central Ave, Long Prairie) is holding their Bazaar and More on Saturday, November 7 from 9:00am - 1:00pm. Featuring a Bake Sale, Lunch, Crafts, Granny's Attic and doo...
Trinity Lutheran Church Country Store
2026 Trinity Lutheran Church Country Store (610 2nd Avenue SE, Long Prairie) is set for Saturday, October 31st from 9:00am - 1:00pm. Morning - Fresh Cinnamon Rolls and Caramel Rolls, Lunch - ...
Trunk or Treat - Eagle Bend
Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31st from 2:00pm - 4:00pm on main street in Eagle Bend. Children of all ages encouraged to attend! Dress up and enjoy! Many local businesses & ...
St. Gabriel's Hospital Fall Craft Fair
St. Gabriel's Hospital will be holding their Fall Craft Fair on Thursday, October 29th from 9:00am - 3:30pm in the Lindbergh, Franciscan and Rose conference rooms at St. Gabriel's Hospital (enter a...
Informational presentation sponsored by Iten Funeral Home
Iten Funeral Home will be presenting an informational get-together at the Browerville Community Center on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 2:00pm. Presenters: Pemberton Law Firm, Attorney Nicho...
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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