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Fatal Crash
A Rice man died in a crash in Benton County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened at about 8:15 p.m. on Thursday on Highway 23 near Sauk Rapids. A 2007 Jeep Commander was westbound when the vehicle exited the roadway and collided with a tree and power box. Authorities have not released the name of the 30-year-old man from Rice. The State Patrol was assisted by the Benton County Sheriff's Office, Sauk Rapids Fire, and Mayo Ambulance.
One Missing Girl From Wilmar Found
One of two 15-year-old girls reported missing from Willmar has been found safe, but the other is still missing. In an update on Wednesday, the Minnesota BCA canceled the missing persons alert for Brooklynn Greenwaldt, but has kept it active for Paige Wollman. Appeal to find Willmar girls who have been missing for a weekAppeal to find Willmar girls who have been missing for a week The pair disappeared on Sep. 1, but police say Brooklynn has since been located. The teen was reportedly with Paige Wollman on Wednesday morning at the Tobies gas station in Hinckley, Minnesota, about 130 miles away from Willmar. “Paige is now on her own and still missing,” the BCA said. She is described as 5’5″ and weighs 145 lbs. She was last seen wearing a black zip-up sweatshirt, black t-shirt, skinny jeans, white Nike socks, and brown sandals. Anyone with information should contact Willmar Police Department at 320-235-2244 or call 911.
Three Vehicle Collision
Three vehicles collided at a busy intersection in Todd County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened at about 5:35 p.m. on Thursday at the intersection of Highway 71 and Highway 210 in Hewitt. Seventy-five-year-old Richard Steinert of Long Prairie was taken to Astera Health with non-life-threatening injuries. His passenger, 68-year-old Emily Steinert of Long Prairie, was also taken to Astera Health with non-life-threatening injuries. Thirty-eight-year-old Carmen Larson of Perham was not hurt. Forty-year-old Devin Hines of Long Prairie was not hurt.
Two Vehicle Crash
A two-vehicle crash in Sherburne County early Thursday morning injured three people. The incident happened on Highway 10 in Big Lake Township just after 6:40 a.m. The Minnesota State Patrol says 23-year-old Jacob Vorobyev of Becker was driving a transit van eastbound on Highway 10. Meanwhile, 43-year-old Audrey Weaver of Becker was also eastbound on Highway 10 in her SUV. The vehicles collided near County Road 43. Weaver and her 15-year-old female passenger were both taken to Mercy Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Information on a 12-year-old female passenger in the SUV will be released at a later time. There is no information on her condition. The van driver, Vorobyev, was not hurt.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
51st Annual Lone Eagle Auto Club Car Show & Swap Meet
51st Annual Lone Eagle Auto Club "Top 60 Car Show", Swap Meet and Used Car Corral, Sunday September 13, 2026 from 7:00am - 2:00pm RAIN OR SHINE. This event is being held at the Morrison Count...
Parkinson's Support Group
Parkinson's Support Group Meeting for anyone with Parkinson's, their families and caregivers will meet next on October 6, 2026 at 2:00pm at CentraCare Long Prairie (20 9th Street SE) West Campus bo...
Peace United Church Hotdish Lunch
Peace United Church in Long Prairie (524 Central Avenue) is holding their Hotdish Lunch on Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 10:30am - 1:00pm. Variety of Hotdish, Bread with butter & Desserts.&...
St. John's Catholic Church 41st Annual Craft Fair
St. John's Catholic Church in Swanville will be holding their 41st Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, October 3rd from 9:00am - 3:00pm. 50+ exhibitors!! Other attractions include cakewalks,...
Eagle Bend Lions Gun Bingo
Eagle Bend Lions will be holding GUN BINGO on Sunday, October 25th at the Eagle Bend Vets Club. Doors will open at 11:00am, Bingo starts at 2:00pm with 10 games. MUST BE 18 TO PLAY. &nb...
Hilltop 8th Annual Waffle Feed
Hilltop Regional Kitchen (131 Park Ave, Eagle Bend) will be holding their 8th Annual Waffle Feed on Sunday, September 20th!! Serving: Waffles, Sausage, Applesauce, Strawberries, Whipped Cream...
Zion Lutheran Church 2026 Harvest Festival
Sauk Centre Zion Lutheran Church (316 Maple Street) will be holding their 2026 Harvest Festival on Sunday, September 12 from 5:00 - 7:00pm. Menu: Tender roast beef, real mashed potatoes, glaz...
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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