25-Nov-2025

Gas Prices

Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 2.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.92. The national average price of gasoline has remained unchanged over the last week, averaging $3.03. The national average price of diesel has increased 0.8 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $3.77 per gallon. Gas Buddy says many states could begin to see declines in gas prices in the weeks ahead, just in time for the holidays.

25-Nov-2025

Storm Warning

.WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST

WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow

  accumulations between 5 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45

  mph.

* WHERE...Todd and Douglas Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and

  blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous

  conditions will impact the Tuesday evening commute. Gusty winds

  could bring down tree branches.

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely

necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden

changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the

motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your

destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially

cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is

winterized and in good working order.

25-Nov-2025

Two Vehicle Crash

Two people were hurt in a crash in Meeker County near Watkins.  The Minnesota State Patrol reports that the incident occurred on Monday at approximately 8:45 p.m. in Forest Prairie Township. A car driven by 50-year-old Perry Philippi of Eden Valley was going west on Highway 55.  An SUV driven by 49-year-old Ernesto Delgadovazquez of Cold Spring was going north on County Road 34.  They collided in the intersection in a T-bone type crash. Delgadovazquez was taken to St. Cloud Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  Philippi was taken to Meeker Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

24-Nov-2025

Three Homes Destroyed By Fire

Three unoccupied homes were destroyed in a fire early Saturday morning on November 22nd in Otter Tail County. The Otter Tail County Dispatch received reports of multiple residences on fire in the 28000 block of Augustana Trail in Amor Township at 2:53 a.m., according to a report from Deputy Colton Odash. All three homes involved in the fire appear to be a complete loss. No injuries were reported from the incident. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Fire departments from Battle Lake, Ottertail, Underwood, Fergus Falls and Perham responded to assist with the fire. The State Fire Marshal’s Office also responded to the scene. The Sheriff’s Office assisted with the response.

24-Nov-2025

Two Duck Hunters Rescued After Boat Capsized

Two duck hunters were rescued Sunday morning after their boat capsized on Lake Alvin, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 9:57 a.m. reporting a capsized boat with two duck hunters in the water on the north side of Lake Alvin. 23 year old Ashten Buseman, of Alexandria, Minnesota, and 22 year old Ty Weller also  of Alexandria, Minnesota, were duck hunting when their boat capsized. A Conservation Officer with the Minnesota DNR and Douglas County Deputies responded to locate and rescue the two hunters. Deputies found Buseman on the Arrowwood Resort Golf Course. He told deputies that Weller was still in the water near the capsized boat. The Conservation Officer with the Minnesota DNR and Douglas County Deputies used a DNR shallow water boat to locate and rescue Weller at 10:11 a.m. Both hunters received medical attention on scene. This is the second time in a year that MN DNR and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have rescued duck hunters from a significantly overloaded boat while in cold water.

24-Nov-2025

Two Killed In Highway Crash

Two people died, and a Freeport woman is in serious condition after a car crash on Saturday afternoon. The Minnesota State Patrol says at about 2:30 p.m., a GMC Acadia being driven by 50-year-old Shawn Slaven of Plymouth was going east on Highway 55 near Rockford. Meanwhile, a Chevy Equinox being driven by 20-year-old Mindimoie Diggines of St. Paul was going west on the highway. The two SUVs collided near the intersection of County Road 33, and both vehicles rolled into the ditch. Both Slaven and Diggines died in the crash. A passenger in Diggnes' SUV, 18-year-old Brooke Hoheisel of Freeport, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the Hennepin County Medical Center. A second passenger in Diggnes' SUV, 18-year-old Precious Diggines of Minneapolis, was taken to North Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The crash remains under investigation.