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One Vehicle Crash
One person was hurt in a single car crash near Long Prairie on Wednesday. The Minnesota State Patrol says at about 2:30 p.m. a car driven by 40-year-old Fanchion Guderian of Browerville was going south on Highway 71 when she left the road and hit a tree. Guderian was taken to CentraCare Long Prairie with non-life-threatening injuries.
Truck Driver Injured In Crash
A truck driver was hurt when his rig slid off the road in Todd County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened just after 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday on Highway 210 in Bartlett Township. Sixty-six-year-old Mickey Lamberth of Champlin was driving the semi westbound when it went off the road and landed on its side. Lamberth was taken to Astera Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Jodi Huisentruit Case
The case of missing Mason City news anchor Jodi Huisentruit is fast approaching its 30th year of going unsolved. Monday brought a rare court hearing for the case pertaining to a 2017 search warrant for two of suspect John Vancise’s cars. Vancise is someone investigators have looked at closely, as he was believed to be one of the last people to see Huisentruit alive. The search warrant was for GPS data for a 1999 Honda Civic and a 2013 GMC SUV. Vansice reportedly passed away in December of 2024, prompting arguments on whether or not the 2017 search warrant can be unsealed. Private investigator Steve Ridge pressing the court to unseal the warrant. Ridge’s attorney Nellie O’Mare argues the state cannot continue to investigate or prosecute someone who died. Even if the warrant stays sealed, Ridge said this still gives him information surrounding his theory of what happened to Huisentruit. Mason City Police have publicly said no useful information came of the search warrant. Although, Cerro Gordo County’s top prosecutor Carlyle Dayle argued it’s not what was found, it’s the information inside the affidavit that could compromise the investigation. Dayle argued there are many facts inside the 2017 affidavit that would be detrimental if made public. Dayle didn’t go into detail, but shared it holds details surrounding the first day Huisentruit went missing. Dayle argued the affidavit could also detail information only the perpetrator may know. In the meantime, Ridge announced Monday he is raising the reward to $100,00 until June 27 for any information leading to Huisentruit’s remains. Ridge, share he has narrowed down his sights to four people. All of whom are still alive expect for Vansice. The judge is going to review the search warrant and will have an answer on whether or not the search warrant will be unsealed within 30 days.
Three Men Plead Guilty To murder
Three men have pleaded guilty to charges related to the June 2023 murder of a Bemidji teenager, Andrew Fisher. Daniel Keezer has pleaded guilty to the murder while his brother, Robert Keezer, and associate, James Burnette, also pleaded guilty to the crimes of aiding and abetting aggravated robbery. In the early hours of June 24th, 2023, the Bemidji Police Department received reports of a physical altercation outside on the 1800 block of Minnesota Court. When officers arrived, Fisher was lying in the middle of the road and bleeding from multiple stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. During an investigation with police and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), it was learned the Keezer brothers and Burnette lured Fisher with text messages in an intent to rob him. Robert Keezer and Burnette admitted in open court that they both helped in robbing Fisher. Daniel Keezer admitted he had a knife on him during the incident and was the one who stabbed Fisher multiple times. The county attorney is seeking a sentence of 35 years for Daniel Keezer along with 15-year sentences for Robert Keezer and Burnette. Robert Keezer and Burnette are scheduled to be sentenced March 25th, 2025. Daniel Keezer’s sentencing is scheduled for April 25th, 2025.Two Vehicle Crash
A Tuesday afternoon crash near Randall sent one person to the hospital. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says they received a call about a crash around 3:50 p.m. at the intersection of Bison Road and 230th Street about three miles west of Randall in Parker Township. Authorities say 61-year-old Dwight Soderman of Brainerd was going east on 230th Street while 40-year-old Lance Hedin of Motley was going north on Bison Road. Hedin pulled out in front of Soderman and was hit in the intersection. Soderman was taken to St. Gabriel's Hospital in Little Falls with unknown injuries.
Gas Prices
Gas prices have fallen in the past week. Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 5.1 cents per gallon, averaging $2.95. The national average has fallen 3.8 cents per gallon, averaging $3.04. The national average price of diesel has decreased 1.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.62 per gallon. The Trump administration has promised tariffs that could not only create economic uncertainty but also impact what some motorists pay at the pump in the weeks ahead. Gas Buddy says given the volatility surrounding the tariff situation forecasting fuel prices remains challenging.
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