Latest News
Bear Hunting
Approximately 2,700 bears have been shot in Minnesota as of Monday according to the Minnesota DNR. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News says that number is "pretty good" compared last year where Minnesota was at 1,600 at the same time last year. Schmitt says the bear harvest is up about 40% from season. He says the expectation was that this would be a good bear hunting season and that is holding true. Schmitt believes the expectation was that 3,500 to 4,000 bears would be shot in the state this season. The bear hunting season continues through October 18. Schmitt says 2024 saw one of the highest amount of bears shot at 3,530. He says reports he's heard indicate that most hunters who wanted to shoot a bear, have.
Car/Semi Crash
One person was injured in a crash between a car and a semi-truck. The incident happened just after 7:30 p.m. on Thursday on Interstate 94 in Albertville. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when they collided, and the car rolled. Forty-eight-year-old Wendy Jackson of Fargo was taken to Maple Grove Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Forty-one-year-old Adam Gamachu of Blaine was not hurt.
Car/Tractor Crash
On Thursday September 17, the Todd County Sheriff's Office responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of County Road 14 and Morrison Line Road, rural Todd County. It was learned that a 2024 Ford Expedition, driven by Hannah Weishalla of Browerville, was traveling west on County 14. A John Deere tractor pulling a silage trailer, driven by a juvenile male of rural Randall, was turning onto County Road 14 from Morrison Line Road, to travel west on County 14. The two vehicles collided at the intersection, causing serious damage to both vehicles. Both drivers were evaluated by medical personnel. The Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by the Browerville Ambulance, Browerville Fire Department, and Petrie's Towing.
Murder
A 17-year-old boy from Walker, Minnesota, died of a gunshot wound in a death ruled a homicide, according to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. An autopsy completed by the Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the ruling, Sheriff Bryan Welk said. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made, according to the sheriff’s office. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is being assisted by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Leech Lake Tribal Police and the Paul Bunyan Drug Task Force, the sheriff’s office said. Anyone with information relevant to the case is asked to contact the Cass County Sheriff’s Office at 218-547-1424 or 1-800-450-2677, or the Minnesota Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-222-8477 or online at crimestoppersmn.org, according to the sheriff’s office. A male was found dead Sunday, Sept. 13, at approximately 7:57 a.m., after the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a request for an ambulance from the Leech Lake Tribal Police for a report of a man possibly deceased in the area of John Moose Drive NW in Pike Bay Township, rural Cass Lake, according to the sheriff’s office. Medical crews and officers arrived and found a male deceased in the yard of a residence.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
Potato Pancake & Sausage Brunch
Trinity Lutheran Church (610 2nd Avenue SE) in Long Prairie are hosting a Potato Pancake & Sausage Brunch on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at the church. All you can eat! Menu: Potato pancake...
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...
Jackson and the Burn sponsored by Iten Funeral Home
Iten Funeral Home will be presenting Jackson and the Burn at the funeral home on Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:30pm. Come enjoy a fun, free night of music and light refreshments.
Todd County Museum Tour at the Camp Ripley Museum
The Todd County Museum is hosting a bus tour to Camp Ripley Museum on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Register by stopping at the Todd County Museum or mail your payment, name and phone numb...
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...
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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