Latest News
ATV accident
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Friday, October 2nd at approximately 5:49 pm, their office received a report of an ATV accident at a residence off Hawthorne Road, approximately three miles east of Little Falls, MN in Belle Prairie Township. According to the Sheriff's Office, 29-year-old Zachary Tomsche of Albany MN, was operating an ATV with passenger 26-year-old Logan Gerads of Rice, MN. The ATV hit a bump, causing Gerards to be thrown from the machine. Gerards struck his head on a steel pole located in the yard. Gerads was transported to St. Gabriel’s Hospital by Mayo Clinic Ambulance with unknown injuries. The accident remains under investigation. Alcohol is believed to have been a factor. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by Mayo Clinic Ambulance.
DNR opens commercial fishing licenses
Minnesota DNR Opens Commercial Fishing License Bids for areas of Minnesota. The licenses cover fishing areas in parts of western and northern Minnesota, including counties along the Minnesota River and portions of Clearwater, Beltrami and Hubbard counties. The D-N-R says applicants should have experience using commercial fishing equipment such as seines and hoop nets and be able to transport large quantities of fish. Applications must be received by November 6th. Licensed operators are responsible for marketing or legally disposing of fish harvested through their operations.
Man eludes authorities in cornfield
A 52-year-old Watertown man fled from Meeker County deputies twice Sunday afternoon before disappearing into a cornfield in Dassel. A deputy stopped Steven Oachs, who allegedly gave a false name before fleeing on foot into a cornfield. Oachs later emerged and was picked up by a friend. Deputies stopped the vehicle, but Oachs again fled into the cornfield. Deputies established a perimeter and used drones, while a Minnesota State Patrol helicopter assisted with the search. Oachs was not located. Authorities say Oachs has multiple drug-related warrants for his arrest.
Traffic accident
On Saturday, at approximately 2:00pm, the Minnesota State Patrol responded to and investigated a three-vehicle crash on Highway 71 near Hope Drive, just north of Long Prairie. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the initial crash involved two vehicles that were northbound when one struck the other from behind. One of those vehicles then struck a southbound vehicle. There were reported non-life threatening injuries but none of the occupants were transported by ambulance. The Minnesota State Patrol was assisted by Long Prairie Police Department, Todd County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Long Prairie Fire Department, Long Prairie Ambulance and the Browerville Ambulance. The crash remains under investigation.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
51st Annual Meatball Supper - Grey Eagle
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle (219 Cedar St S) is holding their 51st Annual Meatball Supper on Saturday, October 10the from 4:30 - 7:00pm. Menu: Meatballs in Gravy, Pot...
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...
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...
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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