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Fatal Crash
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Benton County on Thursday morning. The incident happened east of St. Cloud on Highway 95 near 65th Avenue NE at around 6:45 a.m. The patrol says a Ford Mustang was eastbound on Highway 95 when the driver lost control and struck a westbound Ford Ranger. Three other vehicles were also westbound and collided while trying to avoid the initial crash. The patrol says the driver of the Mustang, 29-year-old Austin Greenwaldt of St. Cloud, was killed in the crash. The driver of the pickup, 21-year-old Oscar Pendergrass of Cambridge, was taken to St. Cloud Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of a Jeep Renegade, 47-year-old Christina Dimler of Zimmerman, was also taken to St. Cloud Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The other two drivers, 51-year-old Eric Beehler of Foley and 34-year-old Hope Nelson of Foley, were not hurt. The patrol says the highway was snow and ice-covered at the time of the crash.
Highway Crashes
A winter storm that hit the region Tuesday night into Wednesday caused more than 800 crashes across Minnesota and North Dakota, according to road officials. The Minnesota State Patrol (MSP) reported 468 property damage crashes from midnight Tuesday through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, with 34 injury crashes and 374 vehicles sliding off roadways. Updated numbers from Wednesday night through Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. showed an additional 88 property damage crashes, 10 injury crashes and one fatal crash .In North Dakota, the Highway Patrol reported 41 crashes from midnight Wednesday through 9 a.m. Thursday, with none resulting in serious injury. 30 of those crashes occurred in the Southeast Region. Officials also responded to 71 motorist assists, with 32 in the Southeast Region, for a total of 297 statewide events. The combined totals from both states exceeded 800 crashes in a 24-hour period.
Two Vehicle Crash
Three people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash near Paynesville. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened just before 6:30 p.m. on Thursday on Highway 23. One vehicle was traveling west on the highway while the second vehicle was traveling south on 293rd Avenue when they collided.Ninety-three-year-old Geraline Heitke of Paynesville and her passenger, 91-year-old Ruby Elmhorst of Paynesville, were both taken to CentraCare Paynesville Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Thirty-six-year-old Zachary Haaf of Paynesville was also taken to CentraCare Paynesville Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The State Patrol was assisted by Mayo Ambulance, Paynesville Fire and Police, and CentraCare Ambulance.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
Long Prairie American Legion Post 12 Gun Bingo and Gun Raffle
American Legion Post 12 (714 Commerce Road) Long Prairie will be holding a Gun Bingo and Gun Raffle on Sunday, March 8th. Bingo ticket sales will start at 12:30pm with Bingo starting at 2:00p...
8th Annual Chili & Soup Supper - American Legion Riders
The American Legion Riders will be holding their 8th Annual Chili and Soup Supper at the Long Prairie American Legion on Saturday, March 7th serving from 3:00 - 7:33pm.There will be a silent auctio...
Grief Share Session
Starting February 9th, 2026, Todd County will be holding a Grief Share session each Monday for 13 weeks at First Baptist Church (401 4th St. S) in Long Prairie from 6:00 - 8:00pm. We will stu...
Sauk Centre Lions 65th Annual Pancake Day
The Sauk Centre Lions will be hosting their 65th Annual Benefit Pancake Day on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Sauk Centre High School Cafeteria. Serving will be from 8:00am - 1:00pm. T...
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