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Two Vehicle Crash
There was a two-vehicle crash in Stearns County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened on Tuesday at about 5:30 p.m. near Melrose. A pickup was traveling south on Highway 4 while a van was crossing the highway on County Road 186 when the two vehicles collided in the intersection. The driver of the pickup, 40-year-old Beth Schlangen of Paynesville, was taken to Melrose Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the van, 53-year-old Tina Haugen of Melrose, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Woman Found Dead At Park
A Baudette woman was found dead at a Lake of the Woods County park Friday after her vehicle was reported abandoned, according to the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 12:18 p.m. Friday, July 31, the Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an abandoned vehicle at Clementson Rapids Park. Baudette Fire and Rescue and Lake of the Woods Ambulance were called to assist in search efforts. At approximately 2:42 p.m., members of Baudette Fire and Rescue located the vehicle’s registered owner, Blossom Chwialkowski, 64, of Baudette, deceased. The incident remains under investigation pending a full autopsy. The Lake of the Woods County Sheriff’s Office is being assisted by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.Car Hit By Train
A Cushing man was seriously hurt when his vehicle was hit by a train early Saturday. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says it happened at around 2:30 a.m. Saturday in the city of Randall. Sixty-two-year-old James Progreba was driving on East 6th Street when his vehicle stalled on the railroad tracks. Progreba was able to get out of his vehicle before it was hit by an Amtrak train. The sheriff's office says Progreba was hit with debris from the crash and was airlifted to St. Cloud Hospital with unknown injuries. The sheriff's office was assisted by Randall Fire & Rescue, Mayo Ambulance and Life Link III.
Motorcycle Crash
A Dalton man suffered severe, possibly critical injuries Friday evening after losing control of his motorcycle south of Underwood, the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office said. The crash was reported at 8:24 p.m. July 31 in the 27000 block of County Highway 35. Norbert Tacner, 45, was the sole occupant of the motorcycle. Authorities said he lost control and entered the ditch. Tacner was flown to Essentia Hospital in Fargo. Underwood Fire and Rescue, Ringdahl Ambulance, the Minnesota State Patrol and Life Link assisted at the scene. The incident remains under investigation by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.Vehicle Fire
The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle fire Sunday evening in the 38000 block of 435th Street, west of Perham. The call came in at 6:48 p.m. Members of the Dent Fire Department and the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. No injuries were reported. The vehicle is considered a total loss. Nothing suspicious has been noted at this time. The incident remains under investigation.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
Civic Fair
A free fair to learn all you need to vote in the 2026 election. This includes: registering to vote, mail in ballot, dates and how to run as a candidate. The event will be held at Mi Pue...
FREE CONCERT - The Barnstorming Tour of America
A FREE CONCERT will be held Saturday, September 5th at the Dale and Marie Katterhagen farm (27504 350th Street, Browerville) at 1:00pm. The Barnstorming Tour of America featuring Jeff Corle (...
Long Prairie Fire Department Annual Corn & Chicken Feed
The Long Prairie Fire Department is holding their Annual Sweet Corn & Chicken Feed on Thursday, August 13th from 4-7pm - Drive thru. Chicken provided by Smoke-N-Motion. Free will donation, yo...
Pulled Pork and Corn Feed - St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church will be holding a Pulled Pork and Corn Feed on Friday, August 7th from 4:30 - 7:00pm at the Swanville Lions Park. Serving: pulled pork on a bun, hot do...
Long Prairie Lions Senior Picnic
The Long Prairie Lions will be holding their Senior Picnic on Monday, August 10 at Lions Park Lake Charlotte. Come and enjoy some food, fellowship and see your friends! Social 4:15pm, M...
Arts in the Park - Eagle Bend
FREE Annual Arts in the Park will be held on Sunday, August 9th beginning at 12:00pm, Nelson Park , 401 3rd Ave, Eagle Bend MN. Arts, crafts, vendors, food, kids activities, Live Music starin...
Community Clothing Closet - Zion Lutheran Church in Browerville
Zion Lutheran Church (1021 Park Ave N) in Browerville MN has been busy creating a Community Clothes Closet at the church. They have been collecting clothing for men, women, juniors and children and...
Arts in the Park - Eagle Bend
The FREE Annual Arts in the Park will be held Sunday, August 9th beginning at 12:00pm, Nelson Park (401 3rd Ave NW) Eagle Bend with music at 1:00pm. Arts, music, crafts, vendors, food, kids a...
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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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