Latest News
Fatal Pedestrian Train Accident
A Little Falls man was struck and killed by a train. The Police Department says the incident happened on Wednesday at 9:45 p.m. near 9th Avenue and Lindbergh Drive Northwest in Little Falls. Emergency personnel responded to the scene, where the pedestrian was pronounced dead. He has been identified as 45-year-old Thomas Balaski of Little Falls. His body was taken to the Medical Examiner's Office for examination.Police say the circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation. The Little Falls Police Department was assisted by the Minnesota State Patrol, Morrison County Sheriff's Office, and the Little Falls Fire Department.
Slow Speed Police Chase
Waite Park police have arrested a man after he led them on a slow-speed chase and allegedly damaged several squad cars. Police say the incident began at about 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday An officer spotted 20-year-old Anthony Pace, who was a suspect in a reported domestic assault that happened on Monday. The officer conducted a traffic stop on 7th Street South, approached Pace’s vehicle, and asked him to step out of the car. Pace asked why he was being stopped. After being informed he was being detained, he rolled up his window, started to drive forward, then backed up toward the officer and drove away. During the pursuit, Officers conducted a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle, but Pace continued driving. During the slow-speed pursuit, Pace’s vehicle intentionally struck a Waite Park Squad car, causing damage. Pace continued driving, striking additional squad cars. Officers then boxed the vehicle in and, with weapons drawn, ordered Pace to exit the vehicle. As Pace began to exit his vehicle, an officer made contact with him, and Pace attempted to go back into his vehicle. Officers physically removed Pace from his vehicle, and he was arrested without further incident.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
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...
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...
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...
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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