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Gas Prices
Consumers have seen gasoline prices surge at one of the fastest rates in years after oil prices spiked following the U.S. strikes on Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Gas Buddy says that with additional attacks across the Middle East over the weekend pushing oil prices above $100 per barrel for the first time in years, fuel markets are preparing for a prolonged disruption to global supply flows. Gas Buddy says gasoline prices in many states could climb another 20 to 50 cents per gallon this week. Diesel may rise even more sharply, with increases of 35 to 75 cents per gallon. Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 46.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.27 per gallon. The national average price of gasoline has risen 51.1 cents per gallon, averaging $3.45 per gallon. The national average price of diesel has increased 85.9 cents compared to a week ago and stands at #4.59 per gallon.
House Fire
The Bemidji Fire Department responded Friday morning to a structure fire in the 16000 block of Cardinal Road NW in Liberty Township, approximately 15 miles north of Bemidji, according to the department. The call came in at approximately 10:40 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find a single-story residential structure fully involved in fire, with the building partially collapsed into the basement. Crews initiated a defensive attack and deployed a 1¾-inch attack line to begin extinguishing the fire. As additional crews arrived, further 1¾-inch attack lines were deployed. The fire was eventually extinguished. A total of 27 firefighters and nine pieces of equipment were on scene for approximately four hours. The building and its contents are a total loss. No firefighter injuries were reported. The Bemidji Ambulance Service, Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office, Beltrami Electric Cooperative, Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office, and the American Red Cross assisted at the scene.
One Vehicle Crash
One person was hurt in a crash just outside Litchfield on Saturday. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened around 4:50 p.m. on Highway 12. Authorities say 39-year-old Christopher Griggs of Atwater was driving his pickup west on Highway 12 when he left the road near the Highway 22 intersection. Griggs was taken to Meeker Memorial Hospital in Litchfield with non-life-threatening injuries.
Upcoming Local Events & KEYL/KXDL Events
Community Meeting for Hilltop Square Regional Senior Housing Project
A Community Meeting will be held to celebrate the Hilltop Square Regional Senior (age 55+) Housing Project in Eagle Bend receiving State Housing Funds on Saturday, March 28 at 10:00am at the Hillto...
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...
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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