An elderly woman was the victim of a fatal crash Thursday afternoon in northern Minnesota. The State Patrol says the deadly incident was reported around 12:50 PM at a rural intersection along Highway 59 north of Thief River Falls. The preliminary crash report indicates an SUV was headed south on the highway when it collided with the northbound semi-truck. The State Patrol says the 79-year-old Karlstad woman driving the SUV was killed in the collision. Her name has not been released The driver of the semi-truck was identified as 64-year-old Robert Allan Benson of Mahnomen. He was not injured.
There is an investigation underway after authorities determined a fire was intentionally set at a school. The Meeker County Sheriff's Office says they received a report of a fire alarm at the Atwater Cosmos Grove City school in Grove City just before 8:00 a.m. on Thursday. A short time later, staff at the school called and said there was a fire in a boy's bathroom. Meeker County Sheriff’s Deputies and Grove City Fire Department responded to the school. It was learned that a toilet paper dispenser in the boy's bathroom was ignited, and the fire suppression system was activated. An alert was sent by the school to notify parents and guardians of students. No injuries were reported.
"Celebrate Spring" fundraiser on Sunday, May 4th from 10:30am - 1:00pm at Peace United Church, 524 Central Ave, Long Prairie. Grilled hamburgers, salads, desserts, beverages - free will offer...
Attention Veterans! A special family event in Honor of Our Heroes - come meet and greet a Patriot Assistance Dog, learn about the dog placement process, explore training options for your own ...
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...
"Celebrate Spring" fundraiser on Sunday, May 4th from 10:30am - 1:00pm at Peace United Church, 524 Central Ave, Long Prairie. Grilled hamburgers, salads, desserts, beverages - free will offer...
Attention Veterans! A special family event in Honor of Our Heroes - come meet and greet a Patriot Assistance Dog, learn about the dog placement process, explore training options for your own ...
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...