Kenneth Dana Ruud Injured in Onamia Township Vehicle Accident on December 9, 2025 in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota

On December 9, 2025, Kenneth Dana Ruud, a 70-year-old resident of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a single-vehicle accident in Onamia Township, Mille Lacs County. The incident occurred when the Ford F150 he was riding in, driven by 72-year-old Stephen James Yoos, slid on icy roads near Highway 169 and 310th Street, went off the roadway, and rolled. Emergency response included Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office, Mille Lacs Ambulance, and Onamia Fire, who provided immediate assistance at the scene.

Both occupants were reported with non-life-threatening injuries. Safety measures were partially observed, as the driver was restrained with a seat belt, while Ruud, the passenger, was not wearing a seat belt. No alcohol involvement was reported. The incident highlights the hazards of winter driving conditions in Mille Lacs County.