Wild Ride Ends Near Long Prairie

(AP)  There were some anxious moment near Long Prairie Wednesday, as lawmen brought commandeered van under control.

A mental health patient from Fergus Falls was to be transported to a secure facility in Anoka when he kicked the driver out of the van and stepped on the gas.  A chase ensued involving a Becker County deputy. 

It ended near Long Prairie when the 37-year-old man tried to make a U-turn.  He was struck from behind by the deputy.  He is currently in jail.