 The president's budget proposal eliminates public media funding. Learn how you can help at lptv.org slash action. A motley man was killed when he struck a tree while driving a tractor causing him to fall off onto the ground. First responders from the Morrison County Sheriff's Department found 72-year-old James Nelson trapped underneath the rear tire. The incident happened before 545 Thursday afternoon near a home along Highway 10 in Motley Township which is two miles south of Motley. Nelson was declared dead at the scene. The Sheriff's Department was assisted by the Minnesota State Patrol and Motley Police Department at the scene. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.