Victim’s name released in Parkers Prairie bull attack

Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) – The victim’s name has been released in the fatal bull attack in rural Parkers Prairie on Saturday evening.

64-year-old Jerry Altman of Parkers Prairie was attacked by a bull at a residence west of the city of Parkers Prairie in Effington Township.

Law enforcement responded to the scene and euthanized the bull in order to perform life saving measures on Altman, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other injuries were reported and the incident remains under an active investigation by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.

Becker County 4-H brings home multiple champions and ribbon winners from Minnesota State Fair

Becker County 4-H livestock participants have raised two champions, two reserve champions and multiple ribbon winners at the Minnesota State Fair.

Taylor Schauer raised a champion slick-shorn steer and Thea Mattson finished in second place in the highly competitive category.

Shawndra St. Germain raised a champion rabbit in the mini-satin/senior doe division with Kylee St. Germain finishing as the reserve rabbit champion in the mini-satin/junior doe division.

Skylure Lehman also received reserve champion status for a rabbit in the Holland lop/junior buck division.

Elliot Lawrence, Becker County 4-H educator, said he’s proud of each of the Becker County 4-H kids for showing their livestock at the fair and added the kids know each show is a learning experience, which helps them become better showers and breeders in the future.

“Becker County has a really strong livestock program in 4-H,” said Lawrence. “We usually send down a pretty good showing for the state fair and we are really proud of the kids that come back with high placings, but, of course, it’s always a learning experience. We like to make sure that the kids know that as long as they are learning from year-to-year, that’s really what they are winning. It’s not all about top placings. It’s about doing better than you did the previous year.”

Lawrence also said the camaraderie between 4-H kids is unmatched. Adding, he’s still in contact with a lot of friends that he met when he was in the program.

“You are really making long-life friends,” he said. “I was in 4-H myself as a kid and I still talk to friends I made in 4-H … there’s an international exchange program, so you can make friends from all over the world, so it’s a pretty unique experience.”

Overall, Becker County 4-H entered 35 animals into competition at the state fair.

The Becker County 4-H program runs year round and anyone interested in joining 4-H should check out the University of Minnesota Extension Becker County 4-H website, Facebook page, or call: 218-846-7328.

The complete list of Becker County 4-H livestock participants and their awards can be found on our website or through the Lakes Area Radio app.

Battle Lake woman injured in Ottertail crash

A Battle Lake woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash in Ottertail on Thursday.

On Aug. 24 at 11:21 a.m., a 2022 Toyota RAV4, driven by 49-year-old Leslie Christine Anderson of Battle Lake, left the roadway at County Road 1 and Daisy Road in Ottertail.

The SUV struck a road sign, a nearby building, and then crossed the road and struck a tree.

Anderson suffered minor leg and facial injuries, and was transported to Perham Health for treatment.

Anderson was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash and law enforcement believes alcohol may have played a role in the incident.

The crash remains under an active investigation.

White Earth Nation highlights opioid recovery services amid recent overdoses

The White Earth Reservation Business Committee issued a news release addressing recent opioid overdoses and highlighted many of the services the nation provides to combat drug addiction and overdoses.

According to a news release, the committee states the primary reasons for these recent overdose deaths are: people using alone; using the same dosage after a break in using; and using another drug that was unexpectedly cut with fentanyl.

The committee states, quote: “(White Earth Nation department) teams share our community grief over the loss of loved ones, neighbors and friends … Together we remain dedicated to saving lives and overcoming tragedies. The White Earth Band will continue to make available every resource it has to address the increase in overdoses.”

The news release also lists many programs and services already operating on the White Earth Reservation, which include: Widespread employee and citizen naloxone rescue training and free naloxone supplies; on-call peer recovery support specialists; on-call crisis response units; and residential chemical dependency treatment options for adults, adolescents and families. 

They also pledged to initiate new support services, which includes a new pilot program to provide pre-trial release harm reduction training and Narcan kits. They also said they plan to hold informational and discussion-based meetings with community members to hear concerns and ideas about how to address problems with being connected to a recovery program.

If you need assistance, please contact:

White Earth Police Department (218) 983-3281

White Earth Behavioral Health (218) 983-3286

White Earth Police Department Tipline 1-877-410-8550

White Earth Overdose Response Coordinator Ralph Goodman (218) 401-3198

Two Motley residents injured in motorcycle-deer strike

Two Motley residents were injured in motorcycle-deer crash on Saturday night.

On Aug. 26 at 7:37 p.m., at 2015 Honda Touring motorcycle was westbound on Highway 210, west of Motley, Minn., when it struck a deer near the County Road 1 intersection in Sylvan Township.

The driver of the motorcycle, 53-year-old Joseph Leonard Eischeid, and his passenger, 50-year-old Heather Ann Eischeid, both suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the collision and were transported to Lakewood Health in Staples for treatment.

Both riders were not wearing their helmets at the time of the crash and law enforcement believes alcohol does not appear to have played a role in the incident.

Frazee man charged with felony DWI, other misdemeanors

A Frazee man has been charged in Becker County District Court with two counts of felony DWI and other charges for reckless driving and damage to property.

According to court records, on June 24, emergency dispatchers received a report of a white Toyota driving through a yard and damaging property. The vehicle then fled the scene.

A police officer noticed a similar vehicle entering Frazee at a high rate of speed and failed to stop at a stop sign. The officer believed the vehicle to be travelling at about 80-90 mph and attempted to pull the vehicle over.

The vehicle continued at a high rate of speed, making multiple turns, and failing to stop for a second stop sign.

34-year-old Alex Carlin Maves of rural Frazee was arrested at a nearby residence in connection with the incident.

Maves holds multiple previous DWI convictions within the past ten years in Minnesota and Idaho.

His next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 22.

Detroit Lakes Community Theatre swaps ‘GODSPELL’ for ‘The Sweet Delilah Swim Club’

The Lakes Area Community Theatre has decided to change their fall show from GODSPELL to the comedic-drama, “The Sweet Delilah Swim Club.”

In a Holmes Theatre news release, the play is described as, quote, “a captivating theatrical experience that explores the profound strength of female friendships.”

The play follows a group of five extraordinary women who, bound together by their shared love for swimming, navigate the tides of life’s challenges with unwavering camaraderie and resilient humor. As they gather at their beloved swim club over the course of several years, audiences will be swept up in the touching journey of these women as they confront personal trials, celebrate triumphs, and discover the enduring power of connection.

“The Sweet Delilah Swim Club” will be performed at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes from Oct. 5-7 and tickets can be purchased through the Holmes Theatre box office or online at: www.DLCCC.org.

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