Category Archives: Community

Man in Custody for Assault on Hospital Security Guard
In a disturbing incident at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, N.D., Andrew Mattson faces an assault charge for allegedly attacking an on-duty hospital security guard. The altercation unfolded on March 18...
Paul Torres Mar 20, 2024

Alexandria Tech & Community College Receives $750K MN DEED Grant
Governor Tim Walz announced nearly $20 million in grants for Minnesota's workforce through the Drive for 5 Workforce initiative. This initiative aims to prepare more Minnesotans for high-demand jobs i...
Paul Torres Mar 20, 2024

Otter Tail County Jail's Conditional Status Follows Disturbing Human Rights Violations
Otter Tail County Jail's license has been placed on conditional status by the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) following disturbing incidents of human rights violations. An inmate was deprive...
Paul Torres Mar 20, 2024

Potential Agreement Reached on State Capitol Sports Betting Bill
In St. Paul, Minnesota, a breakthrough has emerged in the push to legalize sports betting, but there are still formidable challenges ahead. Representative Zack Stephenson from Coon Rapids revealed a p...
Paul Torres Mar 20, 2024

Mother Nature Tricks Minnesotans with Spring-like Weather
As spring officially began, winter is making a comeback with possible snowfall. The National Weather Service warns of near-critical fire weather conditions on Wednesday, followed by a chance of severa...
Paul Torres Mar 20, 2024

Dalton Man Arrested After Police Pursuit
A man from Otter Tail County, Aaron Christopher Bremmer, 30, of Dalton, faces a slew of charges following a police chase. The charges include felony criminal damage to property over $1,000, felony fle...
Paul Torres Mar 20, 2024

Death of Willmar Man During Eviction Ruled Homicide Following Tasing
The death of a 75-year-old Willmar man, tased by police during an eviction, has been classified as a homicide. incident occurred on January 29th when officers attempted a court-ordered eviction. After...
Paul Torres Mar 20, 2024

Woman Trapped in Suspected DWI-Related Crash
Early Wednesday morning, the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office received a distress call about a vehicle overturned in the water on German Lake Road, south of Underwood. Deputy Chris Peterson arrived ...
Paul Torres Mar 20, 2024

Sanford Ambulance Seeks Solutions for Staffing Challenges
Sanford Ambulance Grapples with Staff Shortages Amidst Pandemic Challenges. Tim Meyer, Senior Director of Emergency Services, highlighted the ongoing crisis at a recent City Commission meeting. He att...
Paul Torres Mar 20, 2024

Jamestown Man Admits DUI Involvement in Griggs County Power Pole Crash
A Jamestown man, 36, has pleaded guilty to DUI charges after crashing his vehicle into a power pole on February 18th. The incident occurred on Highway 1 near Cooperstown. Casey Zuck, the driver, lost ...
Paul Torres Mar 20, 2024