Ottertail
LATEST NEWS
Man wanted in Louisiana arrested by Otter Tail County SWAT in Perham, Minn
PERHAM, MINN. (KFGO) – A man wanted on outstanding warrants in Louisiana was arrested Tuesday around 1 p.m. in Perham, Minnesota. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says a search warrant was used to arrest 48-year-old Cleveland Mingo at an apartment at 911 Jenny Avenue. Based on the...
Otter Tail County Inmate Charged After Getting Into a Fight
Fergus Falls, MN – 28-year-old Suad Mohamed Ali is being charged with 5th Degree Assault after getting into a fight with a fellow inmate at the Otter Tail County Detention Facility on Sunday evening (July 21st). According to officials, Ali grabbed onto and pulled the other woman’s hair after...
20-Year-Old Sentenced After Causing Fatal Accident in Ashby
Ashby, MN – 20-year-old Colton Duane Lindquist has been sentenced to house arrest for careless driving that caused a fatal accident in rural Ashby late last year. According to court documents, the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a pickup vs passenger vehicle crash at an intersection northwest of Ashby at around 2:10 in the afternoon on November 3rd, 2023.
Minnesota is a good place for children, but we can still do better
I’m proud to call Minnesota home. One reason is because our state values its young people. Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota was happy to learn Minnesota retained its rank as America’s fifth best state for child well-being, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book. We should celebrate this extraordinary accomplishment. But there’s […] The post Minnesota is a good place for children, but we can still do better appeared first on Minnesota Reformer.
Beautiful Wednesday in Twin Cities to start dry stretch
MINNEAPOLIS — A really nice Wednesday in the works with high pressure and a gentle wind coming in out of the east. Expect plenty of sunshine and temperatures fighting to break into the 80s.A wind shift will allow for more of a southerly wind helping us warm up on Thursday and Friday and eventually taking our temperatures to the upper 80s or maybe even 90 by the weekend. We should remain dry for the rest of the week, with an increase in humidity as the temperatures build. It looks like we're good for the Aquatennial stretch, but there's a chance for storms to return near the end of the weekend and the start of next week.More Canadian wildfire smoke to pour into MinnesotaIf you're in the western half of Minnesota on Wednesday, you could see some wildfire smoke, and it could end up spreading to the metro.By Thursday, the entire state, except the northeast, could experience some level of smoke.
MN educators join national calls for democracy, better working conditions
Politics and education reform are among the major topics at a national convention of more than 3,500 teachers union members this week, including some from Minnesota. The American Federation of Teachers is among the groups to endorse Kamala Harris for President and leaders at the conference are also pushing for more money and better working conditions for teachers across the country.
WCCO investigates the state of Minnesota's dams and what's being done to reduce the risk
MINNEAPOLIS — Images of the Rapidan Dam from last month show what a powerful force water can be. A partial failure pushed the Blue Earth River around the dam, taking land and a home with it. That wasn't the only dam that failed during the historic rainfall and flooding — two others had issues as well. Minnesota is home to 1,162 dams. So how likely is it to happen again?Across the metro and the state, dams control flooding on waterways, maintain lake levels for recreation and help fish and wildlife. Some are big structures. Others you might miss. Each has a...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.