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6 horses found dead near Dent
Feb. 27, 2013
Charges are pending for a 19-year-old Dent man after six horses were found dead in rural Dent following the execution of a search warrant.
Feb. 27, 2013
Charges are pending for a 19-year-old Dent man after six horses were found dead in rural Dent following the execution of a search warrant.
Shooting victim from McDonald Lake area
April 11, 2013
A 69-year-old woman is dead and a 56-year-old man was injured in a shooting in Detroit Lakes.
April 11, 2013
A 69-year-old woman is dead and a 56-year-old man was injured in a shooting in Detroit Lakes.
Alleged GNC thieves nabbed in Nebraska
April 23, 2013
Two people who allegedly robbed the local GNC store were arrested in Nebraska after a chase. They allegedly committed robberies in four states, including Minnesota.
April 23, 2013
Two people who allegedly robbed the local GNC store were arrested in Nebraska after a chase. They allegedly committed robberies in four states, including Minnesota.
Rush Lake burglar to serve time
April 24, 2013
A 43-year-old man who burglarized locations in Otter Tail County last spring was sentenced to 180 days in jail.
April 24, 2013
A 43-year-old man who burglarized locations in Otter Tail County last spring was sentenced to 180 days in jail.
Bad Moccasin gets some jail, probation time
April 25, 2013
A woman who allegedly stole a squad car, hit a police office and led law enforcement on a chase through town was sentenced to jail time and probation.
April 25, 2013
A woman who allegedly stole a squad car, hit a police office and led law enforcement on a chase through town was sentenced to jail time and probation.
Inmate tip led to Burris arrests
Aug. 14, 2013
After more than a year of investigations without an arrest, an inmate tip lead to the arrests of Michael Alan Burris and Michael Kyle Burris for the murder of Scott Burris.
Aug. 14, 2013
After more than a year of investigations without an arrest, an inmate tip lead to the arrests of Michael Alan Burris and Michael Kyle Burris for the murder of Scott Burris.
One year later, Burris murder remains unsolved
May 26, 2013
A year after local resident Scott Burris' body was found in the river, his murder remains unsolved, though the investigation remains active.
May 26, 2013
A year after local resident Scott Burris' body was found in the river, his murder remains unsolved, though the investigation remains active.
House 'total loss' following afternoon fire in Fergus Falls
July 19, 2013
A house in Fergus Falls is a total loss after a fire in the attic. Most of the house sustained water damage.
July 19, 2013
A house in Fergus Falls is a total loss after a fire in the attic. Most of the house sustained water damage.
Murder suspects fight extradition
Aug. 27, 2013
The father and son duo arrested for the Scott Burris murder are fighting extradition. They were arrested in Mesa, Ariz.
Aug. 27, 2013
The father and son duo arrested for the Scott Burris murder are fighting extradition. They were arrested in Mesa, Ariz.
1 hour after family leaves, fire starts
Oct. 23, 2013
An electrical fire destroyed a home in Fergus Falls about an hour after the family had left.
Oct. 23, 2013
An electrical fire destroyed a home in Fergus Falls about an hour after the family had left.
Former FF wrestler charged
Dec. 26, 2013
A 20-year-old former Fergus Falls High School wrestler was charged with four felonies after allegedly assaulting a homeowner.
Dec. 26, 2013
A 20-year-old former Fergus Falls High School wrestler was charged with four felonies after allegedly assaulting a homeowner.
M.K. Burris faces new charge
Jan. 22, 2014
Michael Kyle Burris has an additional charge in the Scott Burris murder case: Felony aiding an offender.
Jan. 22, 2014
Michael Kyle Burris has an additional charge in the Scott Burris murder case: Felony aiding an offender.
Kids were home at time of break-in
Dec. 4, 2013
Three men were arrested following a home invasion on Thanksgiving. Three children were in the house at the time.
Dec. 4, 2013
Three men were arrested following a home invasion on Thanksgiving. Three children were in the house at the time.
Heuer pleads not guilty to sexual conduct charges
Feb. 9, 2014
A 30-year-old man charged with felony counts of criminal sexual conduct after alleged sexual contact with children pleaded not guilty.
Feb. 9, 2014
A 30-year-old man charged with felony counts of criminal sexual conduct after alleged sexual contact with children pleaded not guilty.
Dryer may be the cause of fire
March 11, 2014
No one was injured after an explosion and fire in the dryer building area of the Green Plains ethanol plant in Fergus Falls.
March 11, 2014
No one was injured after an explosion and fire in the dryer building area of the Green Plains ethanol plant in Fergus Falls.
'It was just thick smoke': Couple recalls blaze that claimed their home and pets
April 4, 2014
An elderly couple from rural Battle Lake lost their house - and their pets - to a fire.
April 4, 2014
An elderly couple from rural Battle Lake lost their house - and their pets - to a fire.
Attempted murder suspect pleads not guilty
June 24, 2014
A 39-year-old man who allegedly hit a woman with a baseball bat in an assault pleaded not guilty to four felony charges, including attempted murder.
June 24, 2014
A 39-year-old man who allegedly hit a woman with a baseball bat in an assault pleaded not guilty to four felony charges, including attempted murder.