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18-Dec-2025

Barn Fire

A barn fire Wednesday morning destroyed a farm building and killed numerous animals in Douglas County, authorities said. Deputies responded to the 4000 block of Utopia Drive NW at 11:51 a.m. after a caller reported seeing smoke but no visible flames. When deputies arrived, both smoke and flames were visible. The Garfield Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire, but the barn was a complete loss. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Authorities say no foul play is suspected. No injuries were reported. The Alexandria Fire Department, Brandon Fire Department, and North Memorial Ambulance assisted at the scene.

18-Dec-2025

Semi Crash Closes Ramp

A crash involving a semi has closed an exit ramp on Highway 10 near Little Falls. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has closed the westbound Highway 10 exit ramp to Haven Road/County Road 76 until further notice. MnDOT says a semi truck hauling equipment struck the bridge over Highway 10. A structural assessment determined that the bridge must be closed to make repairs. The closure will be in place for an extended period of time while a design fix is developed and repairs are completed. Drivers who are traveling westbound on Highway 10 will need to continue to the next exit at Highway 27 to access Little Falls. MnDOT will provide updates when information becomes available.

18-Dec-2025

Todd County Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault

A 23-year-old Clarissa man has pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of a juvenile. Lavern Kauffman entered his guilty plea in Todd County District Court Wednesday on a count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. On Sep. 12, 2021, Kauffman reportedly assaulted a juvenile at his family home in Todd County. At the plea hearing, Kauffman acknowledged he had a significant relationship to the juvenile. According to the criminal complaint in the case, six females with significant relationships to Kauffman reported being sexually assaulted by him. Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office prosecuted Kauffman upon a referral from Todd County Attorney John Lindemann. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Feb. 25.

17-Dec-2025

Drug Bust

Two men have been arrested in connection with a large methamphetamine bust in west central Minnesota. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office says agents of the CEE-VI Drug and Gang Task Force executed multiple search warrants in Montevideo and Maynard in Chippewa County related to the trafficking of large quantities of methamphetamine. Task Force agents recovered about 10 pounds of meth. A 28-year-old Maynard man and an 18-year-old Montevideo man were arrested. They are expected to be charged with 1st Degree Controlled Substance charges. The Sheriff's Office says they are expected to charge additional people connected to this case in the future. The Task Force was assisted by the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Police, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the Montevideo Police Department, and the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office.

17-Dec-2025

School Threats

A 14-year-old boy has been taken into custody for allegedly making threats to Forestview Middle School in Baxter. The Baxter Police Department says they received information about a possible threat to the school around 9:30 on Monday morning. During the investigation, they identified a 14-year-old male student they believe is responsible for the threats. The boy was taken into custody without further incident for felony threats of violence and was transported to a juvenile detention center. Baxter police officials say that at no time did they identify an immediate threat, and that there is no indication of any continued threats to students, staff, or facilities. The case has been referred to the Crow Wing County Attorney’s Office for prosecution.