15-Jun-2026

Boy Struck By Pickup

A 15-year-old boy was hurt when he was struck by a pickup on Saturday afternoon. The incident happened at about 3:40 p.m. near Litchfield. The Minnesota State Patrol says a pickup being driven by 64-year-old David Bauer of Litchfield was going west on Highway 12 when he struck 15-year-old Isaiah Harbour of Fergus Falls near County Road 34. Harbour was taken to the Meeker County Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

 

 

 

 

 

 

15-Jun-2026

Fatal Highway Crash

A 46-year-old Frazee woman died Sunday, June 14, after a single-vehicle rollover crash on County Highway 60 east of County Highway 36. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office received a report of the crash at 7:28 a.m. The woman was driving a 2020 Ford Edge westbound on County Highway 60 when the vehicle went off the roadway to the north, hit a driveway entrance, and rolled multiple times, landing near a tree line. The woman was trapped inside the vehicle. First responders extricated her from the vehicle, and she was transported to Perham Health, where she was pronounced dead. Multiple agencies assisted, including Vergas Fire and Rescue, Perham Fire, Perham Ambulance, Perham Police Department, and Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.The incident is under investigation by the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office.

15-Jun-2026

Gas Prices

Average gasoline prices fell in 47 states over the last week, with the national average dropping below $4 per gallon late Sunday night for the first time since mid-April. GasBuddy says the decline came as oil prices moved sharply lower in reaction to news of a potential deal between the United States and Iran, although it remains to be seen whether the agreement will hold. Average gasoline prices in Minnesota have decreased by 11.1 cents per gallon over the last week, averaging $3.85.  The national average price of gasoline has fallen 9.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.99.  The national average price of diesel has decreased 11.7 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.18 per gallon.

 

 

 

 

 

15-Jun-2026

One Vehicle Crash

On 06-12-2026, at approximately 4:07pm  the Todd County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 regarding call regarding a one vehicle crash onUS Hwy 10 near the intersection of 321st Ave Staples. A vehicle driven by Kenneth Jensen of Motley was driving westbound on US Hwy 10 when he experienced a mechanical issue with his vehicle causing him to drive off the roadway striking a power-line pole. Jensen was not injured and no other vehicleswere involved. Staples Police Department, Motley Fire Department , ToddWadena Electric and Scott’s South town all assisted with the call.