17-Jun-2026

Fatal Tractor Rollover

On Sunday night at 8:43 PM June 14th, 2026, the Todd County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a tractor roll over in rural Sauk Centre (Kandota Township). The reporting party said a male was pinned under the tractor and was unresponsive. Deputies responded and observed a off duty nurse providing CPR to the victim. Despite life saving measures, the victim was pronounced deceased on scene. The Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by the Sauk Centre Fire Department, Sauk Centre Ambulance, Minnesota State Patrol, Life Link III, and Petries Towing.

17-Jun-2026

One Vehicle Crash

One person was hurt when their SUV went off the road and crashed in Royalton on Tuesday afternoon.  The crash happened at about 2:10 p.m. near mile marker 158. The Minnesota State Patrol says a Subaru Outback being driven by 74-year-old Gerald Wolske of Pine River was going west on Highway 10 when he veered off the road and hit a sign and the cable median barrier. Wolske was taken to the St. Cloud VA Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  No one else was hurt in the crash.

 

 

 

 

 

16-Jun-2026

Police/Motorcyle Chase

A high-speed chase involving two motorcycles has landed one of the riders behind bars. The Morrison County Sheriff's Office says sheriff's deputies tried to stop two motorcycles traveling at a high rate of speed at around 4:30 p.m. Monday. Deputies followed the bikes on Highway 10 north of Royalton before calling off the pursuit due to safety concerns. The riders eventually separated and traveled in different directions The sheriff's office says deputies reengaged one of the riders as they were exiting onto Haven Road south of Little Falls. The deputy followed the motorcycle at normal traffic speeds through a residential area near the golf course. The rider eventually abandoned the bike and fled on foot. A resident later provided authorities with security camera footage showing the suspect walking along the river. Law enforcement then set up a perimeter in the area.  The suspect, 28-year-old Breanna Shermer of Motley, was then seen getting into a vehicle and trying to leave the area. Little Falls Police made a traffic stop and arrested Shermer. There's no word on the status of the other rider.

 

 

 

 

 

16-Jun-2026

Reward Offered In Missing Persaons Case

A crime stoppers organization is offering a $25,000 reward for information in the nearly four-decade-old disappearance of a Wadena woman. Spotlight on Crime announced the reward Monday for information leading to the whereabouts of Carla Beth Anderson and the identity of those responsible for her disappearance in November 1987. Anderson was  23, when she was last seen returning to her Greenwood Apartments residence at approximately 8 p.m. on Nov. 13, 1987, after having dinner and renting movies with her mother and stepfather. She never showed up for her noon shift at work the following day and did not answer phone calls. When investigators searched her apartment, they found no signs of a break-in or struggle. Her door was locked, and her purse remained inside. The only items missing were her apartment keys and her Hardee’s jacket. One of the rented movies was still in the VCR. Wadena Police Department investigators say they do not believe Anderson chose to disappear and are unaware of any motive for someone to harm her. Despite hundreds of interviews and leads, the investigation has resulted in no arrests. Anderson is described as a vulnerable adult at the time of her disappearance. Anyone with information can contact law enforcement at:

Wadena Police Department: 218-631-7700

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension: 877-996-6222

BCA tip line: bca.tips@state.mn.us

Tips can be provided anonymously.

16-Jun-2026

Two Hurt after Motorcycle Hits Deer

Two people were hurt after they were thrown from a motorcycle after crashing into a deer. On Saturday morning June 13, at 10:35 a.m., a motorcyclist and his passenger were traveling North on County Highway 67 South of New York Mills when they hit a deer that was crossing the road. Both were thrown from the motorcycle as it overturned. The driver, identified as Eric Engler of New York Mills, sustained injuries to his arm and legs. The passenger, identified as Rebecca Engler of New York Mills, suffered injuries to her arms, legs and head. Both were taken by ambulance to the hospital. Both had been wearing helmets and appropriate riding gear at the time of the crash. New York Mills Fire Department and Otter Tail County Sherriff’s Office responded to the scene.