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.

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.