04-Jun-2026

Motorcycle Deer Crash

A motorcyclist suffered significant injuries Wednesday afternoon after striking a deer in Otter Tail County, according to the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office. The crash was reported at 4:17 p.m., near the intersection of County Highway 14 and County Highway 49. The rider was the only person on the motorcycle. They were taken to a hospital by Life Link air medical transport. No further information on the rider’s condition has been released. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Perham Fire Department and Perham Ambulance. The crash remains under investigation. Additional details, including the identity of the rider, have not been released.

 

 

 

03-Jun-2026

One Vehicle Crash With Injuries

Five people were hurt in a crash near Sauk Centre on Saturday. The Stearns County Sheriff's Office says they were notified about a crash around 1:00 in the morning at 38712 County Road 186 in Sauk Centre Township. When deputies arrived, they found a pickup in the east ditch. Authorities say that the investigation determined that 41-year-old Tanya Brabo of Sauk Centre had been going north on County Road 186 when she lost control of the truck and left the road. The Sheriff's Office says alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in the crash. There were four passengers in the truck: 18-year-old Juan Hernandez-Godinez of Melrose, 21-year-old Carina Hernandez-Godinez of Sauk Centre, 18-year-old Jesenia Galicia of Melrose, and 19-year-old Alondra Aguilar of Sauk Centre. All five people were hurt in the crash and received medical attention at the scene or were taken to local hospitals.

 

 

 

03-Jun-2026

Powerline Work

Utility crews will begin installing overhead power lines across Highway 29 starting Wednesday, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The work, which is set to take place south of Alexandria and I-94 east of the Burgen Lake Rest Area, is weather permitting. Lane closures are scheduled for June 3-6 on Highway 29 near the I-94 interchange. Additional lane closures in both directions are expected along I-94 east of the Burgen Lake Rest Area from June 8-10. MnDOT is notifying drivers that traffic will be stopped periodically for up to 15 minutes when power lines are installed across each highway. The department is also reminding drivers to slow down in work zones, avoid distractions, and obey traffic control. All work and traffic impacts are weather-dependent and subject to change.