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Missouri men sentenced in Perham stabbing case

The two Missouri men involved in an October stabbing of a woman outside the Super 8 motel in Perham were sentenced Friday in Otter Tail County Court.

Most area county attorneys support bill to carry firearms

MOORHEAD – Otter Tail County Attorney David Hauser finds it hard to accept that someone who wants to attack him while he’s on duty knows he won’t be carrying a gun if he’s following state law.

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Dripping-wet Perham man walks half-mile home in stocking feet after sinking new pickup on lake's open water

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. – A 45-year-old Perham man was driving his 2011 Ford F-150 pickup on Little Pine Lake here Friday night before dense fog led him to sink it in open water.

Ottertail, MN, man injured after pickup hits ditch

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. – A 43-year old Ottertail man suffered nonlife-threatening injuries when he did not stop at a posted intersection Friday and ended up in a ditch, reported the sheriff’s department here.

Republicans hope to get noticed in caucus poll

ST. PAUL — Minnesota Republicans get their time in the spotlight during Tuesday night’s precinct caucuses.

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Letter to the editor: Hold the judgment

On Jan. 20, 2011, I received one of the worst phone calls in my life. It was a call from my dad letting me know that my brother, Zachary, had collapsed while playing basketball and was in an ambulance on his way to the hospital – he was fighting for his life.

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Hwy 10 crash leaves woman in critical condition

A Sauk Center woman is in critical condition following a Thursday afternoon crash on Highway 10 in Otter Tail County, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

State Patrol warns motorists of fog

In the last 24 hours, Minnesota has been experiencing fog, along with icy roads. Minnesota State Troopers have responded to 92 crashes, 14 of which resulted in injuries, including three involving fatalities.

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Ronald McDonald House supports families by saying 'Welcome Home'

Ronald McDonald House supports families by saying 'Welcome Home'

FARGO - On an otherwise dark south Fargo block, one house is illuminated – the Ronald McDonald House, a beacon for hurting families.

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73-year-old in critical condition after Norman County crash in fog

ADA, Minn. – A 73-year-old man is in critical condition after his pickup was struck by another pickup this morning on Highway 32 in Norman County, the Minnesota State Patrol says.

Minnesota bill to end teacher seniority sparks debate

MOORHEAD – A bill introduced in the Legislature to end the use of seniority in determining teachers’ job security is getting mixed reviews from administrators and teachers in Moorhead and Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton schools.

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House in DL hit by car

Darlene McArthur of Detroit Lakes was sitting in her living room watching television just before 9 p.m. Sunday when her evening turned interesting.

Shining light on child trafficking

Northwoods Assembly is welcoming Thrive Rescue Home at its 10 a.m. service Sunday.

Freeze Fest: Perham’s taking the plunge

Get ready to combine frigid temperatures and ridiculous amounts of fun with this year’s Freeze Fest.

Perham woman sentenced

A Perham woman was sentenced Friday in Becker County District Court on a felony charge of theft by check.

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