Perham, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 45-year-old woman is recovering after a stabbing at a trailer park.
The attack happened Saturday morning, Feb. 7, 2026, on Fourth Avenue Northwest in Perham.
Authorities say 22-year-old Cyrus Lee Olson forced his way into the woman’s apartment.
They say he stabbed her several times.
A neighbor later identified the victim as Tessa.
Investigators have not released her last name.
The neighbor heard screams
Neighbor Keath Sleen said he heard loud noises and screaming.
He said he first thought people were arguing.
Sleen opened a window and yelled to distract the attacker.
He said he also threw chairs to draw the man’s attention.
“Even yelling at him barely worked,” Sleen said.
Sleen called 911 soon after.
He said the distraction helped deputies reach the apartment.
Authorities said the neighbor’s actions may have saved her life.
Sleen said he is shaken and hopes she recovers.
Victim treated and airlifted
Despite serious injuries, Tessa reached a nearby friend’s apartment.
Perham EMS treated her at the scene.
She was taken to Perham Hospital for emergency care.
She was later airlifted to a regional medical center.
Her condition was listed as serious.
Charges and next steps
Olson is being held at the Otter Tail County Detention Center.
He faces multiple felony charges.
They include attempted second-degree murder and first-degree burglary.
Aggravated robbery and second-degree assault are also listed.
Authorities have not released a motive.
They have not described any relationship between Olson and the victim.
Olson is waiting for his first court appearance.
All charges are allegations.
Olson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Where to follow the case
The county posts a daily jail in-custody list.
Case updates may appear on Minnesota Court Records Online.
Victim help resources are listed by the state at the Crime Victims Reimbursement Program.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.