Fergus Falls Man Faces DWI Charges After .19 Test
FERGUS FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Kip William Borowski faces three gross misdemeanor charges after an alleged impaired-driving incident outside a local clinic.
The charges stem from a June 10, 2026, stop near the Lake Region Healthcare clinic. A court complaint was filed in Otter Tail County District Court.
The court file number is 56-CR-26-1365.
Borowski is charged with two counts of second-degree driving while impaired. He also faces one count of driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety.
Each charge carries a possible sentence of up to 364 days in jail. Each also carries a possible $3,000 fine.
Clinic Staff Contact Police
According to the complaint, clinic staff reported a man who appeared impaired. Staff said the man was swaying and had slurred speech.
Police went to the clinic parking lot shortly before 3 p.m. An officer located a Chevrolet Trailblazer linked to Borowski.
The complaint says an open beer can was visible inside the vehicle. No one was inside the Trailblazer at that time.
Police later saw Borowski and his father walk toward the vehicle. Borowski allegedly entered the driver’s seat and started the engine.
Breath Test Reportedly Shows .19
The Trailblazer began moving through the parking lot, according to the complaint. Police stopped the vehicle near an ambulance garage entrance.
Borowski allegedly told police he had consumed one beer. The officer reported smelling alcohol and hearing slurred speech.
The complaint says Borowski’s eyes appeared red after he removed his sunglasses. Police attempted several field sobriety tests.
Borowski allegedly struggled to follow directions during an eye test. He declined balance tests because of reported knee problems.
Police then asked him to recite part of the alphabet. The complaint says he skipped one letter and stopped early.
A preliminary breath test reportedly showed an alcohol concentration of .187. A later evidentiary test at the jail reportedly measured .19.
Minnesota’s DWI law sets the legal alcohol limit for most drivers at .08.
The complaint also lists a prior DWI incident from January 2017.
Canceled Driving Privileges Alleged
Court records allege Borowski’s driving privileges were canceled as inimical to public safety. Police reportedly confirmed that status before the stop.
Minnesota law addresses canceled driving privileges under Minnesota Statute 171.24.
The case remains pending in Otter Tail County District Court. The charges are allegations, and Borowski is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
