Parkers Prairie (trfnews.i234.me) — A Parkers Prairie man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after an incident at a local bank, according to a criminal complaint filed in Otter Tail County District Court.
The defendant is identified as Matthew Lynn Baker, 57, of Parkers Prairie. Court records say Baker was charged with threats of violence and disorderly conduct following the March 31, 2026 incident.
What the complaint says
According to the complaint, Baker went to Midwest Bank and tried to cash a $10,000 check. The document says the bank had a waiting period for non-customers.
That policy allegedly upset Baker. The complaint says he began swearing inside a bank employee’s office. The bank president, identified in the filing as T.S., then asked him to leave.
Investigators say Baker then made threats about returning to the bank with a gun. The complaint also says he made a handgun gesture toward the bank president.
After leaving the building, Baker allegedly threw a coffee mug on the ground and kept yelling outside the bank.
Arrest and charges
The complaint says officers later found Baker near Willow Square apartments. He was arrested without a reported struggle.
While being transported, Baker allegedly made more comments about being upset in the bank and making threats.
The felony count is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.713.1. That charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
The misdemeanor count is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.72.1(3). That charge carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.
Court record details
The case was filed in Otter Tail County District Court, which is part of Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. The court file number listed in the complaint is 56-CR-26-755.
The charges are allegations, and Baker is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Readers can review Minnesota court information through the Minnesota Judicial Branch. The charging statutes can also be viewed at the Minnesota Revisor’s Office and state statute archive.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.