Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Waconia man is charged after alleged threats. The case is tied to an ICE protest in Fergus Falls. Court records say Brandon Michael DeWolf contacted an ICE protester by phone and text. The complaint describes the messages as threatening and abusive. The complaint does not say if… Continue reading Fergus Falls: Man Charged After ICE Protest Threats
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Dalton Man Hurt After 9mm Gun Fires in Garage
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — An adult man near Dalton was injured in a gun accident Thursday afternoon. What happened The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office said it was alerted to a medical situation at about 3:46 p.m. The call came from a residence east of Dalton’s city limits. Deputies responded and looked into what… Continue reading Dalton Man Hurt After 9mm Gun Fires in Garage
Fergus Falls Man Faces Registry, Obstruction Charges
Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fergus Falls man faces two new charges. The case centers on a move within the county. Brian Christopher Braton-Gilbuena, 48, of Fergus Falls, is charged with one felony. He also faces one misdemeanor charge. What he is charged with Felony: Predatory offender registration violation (Minn. Stat. 243.166). Misdemeanor: Obstructing… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Faces Registry, Obstruction Charges
Fergus Falls: Don Pablo’s Closes Amid ICE Fears
Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — Don Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant has closed its Fergus Falls and Detroit Lakes locations. The owners said the move was tied to reports of ICE activity in the area. The restaurant posted on Facebook that it was “closed until further notice.” The post blamed “unforeseen family” issues. A second… Continue reading Fergus Falls: Don Pablo’s Closes Amid ICE Fears
Fergus Falls: Attempted Murder Charge After Stabbing
Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Alexander Sian-Gonzalez of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is charged in a stabbing that injured his brother-in-law. What the police say happened According to a probable cause statement, officers were sent to a home near South Sheridan Street around 11:21 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10. The call was reported as a stabbing. Police said… Continue reading Fergus Falls: Attempted Murder Charge After Stabbing
Fergus Falls: Gronseth Charged in Jail Kiosk Damage
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fergus Falls man is facing a felony charge after damage was reported inside the Otter Tail County jail. Adam R. Gronseth, of Fergus Falls, is charged with felony criminal damage to property. The charge is based on a statement of probable cause filed in court. Damage Reported At County… Continue reading Fergus Falls: Gronseth Charged in Jail Kiosk Damage
Fergus Falls: Antique Theft Case Ends in Jail Time
BECKER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Fergus Falls man has been sentenced in a Richwood Township burglary case involving stolen antique collectibles. Court records say Bryce Anthony Barsness, 35, was linked to thefts from a shed near a home. The items included pottery bowls and other collectibles, according to the complaint. The victim told a… Continue reading Fergus Falls: Antique Theft Case Ends in Jail Time
Fergus Falls: Peterbilt and International Semi Crash on I-94
Fergus Falls Township (trfnews.i234.me) – A collision occurred on December 10, 2025, at 12:46 PM on westbound Interstate 94 at milepost 49 in Fergus Falls Township, Otter Tail County. A 2023 Peterbilt semi tractor, driven by 38-year-old Ricco Ceasar Santana of Martinsville, VA, and a 2024 International semi tractor, driven by 40-year-old Garvin John Howell… Continue reading Fergus Falls: Peterbilt and International Semi Crash on I-94
Fergus Falls Man Charged in Vehicle Break-In
Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – Tony Maruna of Fergus Falls is facing felony criminal charges after being accused of stealing electronics from a vehicle on November 29th. According to court documents, police were called to the 1600 block of Patterson Loop in Fergus Falls after receiving a report of a vehicle break-in. The victim reported that… Continue reading Fergus Falls Man Charged in Vehicle Break-In