{"id":73516,"date":"2026-11-14T16:23:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-14T22:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=73516"},"modified":"2026-11-14T15:52:39","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T21:52:39","slug":"dalton-hideout-saloon-destroyed-in-overnight-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/dalton-hideout-saloon-destroyed-in-overnight-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"Dalton Hideout Saloon Destroyed in Overnight Fire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>DALTON, Otter Tail County, MN \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">(trfnews.i234.me)<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 An early-morning fire destroyed the Hideout Saloon and Grill in Dalton on Saturday, November 14, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The Otter Tail County Sheriff&#8217;s Office confirmed that the business sustained extensive damage and is considered a total loss.<\/p>\n<p>The fire broke out at the establishment located at 111 West Main Street.<\/p>\n<h2>Deputy Discovers Heavy Smoke During Patrol<\/h2>\n<p>According to the sheriff&#8217;s office, a deputy was patrolling Dalton at approximately 2:54 a.m. Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>While driving through the community, the deputy noticed heavy smoke coming from the Hideout Saloon and Grill.<\/p>\n<p>The deputy investigated and determined that the building was on fire.<\/p>\n<p>Firefighters from Dalton and several neighboring communities responded to the scene.<\/p>\n<h2>Multiple Fire Departments Battle Blaze<\/h2>\n<p>The Dalton Fire Department received assistance from several surrounding fire departments.<\/p>\n<p>Responding agencies included fire crews from Fergus Falls, Ashby, Elbow Lake, Underwood, Wendell, and Battle Lake.<\/p>\n<p>The departments worked together during the overnight emergency.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the response, the building sustained extensive fire damage.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities later confirmed the Hideout Saloon and Grill was considered a total loss.<\/p>\n<h2>Community Business Closes Following Fire<\/h2>\n<p>The Hideout Saloon and Grill operated at 111 West Main Street in downtown Dalton.<\/p>\n<p>The establishment served as a local restaurant and gathering place for area residents and visitors.<\/p>\n<p>Its website described the business as a family-friendly bar and grill offering a full menu and separate dining area.<\/p>\n<p>Following the fire, the business announced on Facebook that it would remain closed until further notice.<\/p>\n<p>Dalton Fire and Rescue also acknowledged the loss and thanked neighboring departments for their assistance.<\/p>\n<p>The department expressed appreciation to community members who provided food, coffee, and support during the emergency.<\/p>\n<h2>State Fire Marshal Investigating Cause<\/h2>\n<p>The Otter Tail County Sheriff&#8217;s Office and Minnesota State Fire Marshal&#8217;s Office are investigating the fire.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities have not announced what started the blaze.<\/p>\n<p>The initial sheriff&#8217;s office release did not provide information about possible injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators have not released an estimated dollar amount for the damage.<\/p>\n<p>No official determination about the fire&#8217;s cause has been announced.<\/p>\n<h2>Additional Information<\/h2>\n<p>Residents can follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/ottertailcounty.gov\/department\/county-sheriff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Otter Tail County Sheriff&#8217;s Office<\/a> for official information.<\/p>\n<p>Additional details about the fire were reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.valleynewslive.com\/2026\/11\/14\/fire-hideout-saloon-grill-dalton-leaves-business-total-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valley News Live<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The business&#8217;s future remains uncertain following the extensive damage.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_73522\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-73522\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/An-early-morning-fire-destroyed-the-Hideout-Saloon-and-Grill-in-Dalton-on-Saturday-November-14-2026.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-73522\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/An-early-morning-fire-destroyed-the-Hideout-Saloon-and-Grill-in-Dalton-on-Saturday-November-14-2026-1024x576.png\" alt=\"An early-morning fire destroyed the Hideout Saloon and Grill in Dalton on Saturday, November 14, 2026.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/An-early-morning-fire-destroyed-the-Hideout-Saloon-and-Grill-in-Dalton-on-Saturday-November-14-2026-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/An-early-morning-fire-destroyed-the-Hideout-Saloon-and-Grill-in-Dalton-on-Saturday-November-14-2026-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/An-early-morning-fire-destroyed-the-Hideout-Saloon-and-Grill-in-Dalton-on-Saturday-November-14-2026-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/An-early-morning-fire-destroyed-the-Hideout-Saloon-and-Grill-in-Dalton-on-Saturday-November-14-2026-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/An-early-morning-fire-destroyed-the-Hideout-Saloon-and-Grill-in-Dalton-on-Saturday-November-14-2026.png 1672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-73522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An early-morning fire destroyed the Hideout Saloon and Grill in Dalton on Saturday, November 14, 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