FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — A Fergus Falls man has been arrested after police found 54 grams of meth in his car, along with over a thousand dollars in cash. 20–year–old Cameron Steinhofer is being charged for selling a controlled substance after police did a search of his car. He is currently being held in Otter Tail County Jail. A second search…
Courtesy: Red CrossFERGUS FALLS, MINN. (KFGO) – A early morning fire caused heavy damage to a home in Fergus Falls. The fire at 634 West Stanton Avenue was reported around 1:30 a.m. Friday. Fire Chief Ryan Muchow says smoke was coming from the roof of the house and flames were visible on the first floor when fire crews arrived. The…
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Seven years ago, Sean Scheiben received some shocking news: a diagnosis with lupus. “I was a little freaked out at first I guess, but once I got it under control, it’s just a daily struggle,” said Sean Scheiben. Schiben takes daily doses of medication to lessen his symptoms, but he doesn’t let the disease dominate his life….
Courtesy: KFGOFERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KFGO) – A semi caught fire along Interstate 94 between Fergus Falls and Rothsay, Minn. Friday. Traffic was backed up in the westbound lanes of the highway for miles as firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control. The Minnesota State Patrol says there were no injuries. Westbound traffic may encounter a detour at exit 50….
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — The former fleet manager at Nelson Auto in Fergus Falls has pleaded guilty to theft by swindle. 70-year-old Gerry Worner admits to overcharging police agencies across Minnesota for special equipment that was not on the vehicles they purchased. Worner entered an Alford plea, meaning that he doesn’t admit guilt but concedes that he could be convicted….
A Fargo woman has been identified as the victim of a deadly crash near Fergus Falls. The Minnesota State Patrol says 26–year–old Rachel Tso died after her pickup was rear–ended by a semi on Interstate 94 Friday. Both vehicles then entered the Hansel Lake Rest Stop and the pickup caught fire. The truck driver wasn’t seriously hurt. Categories: Local News…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — A trial is called off after the defendant reaches a plea deal in a child sex abuse case in Fergus Falls. A jury was ready to hear the case of 59-year-old Thomas Iacono. But the Rothsay man entered an Alford plea, not admitting guilt but acknowledging that the prosecution had enough evidence to convict him. Prosecutors…
OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. — 21–year–old William Hillman of Pine River is accused of murdering a 42–year–old Denise Mcfadzen and her son, 22–year–old Dalton Mcfadzen in rural Perham. “What happened over there at the Mcfadzen’s, that’s terrible. That’s just totally horrific and I wouldn’t wish that on anybody,” said Peggy Jay, one of the Mcfadzens’ neighbors. Police arrived to the Mcfadzen…
The Fergus Falls home the six-year-old was staying inFERGUS FALLS, MN (KFGO) – The death of a 6-year-old boy Monday morning in Fergus Falls has deeply affected the community and in response, volunteers are organizing a candlelight vigil for the child. The boy and his brother had been living with a woman and a man who are now charged with…
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — Charges have been filed against Bobbie Bishop and Walter Wynhoff in connection with the death of a 6-year old boy. Some of the details may be disturbing. Bishop and Wynhoff each face five felony charges, including second degree murder, three counts of manslaughter, and one count of malicious punishment of a child. “This one’s unfortunate. Very disturbing,” said…
