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Police Identify Body Found Inside Cooler at ATL Braves’ Ballpark as MN Man

June 27, 2018

KVRR Staff,

COBB COUNTY, Ga. (WNYW) – Police have identified a contractor whose body was found in a beer cooler at SunTrust Park in Cobb County. The man has been identified as Todd Keeling, 48, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota. A co-worker made the grisly discovery hours before the first pitch at the Braves home game Tuesday afternoon at SunTrust Park. Cobb County Police said Keeling was employed…

Early Voting For Minnesota’s August Primary To Begin Friday

Early Voting Numbers Released For North Dakota's Primary Election

June 26, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Early voting for Minnesota’s August 14th primary begins on Friday. You can vote by mail or at your local elections office. Find more details here. A large percentage of North Dakota voters cast their ballots before the June 12 primary election. Of the 20 percent of North Dakotans who voted, 39 percent cast their ballots before…

Detroit Lakes Police Chief Steve Todd Accused of Choking 12-Year-Old Boy

June 26, 2018

Site Staff,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – Law Enforcement is investigating assault allegations against Detroit Lakes Police Chief Steve Todd. Detroit Lakes Police call logs show officers responded to an assault call at 7:04 PM on June 20th. A witness said their 12-year-old son was choked by a person at the Washington Park ball fields. Chief Todd says in a statement, “On Wednesday, June 20th…

Hitterdal Death Suspects Expected In Court

41 year-old Troy Yarbrough hasn't been heard or seen by friends or family since May 18.

June 25, 2018

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HITTERDAL, Minn. – After searching a farmstead near Hitterdal for the investigation of a missing person, authorities found human remains on the property. Wahpeton Police says 41–year–old Troy Yarbrough of Wahpeton had not been seen since May 18th. He was last seen with 39-year-old Jason Jensen, who owns the Hitterdal property, and 35-year-old Kayla Westcott. Both have been arrested in connection…

Vikings WR Adam Thielen Hosts Inaugural Youth Football Camp

All funds and proceeds went to benefit the newly created Thielen Foundation.

June 24, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver and Detroit Lakes native Adam Thielen hosted his inaugural youth football camp at the TCO Performance Center on June 24. The camp included one-on-one football instruction and focused on character development, leadership and sportsmanship. All funds and proceeds went to benefit the newly created Thielen Foundation, which aims to serve, educate and inspire…

Woman And Two Boys Hurt When ATV Crashes Into House

The crash happened Saturday afternoon in Leaf Valley Township

June 24, 2018

TJ Nelson,

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Minn. — An Alexandria woman and two young boys were hurt when their ATV crashed into a house and they all were thrown. The crash happened Saturday afternoon around 4 in Leaf Valley Township. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office says 64-year-old Diane Westphal was the operator. An 11-year-old relative from Lino Lakes started the ATV and his 3-year-old brother…

Perham on Smithsonian Magazine’s 20 Best Small Towns To Visit List

June 22, 2018

Site Staff,

There’s plenty to do in Perham like watching the International Turtle races, enjoying the lakes or touring the K–L–N chip and candy factories. The Smithsonian Magazine recognizes the city on their list of the 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2018. They call Otter Tail County an all–season destination home to more lakes than any other county in the…

Remains Found During Search of Hitterdal Farm

June 22, 2018

Site Staff,

HITTERDAL, Minn. – After searching a farmstead near Hitterdal for the investigation of a missing person, authorities found human remains on the property. Wahpeton Police says 41–year–old Troy Yarbrough of Wahpeton had not been seen since May 18th. He was last seen with 39-year-old Jason Jensen, who owns the Hitterdal property, and 35-year-old Kayla Westcott. Both have been arrested in connection…

Video and Transcript Released Surrounding YouTube Stunt Turned Deadly

Monalisa Perez was given a six month jail term for the shooting of 22 year old Pedro Ruiz.

June 22, 2018

Site Staff,

HALSTAD, MN — A Halstad. Minnesota woman who shot and killed her boyfriend at close with a large caliber handgun while recording a stunt for YouTube tried to talk him out of it. That’s according to transcripts released by the Norman County Attorney. Monalisa Perez was given a six month jail term for the shooting of 22 year old Pedro…

Police Investigating Missing-Persons Case Near Hitterdal

June 21, 2018

Site Staff,

NEAR HITTERDAL, Minn. – After helping with a missing persons case out of Wahpeton for about 24 hours at a farmstead at 25324 70th Ave N, police and the Minnesota BCA have left the scene just after 8:00 Thursday night. Throughout the day police used a diving team and a drone to help with the investigation. There were people from multiple…