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Reckless Firearm Discharge Leads to Arrest in Otter Tail County

The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office says the Otter Tail County SWAT team was utilized to help arrest the suspect.

14 hours ago

Gabriel Ostler,

BATTLE LAKE, MN (KVRR) – A Battle Lake man is in custody at the Otter Tail County Jail after law enforcement says he recklessly discharged a firearm in a Battle Lake trailer park. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says that they responded to a call coming from that trailer park just after 4:30 P.M. on April 17. Upon investigation,…

Former doctor sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting high school players in Fergus Falls

April 12, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Dr. Zvi Levran (FOX2 Detroit) FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KFGO-KBRF) — A former Fergus Falls physician has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting high school hockey players in Otter Tail County. 69-year-old former doctor Zvi Levran pleaded guilty to three of six counts of criminal sexual conduct on March 30. On Tuesday, April 7,…

Deer Creek, MN teen accused of having sex with a 12-year-old girl

March 17, 2026

KVRR Staff,

OTTER TAIL CO., Minn. (KVRR/KFGO) — A Deer Creek, Minnesota man is accused of having sex with a 12-year-old girl. 18-year-old Joshua Larson was arrested on Friday for having a sexual relationship with a minor from August 2025 until January of this year. Larson is charged criminal sexual conduct, soliciting a child and engaging in electronic communication relating to sexual…

Man found dead inside of rural Wadena home

March 9, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — A man is found dead inside of a home on fire in Otter Tail County. Before 4 a.m., dispatch took a call for a fire northwest of Wadena in the 37000 Block of Highway 75. Multiple crews from nearby towns assisted. No foul play is believed to be involved. The home is a total…

Search For Isadora Wengel Moves To Battle Lake

Search for Isadora Wengel Continues in Battle Lake

Not only did police spot a vehicle allegedly driven by their prime suspect in Otter Tail County, but that same suspect also went to high school in Battle Lake.

February 22, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

BATTLE LAKE, MN (KVRR) – Joshua Hite, the man who stands accused of Isadora Wengel, is from the Battle Lake region, so it is possible he disposed of her remains around that area. If that’s the case – locals want to make sure they do their part to help. “This shouldn’t be the highlight of the news about Battle Lake,”…

Otter Tail County Sheriff says he will not seek re-election

February 17, 2026

Alison Voorhees,

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — Otter Tail County will soon be in search of a new sheriff. Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons says he will not seek re-election. He has served two terms as sheriff for the county. In a post to social media, Fitzgibbons says he has been with law enforcement for the past 26 years. Fitzgibbons says, “As I…

Police seek public’s help in locating remains of Isadora Wengel, following arrest of boyfriend for her murder

February 11, 2026

TJ Nelson, Gabriel Ostler,

The tote shown is a HDX 27-gallon Tough Storage Tote, 28.6 in. length x 19.6 in. width x 15.2 in. height.FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Fargo Police say they do not believe Isadora Wengel is alive and they are now asking people to look for a 27 gallon tote that is black with a red cover. Police Chief Dave Zibolski says…

Perham Man Arrested for Attempted Homicide

Authorities say the intervention of a neighbor likely saved the victim's life.

February 8, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

PERHAM, MN (KVRR) – A Perham man is in custody after allegedly attempting to stab a woman to death. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says that just after 10:00 A.M. on February 7, they and the Perham Police Department responded to calls for an assault in progress in a Perham apartment. 22-year-old Cyrus Olson allegedly entered the apartment and…

Former Fergus Falls doctor accused of sexually assaulting high school hockey players

February 4, 2026

KVRR Staff,

Dr. Zvi Levran (FOX2 Detroit) FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO-KBRF) – A former Fergus Falls doctor has been accused of sexually assaulting high school hockey players in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Prosecutors say the “hockey doc,” 69-year-old Zvi Levran made sexual contact with at least two underage hockey players, claiming it was for a medical purpose. The assaults allegedly happened between…

Bail set for man charged in fatal shooting of teen during robbery in Frazee, MN

December 24, 2025

TJ Nelson,

Arthur CampbellDETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — A $2 million conditional bail is set for the man charged with second-degree murder for shooting and killing a teen in Frazee, Minnesota over the weekend. Court records show 21-year-old Arthur Campbell and a juvenile forced their way into a home early Saturday morning to steal items when Campbell shot 19-year-old Bryson May. Authorities…