Dent News

Fergus Falls police are investigating damage near the Hillcrest football field after the driver of a pickup flagrantly tore up grass. via Daily Journal

Independent truck drivers around the country are showing their frustration over the price of diesel fuel by pulling their rigs off the road today. via KMOT-TV Minot

“This time of year, with more pedestrians, bike riders and cyclists on the roads, safety awareness is especially important”

In order to encourage drivers to be more aware of traffic safety, the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Department and Fergus Falls Police Department will be working with the State Highway Patrol as part of the ... via Daily Journal

“To be independent, we have to define our own school district or else it will be defined for us.”

' David and Diana Oien's children love making music in the Perham-Dent band and orchestra programs. via Daily Journal

Kyle Thomas Peterson, 24, Fergus Falls, was arrested around 10:18 p.m. Sunday and charged with fifth degree domestic assault; fifth degree assault; obstruction the legal process and fifth degree controlled ... via Daily Journal

You might remember the Dec. 29, 2007, story in The Daily Journal about little Wyatt Herrmann, the 6-year-old Dent boy who was diagnosed with autism two years ago and uses nonverbal communication to communicate. via Daily Journal

“These were good people working on tough issues in a most respectful fashion.”

A settlement has been reached in the two-year contract between the Perham Education Association and the Perham-Dent Public School District. via Daily Journal

“As his grandfather tells us, (Wyatt's) probably the happiest boy he's ever met”

This year marked a special Christmas for Dawn and Eric Herrmann: For the first time, their six-year-old son, Wyatt, showed an interest in his gifts. via Daily Journal

“It's the longest we'd ever been away from her”

It was a busy Christmas Eve for Steve Carbno and his wife, Kathy. Carbno, the business administrator and disaster coordinator for the Salvation Army of Cass and Clay counties, had already responded to an area ... via Daily Journal

“The BLA doesn't believe Ditch 25 could take the extra water”

County ditch no. 25 does not have the capacity to act as a lake outlet, the Otter Tail County Commission concluded Tuesday. via Daily Journal

“Leadership is an area in which few shine like Mr. Aakre”

Wal-Mart announced Carl Aakre, an agri-science teacher at Perham High School in Perham, as the Teacher of the Year in Minnesota in the 12th annual Wal-Mart State Teacher of the Year program on Thursday. via KSTP-TV Minneapolis