At approximately 12:20 Wednesday morning, a 28 year-old female was found unresponsive during a wellbeing check at the Otter Tail County Jail.
Life Saving efforts were performed by corrections staff, law enforcement and Ringdahl ambulance staff.
Despite efforts, the female was declared deceased.
The party was transported to Lake Region Hospital morgue for an autopsy.
The incident remains under investigation.
Fire Near McKinley School Wednesday Night
Fergus Falls, MN - The Fergus Falls Fire Department responded to a reported basement fire at 629 West Spruce Street at around 8:40 Tuesday night. By the time first responders arrived, the sole occupant had evacuated herself from the home, and smoke w...
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Semi Accident on I94 Leaves Two Injured
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Semi Driver Air Lifted from Crash Near Ashby
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Smoke Coming From the West of Fergus Falls a DNR Prescribed Fire
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