Fergus Falls Police Department

06/11/2026

Unsure on the year of these officers doing parking duties.

06/10/2026

What a great FREE event that will be offered in Fergus Falls on June 24th. Please sign up if you are interested.

Did you know your car's settings can impact your safety on the road? CarFit is a FREE, 30-minute checkup that adjusts your vehicle to fit you — helping you drive safer and more comfortably.

June 24, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM
Community Arena Parking Lot, Fergus Falls

Call or email to reserve your spot:
218-998-8320 | ✉ [email protected]

06/10/2026

REMINDERS FOR SATURDAY'S SUMMERFEST PARADE:

3:00 PM No Parking will be enforced in the staging/parade route.

5:00 PM Staging Begins on Cavour Avenue.

6:00 PM Parade starts

Please see https://summerfest.squarespace.com/ for more information.

06/09/2026

Reminder for Pet Vaccination Clinic tonight and Thursday night at the Fire Hall.

Join us tonight!

06/09/2026

JUNIUS AVENUE CLOSURE:

Junius Avenue will be closed today in front of the PD and courthouse for paving. Please use the alley from City Hall on Washington Avenue to access the PD.

06/08/2026

POLICE TRAINING DAY!

8:30 AM-3:30 PM there will be a large presence of police vehicles in the area of Court St/Alcott by the Lake Region Healthcare homes.

06/08/2026

“ASK A TROOPER” by Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol

Question: With summer being upon us, can you get some information out in regards to motorcycle safety?

Answer: Operating a motorcycle requires different skills than driving a car, so there are some additional requirements for motorcycle riders:
• Motorcyclists are entitled to the full use of their lanes and have all the rights and duties of other drivers.
• Operators must have a valid license with a motorcycle endorsement or instruction permit.
• Riders must wear eye protection, such as a face shield, goggles or glasses. Windshields do not meet legal requirements.
• Careless and reckless driving applies to motorcyclists and includes "wheelies," "stoppies," standing on the seat, etc.
• Riders and passengers under the age of 18 must wear a Department of Transportation-approved helmet.
• A motorcyclist may only ride on a permanent seat. Passengers may ride on a passenger seat or in a sidecar.
• Motorcyclists are provided with an affirmative defense when proceeding through an unchanging red light that has shown red for an unreasonable time if no vehicle or pedestrian is approaching the street.

Equipment
• The headlight must be on at all times when riding.
• At least one brake is required, either front or rear, which may be operated by hand or foot.
• A rear-view mirror and horn are required equipment.
• If the bike has a passenger seat, it must also have passenger footrests.
• The muffler shall blend the exhaust noise into the overall vehicle noise and the exhaust system shall not emit or produce a sharp popping or crackling sound.
• The license plate must be securely fastened to prevent swinging and be in an upright position. It must be displayed horizontally or vertically with letters and numbers facing outward from the motorcycle.
• Motorcyclists may use hand signals.
• Turn signals must be visible 100 feet to the front and rear during daytime and nighttime.
• Motorcycles are required to have at least one but not more than four headlights with both high and low beam.

A portion of state statutes were used with permission from the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow – Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205. (You can follow him on “X” or reach him at, [email protected]).
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06/08/2026

THE ORANGE CONE
FLOWERS ARE UP AGAIN
WATCH FOR WORKERS

06/04/2026

The Sheriff’s Department moved into the new quarters in August 1973. The Fergus Falls Police Department, County Court, Juvenile and Probate Court, the Minnesota Highway Patrol, and the Minnesota Crime Bureau Agent moved into their offices early in 1974, thereby bringing the majority of the law enforcement in the County under one roof. This combined Law Enforcement Center of Otter Tail County was intended to give efficient and effective service to the residents of the County and the City of Fergus Falls. https://ottertailcounty.gov/history/sheriff-history/

06/03/2026

Reminder for Saturday's LRH Race. Please avoid the areas that are mapped for the race. Please see the website at https://www.lakeregionrun.com for more info.

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