Fergus Falls Police Department

06/19/2026

Our admin office will be closed today to observe the holiday. If you need an officer, please contact dispatch at (218) 998-8555.

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

The old Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center. The calendar says February 1979. Does anyone know who these two dispatchers are?

06/16/2026

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

Question: I saw last article talking about motorcycles. I know there was a new law last year about lane splitting. Can you write about that?

Answer: Lane splitting and lane filtering was legal in Minnesota as of July 1, 2025. Motorists and motorcyclists need to be aware of this new law and how it will affect them to ensure it is enacted safely and respectfully on Minnesota roadways.

Lane splitting is allowed when two or more lanes of traffic are traveling in the same direction and traffic is moving. It allows a motorcycle to pass another vehicle in the same direction of travel and in the same traffic lane only under these conditions:
• At no more than 25 miles per hour.
• No more than 15 miles per hour over the speed of traffic in the relevant traffic lanes.

Lane filtering is allowed when two or more lanes of traffic are traveling in the same direction and traffic is NOT moving. It allows a motorcycle to move through traffic that is stopped, such as at a traffic light or traffic jam, only under this condition:
• No more than 15 miles per hour over the speed of traffic in the relevant traffic lanes.

Lane splitting and filtering cannot be performed under the following circumstances:
• At the approach, drive-through, or exit of a roundabout.
• In a school zone.
• In a work zone where only a single travel lane is available for use.
• On an on-ramp to a freeway or expressway.

Motorcyclists:
• It is your responsibility to determine if these maneuvers can safely be performed in a given situation.
• Do not perform them if you cannot do so safely and within the legal speed restrictions.

Motorists:
• Be aware of motorcycles sharing your lane in slow-moving traffic and when stopped at intersections.
• Do not impede their legal right to do so.

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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06/15/2026

If you lost a set of keys while at the SummerFest vendor fair please stop at the Fergus Falls Police Department to identify and claim.

Associated call for service number 26019960, 26019961, and 26019962.

06/15/2026

FLYING MATTRESS?
SECURE YOUR LOAD

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!