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As a small town, Dalton relies on Otter Tail County for its court cases, deeds and other public records. The cards below are the county and state offices that keep them. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.
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Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office
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Dalton City Officials, Otter Tail County
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What we hold on Dalton, and who keeps its records.
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Dalton at a glance
- County
- Otter Tail County
- County seat
- Fergus Falls
- Population
- 215
- Otter Tail County population
- 60,081
- Local records
- City of Dalton
- ZIP codes
- 56324
About Dalton public records
Dalton in ZIP code 56324 keeps its own council and town business records. The Otter Tail County offices are in Fergus Falls, the county seat. See our Otter Tail County page for every county office.
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Wage and hour cases in Dalton, Minnesota
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 2 investigations with a Dalton address since fiscal 2005 and recorded $1,480 in back wages agreed for 3 workers. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment, and the city is the one written on the employer's record.
- Investigations closed
- 2
- Back wages agreed
- $1,480
- Workers due back wages
- 3
- Civil money penalties
- $0
- Employers on the record
- 2
| Employer | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Fabricators Inc | 1 | $1,480 | 3 |
| H & R Construction Co. | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Every employer whose address on the record is in Dalton, by back wages agreed; 0 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Minnesota wage theft records page ranks the whole state.
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Are Dalton public records free?
Inspecting records is free under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, and copies of 100 pages or fewer cost 25 cents a page. Minnesota Court Records Online and the BCA public criminal history search are free, a certified Minnesota birth certificate costs $26 and a death certificate $13, and a noncertified birth record is $13.
How do I request a Dalton police report?
Ask the Dalton police department for incident and accident reports if the city has its own force; otherwise the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office keeps reports for the area. Crash reports filed with the state go only to the people involved, through Driver and Vehicle Services.
Where can I search Dalton court cases?
Cases filed in Otter Tail County are heard by the Minnesota District Court for the county. Minnesota Court Records Online, MCRO, gives free public access to district court case records and many documents, with the fullest access at courthouse terminals.
Where do I find property deeds, ownership and tax records?
Deeds and mortgages are recorded by the Otter Tail County Recorder, or the registrar of titles for Torrens property. The Otter Tail County Assessor sets values, and the county auditor and treasurer send property tax statements and collect payments.
Who issues Dalton birth, death and marriage certificates?
Any county vital records office in Minnesota, including Otter Tail County's, issues certified birth and death certificates from anywhere in the state, often while you wait, and the Minnesota Department of Health issues them too. Marriage records come from the county where the license was issued.
Can I search another person’s Minnesota criminal history by name?
Yes. The BCA's Minnesota Public Criminal History website is free and shows public conviction data for 15 years after a sentence ends. MCRO also shows criminal cases by name.
How quickly must a Minnesota agency respond to a public-records request?
Minnesota agencies must respond within a reasonable time under the Government Data Practices Act, Chapter 13, and a request for data about yourself must be answered immediately or within 10 business days.
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