Category Archives: (KBRF & Fergus Now) KBRF Local-News

Otter Tail County Sheriff Investigating Apparent Suicide on Highway 210
Foxhome, MN – The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office is investigating an apparent suicide on State Highway 210 west of Fergus Falls. Deputies say the incident occurred at around 3 p.m. Wednesday...
Derek Sidian 3h ago

MnDOT Investing $1 Million in Staples Freight Railway Project
gyn9037 / Depositphotos.com St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is investing nearly $4.5 million in five freight rail improvement projects across the state to boost economi...
Derek Sidian 20h ago

Gas Prices Increase Another 10 Cents in Minnesota
St. Louis Park, MN – Gas prices are up another dime in the state. AAA Minnesota reports that the statewide average today is $3.68 per gallon of regular unleaded. That is a 17-cent increase from ...
Derek Sidian 21h ago

Minnesota Court of Appeals to Hear Case at Fergus Falls High School
Fergus Falls, MN – A three-judge panel from the Minnesota Court of Appeals will bring the courtroom to the classroom Thursday, April 23rd, at Kennedy Secondary School. Judges JaPaul Harris, Eliz...
Derek Sidian 21h ago

M State Holding Its 20th Empty Bowls Fundraiser
(M State) Fergus Falls, MN – M State is hosting its 20th Empty Bowls Fundraiser for the Fergus Falls Salvation Army food program. On Thursday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in M State's Legac...
Derek Sidian 22h ago

Italian Restaurant Coming to Fergus Falls
(Tuscany Italian Restaurant) Fergus Falls, MN – A new Italian restaurant is coming soon to Fergus Falls. According to a recent Facebook post, Tuscany Italian Restaurant is moving into the old Pi...
Derek Sidian 23h ago

Congresswoman Fischbach Visits With Fergus Falls Leaders
Congresswoman Fischbach visits with Fergus Falls City leaders. (Congresswoman Fischbach’s Office) Fergus Falls, MN – Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach recently visited Fergus Falls and met ...
Derek Sidian Apr 08, 2026

Fischbach Introduces Legislation Cracking Down on Benefits Fraud
Representative Michelle Fischbach Washington, D.C. – Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach and Congressman Pete Stauber have introduced new legislation aimed at keeping federal benefit doll...
Derek Sidian Apr 07, 2026

Dairyland Welcomes New Owner Ahead of 71st Season
Pat and Jean Connolly introduce Dairyland’s new owner, Rachel Larson. (Dairyland Facebook page) Fergus Falls, MN - Dairyland in Fergus Falls has found its new owner. On Friday, April 3, Pat and ...
Derek Sidian Apr 07, 2026

Vergas Fire And Rescue Save Dog That Fell Through Ice
(Vergas Fire/Rescue Department Facebook page) Vergas, MN – One dog is saved after falling through the ice on a lake in rural Vergas last Friday morning. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Off...
Derek Sidian Apr 06, 2026