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

Report Shows Minnesota Lost 1,300 Farms in the Past Two Years
(Undated) – An annual report from the USDA shows that Minnesota lost 1,300 farms in the past two years. The amount of farmland across the state also fell by 100-thousand acres. Minnesota Departm...
Derek Sidian Feb 26, 2026

Avis Bridal Wedding and Runway Show Returns for Second Year
Fergus Falls, MN – The Avis Bridal Wedding and Runway Show is returning to the Bigwood Event Center after a successful debut last year. Sidney Meder, owner of Avis Bridal, says the event is a gr...
Derek Sidian Feb 25, 2026

Fleet Farm Firearm Straw Purchase Lawsuit Settled for $1 Million
St. Paul, MN – Attorney General Keith Ellison says the state has resolved its lawsuit against Fleet Farm for negligently selling firearms to straw purchasers. The consent judgement comes after F...
Derek Sidian Feb 24, 2026

Walz Announces Gun Violence Prevention Plan
St. Paul, MN – Governor Tim Walz announced his comprehensive gun violence prevention plan this morning (Tuesday, February 24) at the State Capitol. Joined by state lawmakers and victims of gun v...
Derek Sidian Feb 24, 2026

Lake Region Healthcare Hospitals Both in Top 100 Hospitals for 2026
Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. (LRHC) Fergus Falls, MN – Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) recently announced that its hospitals in Fergus Falls and in Elbow Lake both are recognized in the ...
Derek Sidian Feb 24, 2026

Rasmusson and Senate Republicans Roll Out Action Plan to Stop the Fraud
Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) joined Senate Republicans to roll out a legislative action plan to stop the fraud. (Sen. Rasmusson’s Office) St. Paul, MN – Senator Jordan Rasmusson ...
Derek Sidian Feb 24, 2026

Driver Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Car vs. Train Crash in Wilkin County
Campbell, MN – A Wheaton man is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a collision between his car and a train Friday afternoon. State troopers say that around 12:30 p.m., 42-year-old...
Derek Sidian Feb 23, 2026

Tungseth Set to Make His Next American Idol Appearance Tonight
Fergus Falls, MN – Fergus Falls native Chris Tungseth is set to make his next American Idol appearance tonight after blowing away the judges with his audition last Monday. The 27-year-old Hillcr...
Derek Sidian Feb 23, 2026

Otter Tail County Chief Deputy Announces Run for Sheriff’s Office
Otter Tail County Chief Deputy Reed Reinbold. Henning, MN – Otter Tail County Chief Deputy Reed Reinbold has announced his candidacy for Otter Tail County Sheriff. Reinbold says that Otter Tail ...
Derek Sidian Feb 23, 2026

Fire in Otter Tail County Leaves Home a Total Loss
Battle Lake fire crew responding to structure fire in Richville. (Battle Lake Fire Department) Richville, MN – A home is a total loss following a fire in Richville Sunday night. The Otter Tail C...
Derek Sidian Feb 23, 2026