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

Minnesota AG Commissioner Encouraged by Meeting with Mexican Consulate
St. Paul, MN – Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says he's encouraged following a recent meeting with the Mexican Consulate in St. Paul. Petersen says Mexico remains one of the to...
Derek Sidian Jan 21, 2026

Alexandria Senator Cheers Whole Milk Coming Back to Schools
St. Paul, MN – Minnesota Senator Torrey Westrom is applauding President Trump for bringing back whole and two percent milk to school lunch menus. The Republican from Alexandria says this new leg...
Derek Sidian Jan 21, 2026

Charges Forwarded for Teen Who Brought 1,500 Fentanyl Pills to Middle School
Student arrested with 1500 fentanyl pills at Horizon Middle School in Moorhead on Dec. 11, 2025. (Moorhead Police Department) Moorhead, MN (KFGO) – The teen arrested after police say he brought ...
Derek Sidian Jan 21, 2026

Man Hurt in Icy Crash on the Outskirts of Perham
Perham, MN – A man was hurt Wednesday morning after an icy crash on the outskirts of Perham. State troopers say 75-year-old James Swanson of Deer Creek was in his pickup heading west on Highway ...
Derek Sidian Jan 21, 2026

New Study Shows Waste-to-Energy Facility in Perham Destroys Forever Chemicals
Perham Resource Recovery Facility. (OTC) Perham, MN – A new study shows that Minnesota waste-to-energy facilities, like the Perham Resource Recovery Facility (PRRF) operating in Perham, effectiv...
Derek Sidian Jan 21, 2026

Department of Justice Issue Subpoenas to Walz and Other State Leaders
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her...
Derek Sidian Jan 21, 2026

Shooting Investigation Underway in Alexandria
Alexandria, MN – An investigation is underway following a deadly shooting in Alexandria early Tuesday afternoon. Police Chief Scott Kent says a 27-year-old Alexandria man was found unresponsive ...
Derek Sidian Jan 20, 2026

M State Announces Program to Help Local Students Go to College Debt-Free
Blue & Gold Scholars. (M State) Fergus Falls, MN – M State is rolling out a new way to help local students afford a college education. The Blue & Gold Scholars program is a new initiativ...
Derek Sidian Jan 20, 2026

Energy Providers Propose Major Transmission Upgrade Along I-94 in MN
(Minneapolis, MN) - Five Upper Midwest energy providers are proposing a major transmission upgrade along Interstate 94, adding a second circuit to the existing power line between Fargo, North Dakota, ...
Dave Bishop Jan 18, 2026

Semi Crash West of Fergus Falls Sends Wisconsin Man to the Hospital
A semi crash on westbound Interstate 94 in Otter Tail County sent one driver to the hospital Sunday afternoon. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, the crash was reported at 1:57 p.m. near milepos...
Dave Bishop Jan 18, 2026