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

WATCH: ICE in OTC, 3-Year-Old Killed, and Saving a Life – Weekly News Recap January 16th
Derek Sidian recaps this week's biggest local news stories. The Weekly News Recap is brought to you by Fergus Falls Monument, online at foreverstonememorials.com, Memorials That Matter. FOLLOW US FOR ...
Derek Sidian Jan 16, 2026

ICE Raids Impacting MN Farmers
SashaKhalabuzar / Depositphotos.com St. Paul, MN – The ICE raids are in no way causing just problems in the Twin Cities. That was the message from groups representing Minnesota farmers. Andrea V...
Derek Sidian Jan 15, 2026

Hughes Challenging Fellow Republican Rep. Fischbach for Congress Seat
Dave Hughes Karlstad, MN (KVRR) – Dave Hughes is making another run for Congress in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. The Republican plans to challenge fellow Republican Rep. Michelle Fisc...
Derek Sidian Jan 15, 2026

Forum Communications to Acquire The Fergus Falls Daily Journal
The Fergus Falls Daily Journal building. (Dave Bishop, KBRF News) Fergus Falls, MN – The Fergus Falls Daily Journal and Wahpeton Daily News will soon be under new ownership. Forum Communications...
Derek Sidian Jan 14, 2026

West Central Initiative Selected as a 2026 Community Host for Weaver Awards
(WCI) Fergus Falls, MN – West Central Initiative has been selected as one of 25 Community Host organizations for the 2026 Weaver Awards, a national initiative of Weave: The Social Fabric Project...
Derek Sidian Jan 14, 2026

PioneerCare and Habitat for Humanity Partner to Launch Major Childcare Expansion in Fergus Falls
Model of the “childcare pods.” (PioneerCare) Fergus Falls, MN - PioneerCare and Fergus Falls Area Habitat for Humanity are partnering to address the need for affordable, high-quality child...
Derek Sidian Jan 14, 2026

Otter Tail County Appraiser Commended for Compassionate Care During Crisis
PHOTO: Brandie Hanson, Heather Jacobson, Todd and Brit Finkelson. (OTC) Otter Tail County, MN – An Otter Tail County appraiser is recognized for his quick thinking and compassion after helping s...
Derek Sidian Jan 14, 2026

Details Released About the Boy Killed by Family Dog in New York Mills
New York Mills, MN – New details about the death of a 3-year-old boy killed by a dog in New York Mills have been released. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office has identified the boy as ...
Derek Sidian Jan 13, 2026

Senator Rasmusson Announces Re-election Campaign
Senator Jordan Rasmusson. (Senator Rasmusson’s Office) Fergus Falls, MN – Senator Jordan Rasmusson of Fergus Falls announced today that he will be seeking re-election in the Minnesota Sena...
Derek Sidian Jan 13, 2026

Winter Art Exhibits Opening at M State
One of Emily Williams-Wheeler’s pieces. (M State) Fergus Falls, MN – M State Fergus Falls will host two art exhibits this winter, highlighting the work of three regional artists. "The Proc...
Derek Sidian Jan 13, 2026