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

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

New Details on Weekend Stabbing in Fergus Falls Released
Alexander Sian-Gonzalez. (OTCDF) Fergus Falls, MN – Court documents have revealed more details about the domestic stabbing that happened in Fergus Falls late Saturday night, including the identi...
Derek Sidian Jan 13, 2026

3-Year-Old Boy Killed by Dog in Otter Tail County
New York Mills, MN – A 3-year-old boy was killed by a dog in New York Mills on Sunday. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says the boy’s 51-year-old grandmother called 911 around...
Derek Sidian Jan 12, 2026

Man Arrested for Domestic Stabbing in Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls, MN – A man was arrested for a domestic stabbing in Fergus Falls this weekend. Fergus Falls Police say that officers were called to a residence on the 800 block of South Sheridan St...
Derek Sidian Jan 12, 2026

Senator Rasmusson Joins U.S. Treasury Secretary to Address Minnesota Fraud Crisis
State Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) joins Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent at a roundtable to address Minnesota's ongoing fraud crisis. (Sen. Rasmusson’s Office) St. Paul, MN ...
Derek Sidian Jan 12, 2026

Two Pickup Drivers Injured in Separate Crashes on I-94 Saturday Evening
Dalton, MN – Two pickup drivers were hurt in separate crashes on I-94 Saturday night. State troopers say that around 8:35 p.m., a Ford F-150 was heading west on the snow and ice covered intersta...
Derek Sidian Jan 12, 2026

Don Pablo’s in Fergus Falls Closes Due to Concerns of ICE in the Area
Don Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant. (KBRF News) Fergus Falls, MN – Don Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant of downtown Fergus Falls has closed its doors due to concerns of ICE in the area. As rep...
Derek Sidian Jan 11, 2026

WATCH: Embezzlement in Rothsay and New Financial Leader in Otter Tail – Weekly News Recap January 9th
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 09, 2026

Otter Tail County Encouraging Use of Smart911 to Streamline Emergency Calls and Notification
(Graphic created by Derek Sidian, KBRF News. Logos from Smart911 and OTC) Otter Tail County, MN – Otter Tail County officials are encouraging people to sign up for Smart911. The free service let...
Derek Sidian Jan 09, 2026

Legislative Auditor’s Report Finds Issues in Behavioral Health Grants
(MN DHS) St. Paul, MN – A new report shows some Department of Human Services employees backdated or created documentation during an audit of behavioral health grants. Office of Legislative Audit...
Derek Sidian Jan 08, 2026