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Vigilantes, New Bagel Shop, and Humane Society Donations – Weekly News Recap October 24th
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 U...
Derek Sidian Oct 24, 2025

WATCH: Humane Society of Otter Tail County in Need of More Funds for Expansion Project
Fergus Falls, MN – The Humane Society of Otter Tail County is looking for additional funding to finish off their building expansion. Construction on the new building began in May, but the organi...
Derek Sidian Oct 24, 2025

Pelican Rapids Ministry to Pay $238K Settlement for Self-Dealing Loans
BrianAJackson / Depositphotos.com Pelican Rapids, MN – Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced on Wednesday that he reached a settlement with Pelican Rapids-based nonprofit organizati...
Derek Sidian Oct 24, 2025

Otter Tail County Participating in Operation Green Light for Veterans
Green lights shining on Otter Tail County Courthouse 2024. (OTC) Otter Tail County, MN – In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Otter Tail County has announced plans to illuminate coun...
Derek Sidian Oct 23, 2025

Over 100 Moorhead Students Participate in Rally for Justice
Moorhead students participating in the “Rally for Justice.” (KFGO News) Moorhead, MN (KFGO) – Over 100 students were protesting near 4th Avenue S. and 21st Street S. in Moorhead Wedn...
Derek Sidian Oct 23, 2025

Bird Flu Confirmed in Second Otter Tail County Turkey Operation
tertman / Depositphotos.com Otter Tail County, MN – The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is confirming that a commercial turkey operation in Otter Tail County is infected with bird flu. Doctor S...
Derek Sidian Oct 22, 2025

Two Pelican Rapids Men Seeking Justice for Liquor Store Theft Arrested for Kidnapping
Alberto Ramirez and Jose Blandon-Rivera. (OTCDF) Pelican Rapids, MN – Two Pelican Rapids men have been charged with kidnapping, burglary, and robbery. Otter Tail County prosecutors say 28-year-o...
Derek Sidian Oct 22, 2025

A New Bagel and Coffee Shop? That’s Cool Beans
Cool Beans Bagels. (Derek Sidian, KBRF News) Fergus Falls, MN – Cool Beans Bagels in downtown Fergus Falls held a ribbon cutting Monday morning celebrating its grand opening. Missy and Mike Butl...
Derek Sidian Oct 21, 2025

Fergus Falls City Council Authorizes Purchase of $2 Million Fire Truck
Reference drawings of proposed E-One Aerial Truck for the Fergus Falls Fire Department. (City of Fergus Falls) Fergus Falls, MN – The City of Fergus Falls has authorized the purchase of a new $2...
Derek Sidian Oct 21, 2025

Motorcyclist Identified in Fatal Parkers Prairie Crash
Parkers Prairie, MN – The Minnesota State Patrol has released the identity of the person killed in a three-vehicle crash near Parkers Prairie Sunday morning (October 19). Troopers say that 45-ye...
Derek Sidian Oct 21, 2025