Category Archives: (KBRF & Fergus Now) KBRF Local-News
Man in Otter Tail County Seriously Injured After Demo Derby Car Fell on His Head
Hewitt, MN – A Park Rapids man was severely injured this weekend near Parkers Prairie after a demolition derby car fell on his head. The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says 25-year-old...
Oct 20, 2025
Two People Injured in Todd County Campfire Explosion
Unsplash Cushing, MN – Authorities in Todd County say two people are being treated for serious burns suffered in campfire explosion Saturday night near Cushing. Sheriff’s officials say 34-...
Oct 20, 2025
Man Injured After Falling from Putting Up Tree Stand
AntonMatyukha / Depositphotos.com Hankinson, ND (KFGO) – A 56-year-old man was hospitalized after falling from a tree while putting up a tree stand in the Hankinson Hills Campground. The Richlan...
Oct 20, 2025
At Least One Dead in Otter Tail County Motorcycle Crash
Parkers Prairie, MN – The Minnesota State Patrol says at least one person is dead following a three-vehicle crash near Parkers Prairie Sunday morning (October 19). Troopers say that the motorcyc...
Oct 20, 2025
Roundabout Celebration, Hospital Merging, and $650,000 Fraud – Weekly News Recap October 17th
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...
Oct 17, 2025
Woman Sentenced for 2nd Degree Drug Possession in New York Mills
Jennifer Riepe. (MN DOC) New York Mills, MN – A Moorhead woman was recently sentenced for drug possession in rural New York Mills. Court documents say that on Friday, October 10, 40-year-old Jen...
Oct 17, 2025
DEED Awards Funding to Support Projects in Elizabeth and Barnesville
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has announced more than $20.7 million in Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) grants across Greater Minnesota - including majo...
Oct 16, 2025
Otter Tail County Leaders Celebrate Opening of New Fergus Falls Roundabout
County Leaders cut the ribbon on the Fir/Friberg Avenue roundabout. Front row left to right: Bob Ehlert, County Engineering Supervisor; Stephanie Grow, YMCA Operations Director; Patrick Holister, Acti...
Oct 15, 2025
Battle Lake and Henning Receiving 18 Months of Free Single-Sort Recycling
Single-sort recycling carts. (OTC) Battle Lake, MN – Residents of Battle Lake and Henning will be receiving 18 months of free curbside single-sort recycling service starting this January. Otter ...
Oct 15, 2025
Bridge Replacement Completed Between Ashby and Dalton
Ashby, MN – Lanes reopened Tuesday, October 14, on westbound Interstate 94 between Ashby and Dalton, as crews wrap up the bridge replacement at the Pelican Creek, just west of the County Road 4 ...
Oct 15, 2025