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

Lake Region Healthcare Uniting Its Hospitals and Clinics Into One Organization
Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls. (LRHC) Fergus Falls, MN – Lake Region Healthcare has combined its hospitals in Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake and the 10 regional clinics it operates to create ...
Derek Sidian Oct 14, 2025

Warrants Issued for Florida Couple Accused of $650,000 Fraud in Otter Tail County
BrianAJackson / Depositphotos.com Fergus Falls, MN – Warrants have been issued for a Florida couple, formerly of Otter Tail County, after they missed their first court appearance for a collectiv...
Derek Sidian Oct 14, 2025

Identity of Man Killed By Falling Tree in Wadena County Released
Menahga, MN – The Wadena County Sheriff's Office has released the identity of the man killed in rural Menahga last week after a tree fell on top of him. Deputies say that around 2:45 p.m. Thursd...
Derek Sidian Oct 14, 2025

MN BCA Suspending Use of Breath Tests in DWI Cases
aijohn784 / Depositphotos.com St. Paul, MN – Minnesota is suspending the use of alcohol breath testing machines in suspected DWI cases statewide. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) direct...
Derek Sidian Oct 13, 2025
Renovation on New York Mills Regional Cultural Center Begins
Renovation begins on the NYM Regional Cultural Center. (NYMRCC) New York Mills, MN – The 140-year-old iconic New York Mills Regional Cultural Center building is receiving some much-needed brickw...
Derek Sidian Oct 13, 2025

Otter Girls Tennis Team Heading to State for the First Time in School’s History
Captains Ashtyn Lill and Hattie Fullhart with the 2025 squad and their section championship trophy! (Photo submitted to craigolsonsports.com) Fergus Falls, MN – The Otter Girls Tennis Team is go...
Derek Sidian Oct 13, 2025

M State Enrollment Increases 32% in Health Sciences
Photo of students in the M State Medical Laboratory Technician program. (M State) Fergus Falls, MN – Enrollment at M State continues its upward trajectory this fall, with especially strong gains...
Derek Sidian Oct 13, 2025

Woman Injured After Hitting Deer in Pelican Rapids
CH-0001 / Depositphotos.com Pelican Rapids, MN – A woman is hurt after hitting a deer in rural Pelican Rapids this weekend. State troopers say 26-year-old Anna Cleveland of Waite Park was headin...
Derek Sidian Oct 13, 2025

Veterans Day Salute
Veteran’s Day Salute presented by Fergus Monument Company Honor the heroes in your life! Click on the image and Fill out the form below to nominate a friend or family member for our Veterans Day...
Zakk Daniels Oct 12, 2025

Bicyclist Hurt After Pickup Crash in Otter Tail County
RomanPashkovsky / Depositphotos.com Dent, MN – A bicyclist is hurt after a crash with a pickup in rural Dent Friday morning (October 10). State troopers say the pickup was heading west on Highwa...
Derek Sidian Oct 11, 2025