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

Fergus Falls Fire Dedicates Training Grounds to Fallen Firefighter
Dedication of FFFD training grounds to fallen firefighter Daniel C. Ness. (FFFD) Fergus Falls, MN – The Fergus Falls Fire Department held a ceremony this weekend dedicating the department's trai...
Derek Sidian Sep 29, 2025

Otter Tail Sheriff’s Office Warning of New Phone Scam
New York Mills, MN – The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a new phone scam. The Sheriff's Office says the New York Mills Police Department has received multiple c...
Derek Sidian Sep 29, 2025

Two Injured in Rear-End Collision in Rural Ottertail
Unsplash Ottertail, MN – Two people were injured after a rear-end collision near Rush Lake in Otter Tail County Friday afternoon (September 26). State Troopers say a pickup and an SUV were both ...
Derek Sidian Sep 29, 2025

Becker County DAC Awarded $42,000 T-Mobile Homegrown Grant for Inclusive Playground Project
Detroit Lakes - A community celebration took place Thursday, Sept. 25, at Detroit Lakes City Park as the Becker County Developmental Achievement Center (DAC) was recognized as a recipient of T-Mobile'...
Dave Bishop Sep 28, 2025
Wahpeton Man Killed in Crash Between Semi and Tractor
Fatal crash in Wilkin County. (KVRR) Wolverton, MN – The identities of the drivers involved in a fiery and fatal accident between a tanker semi and a road grader in Wilkin County have been relea...
Derek Sidian Sep 26, 2025

Water Gun Prank Arrest, Sexual Arrests, and Broken Bell – Weekly News Recap September 26th
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 Sep 26, 2025
At Least One Dead Following Crash in Wilkin County
Fatal crash in Wilkin County. (KVRR) Wolverton, MN – At least one person is dead after a crash between a tanker truck and a road grader Thursday afternoon in Wilkin County. The vehicles were hea...
Derek Sidian Sep 26, 2025

Perham Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Accident Near Lake Lida
Pelican Rapids, MN – A Perham man is seriously injured after a motorcycle accident near Lake Lida Tuesday afternoon. Troopers say 53-year-old Ryan Beachy was heading west on Highway 108 in Lida ...
Derek Sidian Sep 24, 2025

Former Senator Mitchell Sentenced to Six Months Jail Time
Senator Nicole Mitchell (Minnesota Senate) Detroit Lakes, MN – Former Senator, Democrat Nicole Mitchell, will spend only 180 days in prison for burglarizing her stepmother’s Detroit Lakes ...
Derek Sidian Sep 23, 2025

Bell Removed from City Hall, Reopens Today
The bell in City Hall has been removed. (City of Fergus Falls) Fergus Falls, MN – Crews were able to safely and successfully remove the bell from the top of Fergus Falls City Hall on Monday (Sep...
Derek Sidian Sep 23, 2025