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

Law Enforcement Searching for Missing Elbow Lake Woman
Cynthia Wegner. (Grant County Sheriff) Elbow Lake, MN – The Grant County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 69-year-old Cynthia Loise Wegner. Deputies say C...
Derek Sidian Aug 22, 2025
Golfer Wins $10,000 in Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble
Lane Rogers and the Big Chief Team. (Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce) Fergus Falls, MN – One lucky golfer won big at this year's Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce Golf Scramble. During Thursday'...
Derek Sidian Aug 22, 2025

City of Underwood Awarded $5.54 Million for Construction of New Water Treatment Plant
The City of Underwood’s current water treatment plant. (Senator Rasmusson’s Office) Underwood, MN – Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) announced on Wednesday, August 20, that ...
Derek Sidian Aug 21, 2025

Two Employees Charged for Stealing Lottery Tickets from Fergus Falls Business
Lakeway Express. (Derek Sidian, KBRF News) Fergus Falls, MN – Two former employees of Lakeway Express in Fergus Falls have been charged for stealing lottery tickets from the gas station. 33-year...
Derek Sidian Aug 20, 2025

Maple Grove Republican State Representative Announces Campaign for Governor
State Representative Kristin Robbins. Maple Grove, MN – There are now three Republicans in the race for Minnesota governor in 2026. Representative Kristin Robbins of Maple Grove made her campaig...
Derek Sidian Aug 20, 2025

Fergus Falls Firefighters Celebrate Major Milestones
Fergus Falls Fire Department celebrates major milestones. (FFFD Facebook page) Fergus Falls, MN – The Fergus Falls Fire Department recently had its family picnic and service awards at Spies Rive...
Derek Sidian Aug 20, 2025

Local Legislators Comment on Court Ruling Striking Down 1,400 Page Omnibus Provision
Senator Rasmusson holding a copy of the omnibus bill that was introduced on the last day of the legislative session. (Senator Rasmusson’s Office) St. Paul, MN – On Monday, August 18, the S...
Derek Sidian Aug 20, 2025

Lake Region Receives 5 Star CMS Rating for Second Year in a Row
Fergus Falls, MN – Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) has received the highest achievement possible from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This marks the second year in a row LRH...
Derek Sidian Aug 20, 2025

M State Wins National Award for New Streamlined and Innovative Course Scheduling
M State's Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs Matt Borcherding, Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences Alicia Carley, and Academic Operations Coordinator Jonathan Lovejoy accept the 2025 AcOpscar I...
Derek Sidian Aug 19, 2025

Road Closures in Fergus Falls Tuesday Morning
Road closures set for August 19th. (City of Fergus Falls) Fergus Falls, MN – There will be road closures this morning (August 19th) for utility work on Union Avenue North and Summit Avenue West....
Derek Sidian Aug 19, 2025