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

Woman Arrested After Fleeing Otter Tail County Deputies
Sheri Abrahamson. (OTCDF) Elizabeth, MN – A woman was arrested in Elizabeth early Tuesday morning (August 12th) after fleeing Otter Tail County deputies. At around 12:20 a.m., Otter Tail County ...
Derek Sidian Aug 12, 2025

Staples Man Arrested and Discovered to Have $28,000 Worth of Stolen Property
Russ Reichel. (Wadena County Jail) Wadena, MN – A man from rural Staples was arrested for burglary last week after fleeing Wadena County deputies. Wadena County Sergeant Bryan Savaloja Thursday,...
Derek Sidian Aug 12, 2025

Barnesville Man Arrested for Injuring Mother and Brother with a Knife
Chad Lane (Clay County Jail) Barnesville, MN (KFGO) – A Barnesville man is in custody after injuring his brother and mother with a knife Friday evening (August 8th). Barnesville Police and Clay ...
Derek Sidian Aug 12, 2025

Road Work Starts Wednesday on Highway 108 in Henning
Henning, MN – Starting Wednesday, August 13th, weather permitting, the Minnesota Department of Transportation will begin a pavement preservation project on Highway 108 in Henning. Crews will beg...
Derek Sidian Aug 11, 2025

Two People Injured in Single Vehicle Crash in Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls, MN – Two people were injured in a car crash in Fergus Falls over the weekend. State troopers say a vehicle driven by 40-year-old Alan Ochoa of Fargo was heading west on I-94 near t...
Derek Sidian Aug 11, 2025

Missouri Murder Suspect Arrested in Rural Barnesville
Clay County Sheriff’s vehicle. (Clay County Sheriff’s Office) Barnesville, MN – On Friday morning (August 8th), the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Barnesville Police Departme...
Derek Sidian Aug 08, 2025

New York Mills Farmer Wins 2025 Woman Farmer of the Year
Minnesota Farmfest 2025 Woman Farmer of the Year winner Kris Huebsch. (Farmfest) New York Mills, MN -A farmer from New York Mills won Woman Farmer of the Year at Minnesota Farmfest 2025. At the Women ...
Derek Sidian Aug 08, 2025

Lane Closure on I-94 East of Evansville Next Week
Evansville, MN – Weather permitting, starting Monday, August 11th through Thursday, August 14th, drivers traveling on eastbound Interstate 94 between Evansville and Brandon will encounter a left...
Derek Sidian Aug 08, 2025

Restaurant News and Farmers Outraged – Weekly News Recap August 8th
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 Aug 08, 2025

Owners of Dairyland Done After This Season, Looking for New Owner to Continue the Legacy
Dairyland. (Dave Bishop, KBRF News) Fergus Falls, MN – For 70 years, Dairyland has been a staple of Fergus Falls. Now, long-time owners Pat and Jean Connolly are looking to pass the torch to a n...
Derek Sidian Aug 08, 2025