Category Archives: (KBRF & Fergus Now) KBRF Local-News
Fir/Friberg Roundabout Opening Delayed
Due to continued underground utility work the intersection is expected to remain closed until Tuesday, July 22. Extended work hours will run through the weekend. Access to the YMCA will be available v...
Jul 18, 2025
Missing Man Found Deceased 240 Feet Up a Tower
On Wednesday, (July 16th) the Wadena County Sheriff's Office received a report that a vehicle matching a description of a Jeep referenced in a missing person investigation had been located. Upon arriv...
Jul 17, 2025
Starting Tuesday Fir/Friberg Intersection Closed for Another 72 Hours
Starting once again today, the Fir/Friberg intersection will be completely closed to traffic for 72 hours. Please use the signed detour routes. Traffic along Fir Avenue between Aurdal and Friberg is l...
Jul 15, 2025
Fire Destroys Ottertail Outbuilding
(Ottertail, MN) - Just after 10 p.m. Friday, Otter Tail County Dispatch received a report of a large fire. Crews arrived to find an abandoned outbuilding fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters from th...
Jul 14, 2025
Large Police Presence Near Moorhead Soccer Complex
(Moorhead, MN) — There is a large police presence in Moorhead. KFGO News director Paul Jurgens is at the scene and says officers with the Clay County Sheriff's Office, Moorhead Police, the State...
Jul 14, 2025
Community Turned Out in Force for Successful “Shop, Move ‘n Groove” Event in Fergus Falls
Community Turns Out in Force for Successful "Shop, Move 'n Groove" Event in Fergus Falls Downtown Fergus Falls was alive with activity on Thursday, July 10th, as the community gathered at Spies...
Jul 14, 2025
Jury Selection Begins in Senator Mitchell’s Burglary Trial
Senator Nicole Mitchell (Image from Becker County Jail in Custody List) (Detroit Lakes, MN) — The burglary trial of state Senator Nicolle Mitchell gets under way in Becker County today (Mon) aft...
Jul 14, 2025
News Talk 1250 KBRF Currently Off Air Due to Storm Damage
Due to the effects of the storm that passed thru Fergus Falls Friday afternoon, News Talk 1250 KBRF is currently off the air. The storm damaged some equipment and our engineers are currently working o...
Jul 11, 2025
Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested and Charged with D-W-I
(KFGO) – A Mahnomen County, Minnesota Sheriff’s Deputy was arrested and charged with D-W-I and refusing to submit to a chemical test after his arrest Tuesday afternoon near Mahnomen. Two s...
Jul 10, 2025
Domestic Assault Suspect Shot After Pursuit
At approximately 5:30 Wednesday evening, the Becker County Sheriff's Office responded to a call of a domestic assault in the 20000 block of Becker County Highway 21. The caller reported that an adult ...
Jul 10, 2025