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

Minnesota DPS Have Identified a Suspect in Lawmakers Shooting
In connection to today's shootings in Champlin and Brooklyn Park, law enforcement are searching for Vance Luther Boelter, a 57-year-old male. Boelter was wearing a light-colored cowboy hat, dark-color...
Dave Bishop Jun 14, 2025

Breaking News: Two State Lawmakers Shot
Multiple reports say two Minnesota lawmakers were shot early this morning. Democratic House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed Saturday morning at their home in ...
Dave Bishop Jun 14, 2025

“NO KINGS” Rally Happening Saturday at Spies Riverfront Pavilion
“NO KINGS” Rally promotional image. Fergus Falls, MN – A rally protesting the Trump Administration is being held this weekend in Fergus Falls. On Saturday, June 14th, “NO KINGS...
Derek Sidian Jun 13, 2025

SummerFest, Car vs. Bike, and Visitor Center Opening – Weekly News Recap June 13th
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 Jun 13, 2025

West Central Initiative Awarding $570,000 in Grants to Local Organizations
Fergus Falls, MN – West Central Initiative awarded grants totaling $570,000 to 55 organizations working across the region to address sustainability, equity, and civic engagement. Fergus Falls Co...
Dave Bishop Jun 13, 2025

New Visitor Center Opening at Glendalough State Park
The new Glendalough State Park visitor center. (Otter Tail Lakes Country Facebook page) Battle Lake, MN – On Saturday, June 14th, Glendalough State Park will celebrate the completion of its new ...
Derek Sidian Jun 13, 2025

New Attractions and Old Favorites Await at 49th Annual Fergus Falls SummerFest
(SummerFest Facebook Page) Fergus Falls, MN – Fergus Falls SummerFest is kicking off for its 49th year. Julie Gray, a member of the SummerFest planning committee, says there is a lot to look for...
Derek Sidian Jun 12, 2025

MPCA Air Quality Alert Issued Includes Fergus Falls
6/11/25 Air Quality Alert. (MPCA) Fergus Falls, MN – Central and southern Minnesota are in an orange air quality alert from now until 11 p.m. tomorrow (June 12th). The Minnesota Pollution Contro...
Derek Sidian Jun 11, 2025

Homeless Man in Fergus Falls Arrested for Attacking and Damaging an SUV
Jonathan Morales-Cruz. (OTCDF) Fergus Falls, MN – A homeless man was arrested for attacking an SUV Saturday night (June 7th), causing significant damage. Court documents say the Fergus Falls Pol...
Derek Sidian Jun 11, 2025

Senator Mitchell’s Becker County Burglary Trial Starts Next Week
Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, brings HF 3454, the Omnibus Veterans policy provisions bill to the Senate floor on April 18, 2024. (Photo by Senate Media Services.) Detroit Lakes, MN – After...
Derek Sidian Jun 11, 2025