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

Fergus Falls Set to Save Hundreds of Thousands in Engineering Costs by Partnering with Local Company
The City of Fergus Falls is partnering with Moore Engineering. (Derek Sidian, KBRF News) Fergus Falls, MN – The City of Fergus Falls has decided to outsource its engineering department to Moore ...
Derek Sidian Jun 04, 2025

Semi Went Over I-94 Bridge Rail near Elizabeth, Closes Highway 10
Semi went off the rail on I-94 onto County Highway 10. (Derek Sidian, KBRF News) Elizabeth, MN – A semi went over a bridge rail on I-94 onto County Highway 10 west of Elizabeth this morning. Ear...
Derek Sidian Jun 04, 2025

Alexandria Walmart Stabbing Suspect Identified
Walmart stabbing suspect. (Alexandria PD) Alexandria, MN – The man who allegedly stabbed a stranger inside a Walmart store in Alexandria is being identified. The Douglas County Sheriff’s O...
Derek Sidian Jun 04, 2025

New Start Date for Fergus Falls Roundabout Construction
Plan for Friberg Avenue and Fir Avenue Roundabout Fergus Falls, MN – Construction of the roundabout near the YMCA has a new start date. Road work signs stating that construction would begin at t...
Derek Sidian Jun 04, 2025

New Minnesota Law is Requiring People to Apply for Boat Permits
ArturVerkhovetskiy / Depositphotos.com St. Paul, MN – A new boater education law goes into effect on July 1st in Minnesota. DNR spokesman Adam Block says for the first time, people older than ag...
Derek Sidian Jun 04, 2025

Warrant Out for Man Who Gained Fame for Playing NDSCS Football at Age 50
Ray Ruschel (Madison Quinn, KFGO News) Wahpeton, ND (KFGO) - A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Ray Ruschel, who gained national attention when he played football for the North Dakota State C...
Derek Sidian Jun 04, 2025

Road Work on Fergus Falls Roundabout Has Been Delayed
Plan for Friberg Avenue and Fir Avenue Roundabout Fergus Falls, MN – Construction of the roundabout near the YMCA in Fergus Falls has been delayed. Road work signs stating that construction woul...
Derek Sidian Jun 03, 2025

Mall of America Visitors Might’ve Been Exposed to Measles
Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America. (Explore Minnesota) Bloomington, MN – Visitors to the Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America may have been exposed to measles. A child in Dakota Cou...
Derek Sidian Jun 03, 2025

Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Continue to Fill Minnesota Skies
St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is extending the Air Quality Alert for Minnesota through Wednesday, prompted by wildfire smoke from Canada. The MPCA states that a cold fron...
Derek Sidian Jun 03, 2025

Otter Tail County Sheriff Addresses Being Listed as a “Sanctuary Jurisdiction”
Otter Tail County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons Fergus Falls, MN – The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office has made a statement addressing its status on the Department of Homeland Security̵...
Derek Sidian Jun 03, 2025