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

Senators Pressing Administration on Potential Closure of Federal Courthouse in Fergus Falls
The Edward J. Devitt U.S. Courthouse and Federal Building (Google Maps) Fergus Falls, MN – On Tuesday, March 4th, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith wrote a letter demanding answers abou...
Derek Sidian Mar 05, 2025

Fergus Falls Man Arrested for Breaking Into Two Storage Units
Bradley Lex (OTCDF) Fergus Falls, MN – A Fergus Falls man is in custody after breaking into two storage units. Fergus Falls Police say that last Friday (February 28th), 33-year-old Bradley Lex w...
Derek Sidian Mar 04, 2025

Otter Tail County Holding Public Auctions for Tax-Forfeited Properties
Map of land to be auctioned. (OTC) Otter Tail County, MN – The Otter Tail County Auditor-Treasurer's Office is preparing for upcoming online auctions of tax-forfeited properties, which will allo...
Derek Sidian Mar 03, 2025

Fergus Falls Chamber Awarded Grant to Support Youth Internships
Fergus Falls, MN – The Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has been awarded over $35,000 to help cover wages for youth interns working in high-demand career fields in 2025. The $35,556 comes f...
Derek Sidian Mar 03, 2025

Truck Breaks Through Ice Near Alexandria
Alexandria, MN – Authorities in west central Minnesota are warning of deteriorating conditions after a vehicle crashed through the ice on Lake Victoria near Alexandria. The Douglas County Sherif...
Derek Sidian Mar 03, 2025

One Person Found Dead in Grass Lake After Crashing Through the Ice
Lidgerwood, ND – A motorist was found dead after crashing through the ice on Grass Lake, west of Lidgerwood. Richland County deputies say they were searching for an overdue motorist on Sunday, M...
Derek Sidian Mar 03, 2025

Otters Basketball Star Breaks All the Records and Housing Growth – Weekly News Recap February 28th
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 Feb 28, 2025

Moorhead Man Receives 30-Year Sentence for Fatal 2023 Stabbing
Robert Icanberry (Clay County Jail) Moorhead, MN – The sentence is 30 years in prison for a Moorhead man who was convicted of second-degree murder last month. Prosecutors say 59-year-old Robert ...
Derek Sidian Feb 28, 2025

A Stolen Vehicle from Fergus Falls is Being Linked to an ATM Theft in Pierz
Image from ATM Security Camera (Morrison County Sheriff’s Office) Pierz, MN (Voice of Alexandria) – The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office has released more details about the attempted...
Derek Sidian Feb 27, 2025

Monday is the Fish House Removal Date for Otter Tail County Lakes
Fergus Falls, MN – Fish houses need to be removed from lakes in Otter Tail County by the end of day on Monday. With warmer temperatures continuing and wind in the forecast, the DNR recommends ex...
Derek Sidian Feb 27, 2025