This Week’s Top Stories

Here are some of this week’s top stories from the KBRFRadio.com Newsroom:

Ray Joins West Central Initiative Development Staff

Jenna Ray of Morris, Minnesota, has joined West Central Initiative as a Development Associate.

Minnesota DNR Warns of Cold Water During Early Boating Season

One third of all boating fatalities in Minnesota happen during the cold water season.

State Health Dept. Updates Guidance For Assisted Living Facilities

The Minnesota Department of Health is out with updated guidance for activities at assisted living-type facilities in the state.

Fergus Falls Boys Basketball Team Wins on Buzzer Beater to Advance to State Semifinals

The Fergus Falls Boys Basketball team defeated Annandale last night 47-44 on a last second three pointer from Dominic Aguilar.

Walz Announces 1 Million Minnesotans Are Fully Vaccinated For COVID

Governor Tim Walz says that one-million Minnesotans have completed the vaccination process.

MSP optimistic about air travel rebound following spring break boost

A successful start to the spring travel season has officials at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport optimistic about the continued rebound of the airline industry.

Judge Rules Against Disappointed HS Hockey Team Members

A Hennepin County judge has ruled against nine high school hockey players who were seeking a temporary restraining order to let their team play in the Minnesota Boys State Hockey Tournament.

Organization 4 Full Participation Seeks to Improve Community Dialogue

Greater Fergus Falls (GFF) is pleased to announce that local entrepreneur Victoria McWane-Creek recently established the Organization 4 Full Participation.

Otter Tail County included as DNR expands spring burning restrictions

Spring burning restrictions are now in place for 25 Minnesota counties, and take effect tomorrow (Wed) in 14 more.

Vergas House Destroyed in Fire, Caused by Making Maple Syrup

At approximately 5:11 Monday evening, the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire at, 50771 East Lake Seven Road, near Vergas.

Veterans Memorial Planned in Vergas

A group of Lakes Area veterans is planning on constructing a Veterans Memorial park in Vergas.

Minnesotans Are Less Stressed Than Most Americans, Report Says

Minnesota is one of the least stressed states in the nation.

Local Fergus Falls Entrepreneur Launches Variant Digital

Greater Fergus Falls (GFF) continues to celebrate Women’s History Month and the growing number of women entrepreneurs in our area. They are pleased to announce that Variant Digital, a web design and business consulting service, has re-launched this month.

Three NCAA D-1 Men’s Hockey Teams Advance to Frozen Four

Three of the state’s five N-C-A-A Division One men’s hockey teams advanced to the N-C-A-A championship semi-finals over the weekend.

Greater Minnesota Protesters Greet Governor for State of State

As Governor Tim Walz prepared to deliver his State of the State address Sunday night at Mankato West High School, protesters gathered in front of the school to voice their displeasure with the administration.

Walz Touts Response to COVID, Vows to Work on Racial Inequity In State of the State

Minnesota’s perseverance through the pandemic and the quest for racial equality were the themes in Governor Tim Walz’s third State of the State Address.