This Week’s Top News Stories

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

Suspect Apprehended After Vehicle Rollover and Firing Shots/Standoff With Authorities

On Friday night, a Conservation Officer came upon a vehicle that had rolled over in a ditch near County Highway 37 and Bankers Drive.

Otter Tail County – to Include the City of Fergus Falls – Included in Recent Change to Burning Restrictions

Effective at 12:01 am on September 3, 2021 recreational camp fires within city limits of Fergus Falls are once again allowed.

Restaurants Trying To Come Back From Pandemic Lose Important Food Supplier

It’s another “gut punch” for Minnesota restaurants still trying to rebound from the pandemic.

Minnesota Red Cross Volunteers Assisting With Hurricane Response

Minnesota volunteers with the American Red Cross are helping with aid in areas in Louisiana impacted by Hurricane Ida.

Water Levels so Low some are Using Tractors to Remove Boats from Lakes

Water levels on area lakes are so low that some are coming up with unique ways to pull their boats out of the water.

Boss Moms Tanning Opens Downtown

Greater Fergus Falls (GFF) is proud to announce that local craft & home decor store, Boss Moms Crafting, has launched Boss Moms Tanning.

1 Teen Killed, 4 Others Hurt in Mahnomen County Crash

One teenage boy is dead and four other teens are severely injured after a crash near Naytahwaush Monday night.

Minnesota National Guard Soldiers Leave Hamid Karzai International Airport

Minnesota National Guard troops have left Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Minnesota Traffic Death Toll Tops 300 Fastest Since 2007

The number of traffic deaths in Minnesota reached 300 this year on the earliest date since 2007.

Minnesota court deals yet another setback to pipeline foes

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision by state pollution regulators to issue a water quality certification for Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 crude oil pipeline.

Rural Erhard man dies after being stung multiple times

At approximately 2:03 Monday afternoon, the Otter Tail County Dispatch received a report a medical emergency at an address northeast of Erhard.

New Threat Emerges as Crews Fight Minnesota Wildfire: Bears

Officials leading the fight against wildfires in northeastern Minnesota are warning about a new threat: bears attracted by generous donations of food and other supplies.

Beltrami County Authorities Investigating Discovery Of Human Bones

Authorities in Beltrami County are investigating the discovery of what appear to be human bones.

New Heartland Trail Bridge Construction will Close County Highway 10 Temporarily

The Becker County Highway Department will close traffic to County Highway 10 near the intersection of Trunk Highway 10  to install steel structures for the new Heartland Trail bridge.