This Week’s Top Stories

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

MnDOT Reports 261 Road And Bridge Projects During 2021 Construction Season

State transportation officials say more than 261 road and bridge projects moved forward or were completed during the 2021 construction season.

Otter Tail County Jail Inmate That Died in Custody Has Been Identified

The Otter Tail County jail inmate that was found unresponsive in her cell shortly after midnight Wednesday, has been identified as Lavuya Jade Baker, 28 years old, from Wadena.

28 Year-Old Woman Found Dead at Otter Tail County Jail

At approximately 12:20 Wednesday morning, a 28 year-old female was found unresponsive during a wellbeing check at the Otter Tail County Jail.

Brandon City Officials Take Down Anti-Biden Slogan on Welcome Signs

City officials in Brandon are not happy with those who defaced the west-central Minnesota city’s welcome signs on the edge of town.

DNR Investigating Suspected CWD Case In Northwest Minnesota Deer

The Minnesota D-N-R is investigating the first possible case of chronic wasting disease in wild deer along the border with North Dakota.

Christmas Lights in Otter Tail County

Christmas is right around the corner and lots of people in the area are getting their decorations ready for the season, which means getting new and tossing away old lights.

Threat of Violence at “DL” High School Likely Linked to Detroit Lakes Student

There was an increased police presence at Detroit Lakes High School after an anonymous threat was called into a news tipline, Tuesday.

Former Hedahl’s Site to be Redeveloped

Greater Fergus Falls (GFF) is privileged to announce the former Hedahl’s site located at 215 N. Tower Rd. in Fergus Falls is set to be redeveloped into a large-scale, multi-specialty dental clinic.

The Fergus Falls Chamber Recognizes Three Board Chair Members for 20 Years of Service

At the Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, the Chamber recognized three past Board Chairs for 20 years of combined service to Fergus Falls.

Historic Red River Flour Mill to be Redeveloped

Greater Fergus Falls (GFF), in partnership with the City of Fergus Falls is privileged to announce the historic Red River Flour Mill located at 309 Stanton Ave. W. in downtown Fergus Falls is on track to be redeveloped into a 5-story boutique hotel.

Man Given 19 Year Prison Sentence for Fergus Falls Crash that Killed Two

A west-central Minnesota man is sentenced to 19 years in prison for leading Otter Tail County deputies on a chase and causing a crash that left two people dead.

Park Rapids Woman Killed after Colliding with Tractor

A Park Rapids woman has died after her SUV collided with a tractor in Bemidji.

Chances For COVID Bonuses Before End Of Year Melt Away

The chances that Minnesota’s frontline workers will be receiving COVID bonuses before the end of the year are melting away