Christmas is right around the corner and the City of Fergus Falls will have adjusted hours/closures in honor of the holiday.
This Friday (December 24/Christmas Eve) City Hall, Police and Fire Admin Services, Landfill, Library, Senior Center will be closed.The liquor stores will be open 9 am-5 pm.
On Saturday (December 25/Christmas Day), all city buildings and facilities will be closed.
Garbage and recycling that is usually picked up on Friday will be picked on Thursday, December 23. Thursday pickup is being moved to Wednesday December 22. The City is requesting that residents have their containers out and ready for pickup by 6 am.
These details can be found on the city’s website.


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