This Week’s Top Stories

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

LRH Welcomes Three More Doctors to Fergus Falls

Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) is pleased to announce three more additions to the provider team offering care at the Fergus Falls main clinic.

9th Annual Emergency Management Summit

The 9th Annual Emergency Management Summit took place at the Big Wood Events Center in Fergus Falls, bringing together experts, first responders, and community members to discuss the importance of collaboration in emergency and disaster response and recovery operations.

American Legion National Commander Visits Underwood

American Legion National Commander Vincent James “Jim” Troiola made a stop in Underwood today (April 20th), as part of his multiday tour across the state to discuss issues vital to Minnesota veterans.

Erhard Man Dies in Crash North West of Underwood

Just after 2, Wednesday afternoon, the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office, Underwood Fire Department, and Ringdahl Ambulance responded to the report of a motor vehicle crash with injuries on County Highway 43, north of Riverview Road.

Governor Walz Delivers Annual State of State Address

Governor Tim Walz in his State of the State speech last night (Wed) touted Democrats’ accomplishments so far in the 2023 session — reproductive freedom, gender-affirming care, carbon-free electricity, free school lunch and breakfast, felon voting and drivers licenses for undocumented residents:

Investigators Release Name of Suspect Fatally Shot in Exchange of Gunfire in Cyrus

Officials say 34-year-old Bryan Nygard is the suspect fatally shot by officers after he fired at them during a domestic dispute call Saturday in the west-central Minnesota community of Cyrus.

Community Rallies for Animal Welfare at Successful HSOTC Spring Fundraising Dinner

After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Humane Society of Otter Tail County (HSOTC) successfully hosted its Annual Spring Fundraising Dinner on April 17th, attracting a crowd of between 250 and 300 attendees.

High Speed Chase Started Near Fergus Falls

At approximately 10:22 Tuesday night, a Minnesota State Patrol Trooper attempted to stop a maroon Chrysler 300 that was westbound on I-94 near Fergus Falls for an equipment violation and registration issues.

Rehabilitation through Education: Cass County Jail and M State Offer Inmates Workforce Training

In a first-of-its-kind pilot project, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State) to offer workforce training to inmates at the Cass County Jail in Fargo.

Fergus Falls Fire Department Hosted Firefighter 2 Skills Day Training

Over the weekend, the Fergus Falls Fire Department (FFFD) hosted a comprehensive training event for area firefighters as part of the Firefighter 2 Skills Day.

M State to Offer Zero Textbook Cost Business and Psychology Programs For Students

M State College announced that it will offer two new Z-Degree programs, enabling students to complete their Associate of Applied Science in Business and Psychology Transfer Pathway degrees without incurring any textbook costs.

Rider Pinned Between ATV and Tree in Douglas County Crash

A man is recovering from injuries suffered in an A-T-V crash in west central Minnesota near Alexandria.