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Willmar Hands Otters 3-0 Loss in Volleyball Opener
The 2024 volleyball season is underway and the Fergus Falls Otters hosted Willmar in a Central Lakes Conference match on Tuesday night at the Kennedy Secondary School. The Cardinals were 3-0 winners. “We definitely had some first game jitters going into the first set,” acknowledged Fergus Falls head coach Sabrina Noon. “We had a hard time settling in and getting into a rhythm. We did have times where we showed more control, but our inconsistencies got the better of us this match.”
Super Sports Saturday Returns Bigger Than Ever
Fergus Falls, MN – Super Sports Saturday is starting up again this week (August 31st), but with some major changes. The coaches show hosted by Craig Olson on KBRF has been a staple of Saturday mornings for many sports fans over the years. The biggest change is that Super...
Fargo libraries to offer radon testing kits
(FARGO) – Starting today, residents can check out a radon detector kit at any Fargo Public Library location. These reusable kits are available through a partnership with the University of North Dakota as a way to take action against radon health risks. UND and the Fargo Public library have partnered to make home testing for radon free and as easy as possible, in order to save lives and create healthier living spaces. These kits are designed to make it easier for library patrons to determine if their homes contain unsafe levels of radon, which is a radioactive, carcinogenic gas. Currently 30 digital radon detectors are in the library’s collection and can be checked out for three weeks with a Fargo Public Library card in good standing. Library patrons can place holds on the devices via the library’s catalog, and the kits can be sent to the selected branch library for pickup. Each kit contains instructions on how to use the device and what patrons can do to fix a home if high levels of radon are detected. For more information about the radon test kits, contact Library Collection Manager Jenilee Kanenwisher at 701.241.8123.
Memorial grows outside of Fargo homicide scene, suspected shooter on the run
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A memorial is building outside of the Maplewood Bend Apartments in south Fargo. Photos, candles, balloons, flowers and teddy bears have been laid for 35-year-old Sampson Bleh, who was shot and killed there Friday afternoon. The community gathered there Monday night for a vigil.
Best Fargo Moorhead Establishment: Brew Bird Wins Flavor Awards
Brew Bird has soared to the top as the winner of Best Overall Establishment in the Fargo Monthly Flavor Awards. The restaurant is a treasure in the local culinary scene, situated in a transformed retro tow truck station on the edge of downtown Fargo. The menu is an ode to foodie creativity, not only offering classics with gluten-free versions—without compromising on taste or texture—but also pushing past what you think you know about a typical chicken shack.
Otter Boys Dominate Central Minnesota River Run
The Fergus Falls boys’ cross country team traveled to Staples to compete at the Central Minnesota River Run on Monday. “Conditions were brutal with heat and high humidity, not ideal for competing in,” said head coach Derek Meyer. “Our team had an outstanding day with three team titles in the Junior High, JV and Varsity.”
The City of Fergus Falls is Asking City Residents to Limit Their Water Usage.
With the rainfall that inundated the region Monday afternoon, the City of Fergus Falls is asking city resident to limit their water usage. City of Fergus Falls Public Works Director Len Taylor stated; “The system is taxed it’s maxing out right now. Our sanitary sewer (system) does receive storm water into storm manhole covers, it is really maxing out our plant out on the west side of town. We’re asking all the residents to limit their water use, no laundry and minimal flushing however that works for a household.” Taylor continued to ask resident to do “just anything you can do to not use as much water as you typically would in a regular day.”
Fergus Falls Labor Day Weekend Information and Final Days of the Splash Pad
Fergus Falls, MN – Monday, September 2nd is Labor Day, and most City buildings will be closed including the liquor stores and the Fergus Falls Public Library. This also impacts the refuse collection schedule. Residents on the Monday route will have their garbage collected on Tuesday, September 3rd. Tuesday...
Homecrest Outdoor Living adds Waterlines to sales team
WADENA, Minn. — Homecrest Outdoor Living is expanding its residential sales team with the addition of Josh Rodriguez and Jason Karfonta of Waterlines, Inc. Rodriguez will represent Homecrest in Puerto Rico, and Karfonta will cover territory in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington D.C. Waterlines, founded in 1985...
High School Sports Results/Schedule
Volleyball: ROCORI 3, Apollo 0 (Scores were 25-5, 25-14,25-10) Tuesday's Schedule: Volleyball: Sartell-St. Stephen at Tech Sauk Rapids-Rice at Becker Royalton at Cathedral Boys Soccer: Fergus Falls at Sauk Rapids-Rice Apollo at Sartell-St...
Person in Custody After Allegedly Trying to Rob Someone Outside a Central Minnesota Burger King Restaurant
(KNSI) – A suspect is in custody after allegedly trying to rob someone outside the Little Falls Burger King. According to authorities, it happened just after 9:00 Monday night. Witnesses said the victim was held up at gunpoint outside the restaurant. Investigators got a description and quickly identified the suspect. They were able to track them down and get them into custody.
Sartell Coach Making Wheels On The Bus Go Round & Round
SARTELL (WJON News) -- A Sartell-St. Stephen High School coach is going the extra mile to get his team to their events. Greg Henning is entering his 5th season as the Sabres Cross Country Coach and he recently earned his Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a bus endorsement. Having his...
Spotlight: Popular Dinner Theater Returning to Sauk Rapids
SAUK RAPIDS (WJON News) -- Another dinner theater production is coming to downtown Sauk Rapids. Central Minnesota Theatre is teaming up with Lost Times Tavern for a "Dine and Drama". They also teamed up for a series of dinner theatre shows back in February. The three-course dinner and three one-act...
Storm damages roof top unit at Willmar High School
(Willmar MN-) Last evening, a storm swept through the Willmar area, causing damage to Willmar Senior High School. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The storm caused a rooftop unit to topple, resulting in punctures in the roof, which allowed water to enter the building. Despite the damage, the school district is hopeful the unit will still be functional. Chappell Central is currently on site repairing the rooftop unit, while West Central Roofing is addressing the roof damage.
Kandiyohi County Board suspends asking for rent from Prairie Lakes Youth Programs
(Willmar MN-) It's been more than 6 weeks since lightning hit the roof of the Prairie Lakes Youth Program's unsecured building in Willmar, starting a fire and causing the building to be evacuated. Last week the Kandiyohi County Board took action to help out the program while they figure out what their next step should be. Because of the fire and damage caused in the course of fighting it, the building has been unusable. The 9 juveniles that were housed there have been moved to the secure building next door, and the three staff members have also had to relocate there. County Board Member Steve Gardner says last week the board voted to halt rent payments to Prairie Lakes for 7 months...
Results From Pierz Commercial Club’s 2nd Annual Walkin’ Wings Contest
Over the weekend, the Pierz Commercial Club held its second annual Walkin' Wings contest. In addition to the wing contest, they added a Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned event, and we now have the results of who took home some hardware and a chunk of change. Starting with the Walkin' Wings...
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