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Fergus Falls Band Teacher Performs Five Part 4th Of July Song All By Himself

He says his marching band has played this song for the past 2 decades and wanted to create his own version.

July 3, 2020

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — A Fergus Falls band teacher who made national headlines for his creative work is back again with a patriotic salute. Scott Kummrow plays a five part performance of Yankee Doodle Dandy all by himself. He says his marching band has played this song for the past two decades and wanted to create his own version. Kummrow…

Fergus Falls High School Teacher Becomes One-Man-Band For Graduating Seniors

Kummrow says he sent a different version to students with a personal message wishing them well.

May 14, 2020

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FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — It’s a new take on a one-man band. Fergus Falls High School band teacher Scott Kummrow performed “Pomp and Circumstance” for his graduating seniors. The Fergus Falls teacher played over 22 different parts in the song including conducting himself. The video has been going viral with over 13,000 views and continues to grow. Kummrow says he…

Social Distancing: Supporting Local Favorites

Viewers Are Telling Us The Businesses They're Supporting During COVID-19

April 21, 2020

Site Staff,

On Monday we asked you to highlight your favorite local places who are still offering takeout or delivery. A lot of restaurants are struggling right now, and we can still help them out while staying safe. Jason told us about one of his favorites on Twitter. He says, “I live here in Fergus Falls. The small restaurant that I…

Tim Walz Makes Trip To Fergus Falls For Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener

This was Walz's first Deer Hunting Opener Trip As Governor

November 9, 2019

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FERGUS FALL, Minn — Tim Walz, in his first year as Governor for the deer hunting opener, decided to make the trip out to Fergus Falls to try and get his first deer as Governor. Mark Thoma, who got to be the host for this year’s hunt, says it’s all about tradition. “That really is what the experience that…

Update: Missing Fergus Falls Teen Found

Gage Davis has been missing since October 5th

October 21, 2019

Alison Voorhees,

Update: Gage Davis has been found. FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — A Fergus Falls mother is pleading for the return of her son. She’s says 17-year-old Gage Davis has been missing since October 5th. Davis is described as 6′ tall, 130 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen driving a tan or gold 2003 Honda Accord…

Man Leads Police on Pursuit in Fergus Falls Before Capture

The man, wanted on a number of felony warrants, fled a traffic stop and then dashed into a home.

September 26, 2019

KVRR Staff,

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — A brief pursuit and standoff on the northeast side of Fergus Falls on Wednesday afternoon ended with four arrests. 41-year-old Terry Stewart was wanted on a warrant. He fled a traffic stop, crashed into a vehicle and then dashed into an apartment. Police set up a perimeter and Stewart was eventually taken into custody. He faces…

Man Dies of Injuries Suffered in Fergus Falls Fire

56-year-old Kraig Weinrich died at a Minneapolis hospital.

September 9, 2019

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FERGUS FALLS, MINN. (KFGO) – A Fergus Falls man has died of injuries suffered in a mobile home fire earlier this month. 56-year-old Kraig Weinrich died at a Minneapolis hospital. Police, the fire department, a deputy state fire marshal and a federal Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms investigator have not been able to pinpoint a cause for the fire. There’s no…

Fergus Falls Community Pulls Together to Get Local Kids School-Ready

Blessing Closet is hosting its second annual school drive

September 1, 2019

Site Staff,

FERGUS FALLS, MINN. — It’s the ordinary school supplies shopping trip… at a not–so–ordinary shop. “We are opening up our doors for the community kids that are in need of school supplies. They’re going to come with their school supplies list, and we’re going to give them a backpack with what they need,” said event organizer Shawna Zelinsky. Community members…

Man Plants Patriotism In His Front Yard With 25 American Flags

Moorhead Man Hopes To Grown Veterans Memorial And Continue Family Tradition

August 5, 2019

Site Staff,

MOORHEAD, Minn. — There’s something that pops up in a quiet Moorhead neighborhood during the summer. At a house on the corner of 13th Street and 4th Avenue South, just a couple blocks north of MSUM. Dozens of American flags stand tall in a single yard. It’s a striking visual. Behind that display is a man with a lot…

Bemidji, East Grand Forks Secure Wins in Sub-State 14 Legion Tournament

Bemidji defeated Fergus Falls 6-3, East Grand Forks shutout Detroit Lakes 3-0

July 24, 2019

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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Action began in the Sub-State 14 American Legion Baseball Tournament on Wednesday at Washington Park in Detroit Lakes. Bemidji got the better of Fergus Falls with a 6-3 win to advance in the winner’s bracket. East Grand Forks finished the day with a shutout over the host team, as they took down Detroit Lakes 3-0. Bemidji…