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🌱 Fergus Falls weighs new sidewalk and driveway charges for property owners

Fergus Falls, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Fergus Falls weighs new sidewalk and driveway charges for property owners
  • M State basketball finds its identity on defense
  • What’s next for Fergus Falls’ former West Ridge Mall?

Also on today's calendar: Evening Storytime and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler with periods of sun, with a high of 45 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 39, low: 27.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 37 and low of 29 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City council discusses possible special assessments (fergusfallsjournal.com) — Fergus Falls property owners could face new sidewalk and driveway charges when their streets are rebuilt under a proposed assessment policy. Driveway entrances would be billed entirely to owners, while sidewalk charges would depend on street classification. The council discussed the proposal Nov. 10, with a final vote expected at an upcoming regular meeting.
   

2. M State mens basketball makes its identity clear (fergusfallsjournal.com) — M State's men turned relentless defense into a 110-56 win over Mayville State's JV team Monday in Fergus Falls, forcing 26 turnovers and scoring 43 points off them. Coach Dave Cresap wants that aggressive, fast-paced style to define the Spartans, though he says their offensive execution still needs work.
   

3. Otter Tail County commissioners host community open house in Fergus Falls (fergusfallsjournal.com) — Otter Tail County is preparing for possible demolition of the former West Ridge Mall in Fergus Falls, but no demolition decision was announced. At Monday’s open house, officials said utilities serving the outlying stores are now separate and hazardous-materials testing is being sought. A planning meeting with the city is set for Nov. 17.
   

4. Fergus Falls senator Jordan Rasmusson elected Minnesota Senate Minority Leader (am1100theflag.com) — Fergus Falls Sen. Jordan Rasmusson will lead Minnesota Senate Republicans during the 2027–2028 session, giving the local lawmaker a central role in state budget and policy negotiations. Recently reelected to a second Senate term, he will set caucus strategy and priorities, including his stated focus on affordability and government accountability.
   

5. Today in History: Nov. 10, 1977 - Valley residents dig out of storm (grandforksherald.com) — An autumn blizzard in November 1977 left more than 50 cars stuck around Fergus Falls and blocked Interstate 94, according to this archival account. The wider storm stranded travelers across Minnesota and North Dakota, including 21 motorists rescued near Erskine by a freight train that carried them to shelter.
   

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  • Fleet Farm posted a job opening for Part Time Cashier / Customer Service Team Member in Fergus Falls. Apply here.
  • WALGREENS posted a job opening for Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship in Fergus Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fergus Falls here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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