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Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the 2024 Charter Commission Annual Report
- Al Frank
- Chuck Hanson
- Dave Prazak
- Desta Hunt
- Dick Felstul
- Eric Shelstad
- Gary Nelson
- JoEllen Thacker
- Kris Svingen
- Mark Hovland
- Mary Jo Igelstad
- Sarah Duffy
- Tim Brennan
Who’s on the 2025 09 09 Charter Commission
- Al Frank
- Chuck Hanson
- Dave Prazak
- Desta Hunt
- Dick Felstul
- Duane Henry
- Gary Nelson
- JoEllen Thacker
- Kris Svingen
- Larry Enderle
- Mark Hovland
- MaryJo Igelstad
- Sarah Duffy
- Tim Brennan
Who’s on the April 2024
Who’s on the April 2025
Who’s on the August 2024
Who’s on the August 2025
Who’s on the City Council
- Job
- Kremeier
- Kvamme
- Fish
- Rachels
- Kilde
- Leighton
- Mortenson
- Hicks
- Thompson
- Rufer
Who’s on the Council
- Kvamme
- Fish
- Rufer
- Hicks
- Job
- Kremeier
- Thompson
- Rachels
- Mortenson
Who’s on the COW
- Fish
- Job
- Kremeier
- Kvamme
- Rachels
- Hicks
- Kilde
- Leighton
- Mortenson
- Rufer
Who’s on the December 2023
- Amber Leopold
- Matt Lape
- Sharon Hintgen
Who’s on the January 2025
Who’s on the July 2024
Who’s on the July 2025
- Matt Lape
- Pete Wasberg
- Sarah Thacker
Who’s on the June 2025
Who’s on the March 2025
Who’s on the May 2024
Who’s on the May 2025
Who’s on the Meeting
- Job
- Kilde
- Kremeier
- Kvamme
- Leighton
- Mortenson
- Rachels
- Fish
Who’s on the October 2023
Who’s on the PA
- Rufer
- Fish
- Hicks
- Job
- Kvamme
- Rachels
- Thompson
Who’s on the September 2023
- Amber Leopold
- Matt Lape
- Sharon Hintgen
Who’s on the September 2025
Upcoming
Tue Sep 1, 2026
2026 Budget Presentation
Fergus Falls proposes $9.28M tax levy, an 8.53% increase from 2025
The City Council is presenting the 2026 preliminary budget with proposed revenues of $59,044,128 and expenditures of $56,510,508. The proposed property tax levy is $9,279,000, an increase of $729,000 (8.53%) from 2025. Key cost drivers include a 24.9% health insurance increase and personnel costs, offset by staff reductions. The council will vote on September 15 to adopt the preliminary levy, which can only decrease after that date.
- Health insurance renewal is a 24.9% increase, adding $502,000 in budgeted expense
- State Electric Generation Transition Aid eliminated in 2026, a $259,000 budget impact
- Eliminated Communications position and restructured Human Resources Department to reduce costs
- Proposed street projects total $8,529,440, including Cavour Ave., Cleveland Ave., and Pebble Lake Road
- Public hearing and final adoption of the 2026 budget and levy scheduled for December 1
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CITY OF FERGUS FALLS
2026 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
2
TIMELINE
May
September Sept-Dec December
Staff budget
process begins
10- Proposed
budget and levy
presentation
15- City Council
approves 2026
proposed budget
and levy
30- Certify 2026
proposed property
tax levy to Otter
Tail County
Tax Levy
Committee
continued
consideration
***The levy
may decrease,
but NOT
increase after
September
1- Public meeting
and comments
15-Continuation of
December 1 public
meeting if needed.
Council adopts the
2026 final budget
and levy
30- Certify 2026 final
property tax levy to
Otter Tail County
July
Tax Levy
Committee
begins meeting
BUDGET
COST
DRIVERS
Health
24.9% Wages
3.5%
Electric
4%
City Utilities
4%
Natural Gas
8%
Liability
Insurance
7%
Property
Insurance
9%
Auto
Insurance
10%
Internal
Equipment
Rent
5%
Workers
Comp
3.5%
2026
PROPOSED BUDGET
Proposed Revenues $59,044,128
Proposed
Expenditures
$56,510,508
Proposed Tax Levy $9,279,000
Change from 2025 $729,000
8.53% Increase
4
2026
PROPOSED BUDGET
Revenues Expenditures
General Fund $17,238,100 $17,238,100
Special Revenue $3,884,036 $3,384,165
Debt Service $2,655,068 $2,644,834
Capital Projects $13,106,006 $12,932,110
Enterprise $19,140,611 $17,648,443
Internal $3,020,307 $2,662,856
Total $59,044,128 $56,510,508
5
2025 REVENUES 2026 REVENUES
2025 EXPENDITURES 2026 EXPENDITURES
Tax rate multiplied by individual tax capacity
to determine property taxes owed
HOW ARE RATES DETERMINED?
The tax levy is divided …
Thu Oct 1, 2026
TOBACCO LICENSE APPLICATION 2026
Tobacco license application form for 2026
This agenda item is a blank tobacco license application form for the 2026 licensing year. No decisions or discussions are scheduled; the document is purely procedural.
- $100.00 fee required
- Requires Minnesota Tax ID and Social Security number per state law
- Workers' compensation insurance compliance required
- Police background check authorization included
- Application must be returned to City of Fergus Falls, 112 West Washington Avenue
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2026 TOBACCO LICENSE APPLICATION
$100.00 fee
Business/Corporate Name _____________________________________________________
Business/Corporate Address _____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Business/Corporate Phone _____________________________________________________
Business/Corporate Email _____________________________________________________
Doing Business As Name _____________________________________________________
Applicant Name _____________________________________________________
Local Business Address _____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Local Business Phone ______________________________________________________
Email Address ______________________________________________________
Store Manager Name ______________________________________________________
Applicant
Signature_____________________________________________Date__________________
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION AND FEE TO:
City of Fergus Falls – 112 West Washington Avenue – Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Website: wwwfergusfallsmn.gov
Phone: 218-332-5400 Email: city.hall@fergusfallsmn.gov
Date Paid ___________________ Receipt # _____________________
Date Council Approval __________________ License Mailed ___________________
TAX IDENTIFICATION FORM
LICENSE APPLICANT:
Pursuant to *Minnesota Statute 27 …
Recent meetings
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Alex Kutzke Campaign Financial Report
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Campaign Financial Report
All information in this report is public.
Name of candidate, committee, or corporation Alex Kutzke
Office sought or ballot question Fergus Falls City Council, Ward 3
Report type (choose one) Reporting period (check which apply) Dates of reporting period
%& Candidate initial O Annual
© Campaign committee OPre-primary OFinal From_7_/ 15/26 to 8/25 / 26
© Association or corporation [Pre-general
Contributions Received
Record the totals for all contributions received during the reporting period (dates listed above) by type: monetary or in-kind.
Use a separate sheet to itemize all contributions from a single source that exceeded $100 during the calendar year; this
itemization must include name, address, employer or occupation if self-employed, amount, and date for these contributions.
See note on contribution limits for individual donors on the back of this form.
MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS g¢__0 TOTAL CASH-ON-HAND $_0
+
IN-KIND VALUE g¢__0
TOTAL AMOUNT RECEIVED 7 g¢_ 0
Record the amount, date, and purpose for all disbursements made during this reporting period. Attach additional sheets, if needed.
7/15/26 Registration Fee 5.00
8/3/26 Yard Signs 473.15
8/13/26 Campaign Flyers 224.54
8/13/26 Campaign Stickers 27.51
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Corporate project expenditures
Corporations must list any media project or corporate message project for which contribution(s) or expenditure(s)
total more than $200. Submit a separate report for each project. Attach …
Mon Aug 17, 2026
Council
Council to consider $300K MIF loan for SCR Solutions expansion
The Fergus Falls City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to apply for a $300,000 Minnesota Investment Fund loan for SCR Solutions Inc., with $100,000 forgivable if staffing benchmarks are met. The council will also vote on a development agreement with Wicklund Properties LLC, an EarthCam at Spies Riverfront Park, and several consent agenda items including donations and a grant application. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, licenses, and claims totaling $1,691,362.33.
- Public hearing and resolution for $300,000 MIF loan for SCR Solutions Inc. expansion
- Resolution authorizing development agreement with Wicklund Properties LLC
- Resolution approving EarthCam system at Spies Riverfront Park
- Resolution accepting $3,930 donation from Ag Country Financial for Fire Department
- Resolution approving $5,000 grant application for Northeast Residential Park planning
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City Council Agenda
August 17, 2026
5:30 pm in the City Council Chambers
Invocation – Pastor Dave Foss, Bethel Church
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
Roll Call
Open Forum (time to address items of city business that are not on tonight’s agenda)
A.
Approval of the Agenda (new items must be stated and approved by unanimous consent)
B.
Public Hearings
1. Public hearing for a Minnesota Investment Fund loan and grant for the expansion of SCR
Solutions Inc.
a. Resolution authorizing the City Administrator and Mayor to apply on behalf of the City
for a Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) loan for the benefit of SCR Solutions Inc.
C.
Awarding of Bids
D.
Petitions and Communications
E.
Consent Agenda
1. Motion approving the minutes from the August 3, 2026, City Council meeting and the
August 12, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting
2. Motion approving licenses
3. Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to execute a non-disclosure
agreement with GFY Custom Crafts L.L.C.
4. Resolution proceeding with community beautification efforts in Wright Park and accepting
donations on behalf of this project
5. Resolution accepting a donation from Ag Country Farm Credit Services – Working Hero
Fund in the amount of $3,930.00 and adjusting the 2026 Fire Department budget
6. Resolution approving the submission of a Community Growth Partnership Grant
application in the amount of $5,000 for conceptual planning fo …
Mon Aug 17, 2026
Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves $597K lead service line bid, rejects EarthCam at Spies Park
The council awarded the Phase I lead service line replacement contract to Leitch Excavating for $597,329.84, funded entirely by MPCA. It also approved a $300,000 Minnesota Investment Fund loan application for SCR Solutions, with $100,000 forgivable. The EarthCam proposal for Spies Park was defeated 1-6, but staff will explore alternate locations. All other agenda items were approved as part of the consent agenda.
- Approved $597,329.84 bid to Leitch Excavating for Phase I lead service line replacement (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution #184-2026 authorizing MIF loan application for SCR Solutions ($300,000, $100,000 forgivable)
- Approved consent agenda including licenses, donations, and grant applications (Resolution #185-190)
- Adopted Resolution #191-2026 authorizing development agreement with Wicklund Properties LLC
- Defeated EarthCam placement at Spies Riverfront Park (1-6)
- Directed staff to recommend alternate EarthCam location (6-1)
- Approved payments and claims totaling $1,691,362.33
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City Council Minutes
August 17, 2026
The Fergus Falls City Council held a regular meeting on August 17, 2026, at 5:30 pm in the City
Council Chambers. Bill Sonmor gave the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Mayor Hicks called the meeting to order and the following council members were in attendance:
Leighton, Kremeier, Mortenson, Rachels, Kilde, Fish and Kvamme. Job was absent.
Open Forum
DuWayne Cookman asked if information within the 2014 housing report will be compared to the
2026 report. Paul Hicks thanked the community for their support of the Santa’s Summer Splash event.
Approval of the Agenda
A motion and second were made by Leighton and Rachels approving tonight’s agenda with the
addition of awarding the bid on the lead service line project and Kremeier’s request to have look into
an issue on N Park Lane and the motion carried.
Minnesota Investment Fund Loan for SCR Solutions
SCR Solutions Inc. is seeking a Minnesota Investment Fund application for a $300,000 loan, of which
$100,000 is forgivable if they meet hiring benchmarks. As the city acts as the legal sponsor for the
project, a public hearing is required. The hearing was opened at 5:36 pm. DuWayne Cookman asked
if the loan forgiveness is in addition to the TIF they have already received and it was confirmed that
is correct. The hearing closed. Kvamme offered Resolution #184-2026 authorizing the City
Administrator and Mayor to apply on behalf of the City f …
Fri Aug 14, 2026
2026 Softball play off scores ( )
Fergus Falls softball playoff scores and championship results
This agenda lists scores from the Fergus Falls 2026 softball playoffs, including men's lower and upper division games and championship games. It notes that the championship game was a forfeit by Lightning Lickers after the 6th inning due to a roster check and no roster submitted. The document is purely a score report with no policy decisions or discussions.
- Championship game forfeited by Lightning Lickers after 6th inning due to roster check and no roster submitted
- Men's Lower Division playoff scores for August 7 and 14, 2026
- Men's Upper Division playoff scores for August 7 and 14, 2026
- Championship game results for August 14, 2026
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9:00 PM
Titans
2
vs
No Hit Sherlock's
14
Fortunate Run
4
vs
Pemberton Punishers
19
PHE
11
vs
4 Base Bullies
21
PR
5
vs
Lightning Lickers
15
10:00 PM 4 Base Bullies
20
vs
No Hit Sherlock's
11
Fortunate Run
3
vs
PR
14
PHE
30
vs
Titans
2
Lightning Lickers
11
vs
Pemberton Punishers
12
7:00 PM
Patriot Painting Patriots
2
vs
Ride Hard Racinig
7
Barker Insurance
20
vs
MN Motors
21
Wadena Asphalt Dumpers
0
vs
Eagles
8
Outstate Brewing
10
vs
Above & Beyond Care Services
19
8:00 PM
MN Motors
11
vs
Ride Hard Racing
12
Outstate Brewinng
18
vs
Wadena Asphalt Dumpers
8
Patriot Painting Patriots
13
vs
Barker Insurance
16
Above & Beyond Care Services
15
vs
Eagles
16
7:00 PM
Lightning Lickers
19
vs
PHE
18
PR
11
vs
No Hit Sherlock's
13
8:00 PM
Pemberton Punishers
9
vs
4 Base Bullies
7
No Hit Sherlock's
13
vs
Lightning Lickers
24
9:00 PM
4 Base Bullies
14
vs
No Hit Sherlock's
23
10:00 PM Pemberton Punishers
20
vs
No Hit Sherlock's
16
7:00 PM
Above & Beyond Care Services
14
vs
Barker Insurance
2
Outstate Brewing
5
vs
MN Motors
7
8:00 PM
Above & Beyond Care Services
13
vs
MN Motors
2
Ride Hard Racing
6
vs
Eagles
11
9:00 PM
Ride Hard Racing
0
vs
Above & Beyond Care Services
13
10:00 PM Eagles
8
vs
Above & Beyond Care Services
18
11:00 PM Above & Beyond Care Services
18
vs
Eagles
17
PLAY-OFF SCORES
MEN'S LOWER DIVISION
August 7, 2026
MEN'S UPPER DIVISION
August 7, 2026
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME - "IF" GAME
August 14, 2026
MEN'S LOWER DIVISION
August 14, 2026
MEN'S UPPER DIVISION …
Wed Aug 12, 2026
COW
✓ Decided: Council recommends EarthCam at Spies Riverfront Park despite privacy concerns
The Committee of the Whole recommended the council approve placing an EarthCam at Spies Riverfront Park, with the city covering electricity, internet, and installation costs. The motion carried with one opposition vote. The committee also recommended moving forward with a Wright Park beautification project, and authorized the mayor and city administrator to sign a non-disclosure agreement with GFY Custom Crafts, LLC. A proposed battery storage ordinance was tabled for more information.
- Recommended approval of EarthCam placement at Spies Riverfront Park (motion carried, Leighton opposed).
- Recommended moving forward with Wright Park beautification project to plant 1,000 perennials.
- Recommended authorizing Mayor and City Administrator to execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement with GFY Custom Crafts, LLC.
- Tabled first reading of battery storage ordinance until additional information is provided.
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Committee of the Whole
August 12, 2026
The Fergus Falls City Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting on Wednesday August 12,
2026 at 7:00 am in the City Council Chambers. Mayor Hicks called the meeting to order and the
following council members were in attendance: Kvamme, Leighton, Kremeier, Mortenson, Rachels,
Kilde, Fish and Job.
Earth Cam
Lisa Workman requested the city authorize the placement of an EarthCam at Spies Riverfront Park
to provide 24/7 live broadcasting (not audio) of Fergus Falls. EarthCam would provide a camera,
and software, while the city would be responsible for the cost of electricity, internet connectivity, and
installation. Park Region the donated the internet service and has agreed to cut their normal
installation rate in half for this project. Several council members cited privacy concerns, requested
adding contract language stating a replacement camera would be at the expense of EarthCam and
amending the pavilion usage contract to notify users cameras are in the area. A motion and second
were made by Fish and Kvamme to recommend the council approve the placement of an EarthCam
system on city property at Spies Riverfront Park and provide standard electricity and internet
connectivity and the motion carried with Leighton voting in opposition.
Battery Storage Ordinance Overview
The Building and Fire Departments, along with the Planning Commission, developed an ordinance
addressing the advancing technology of battery stora …
Wed Aug 12, 2026
Committee of the Whole
Committee considers EarthCam at Spies Riverfront Park and battery storage rules
The Committee of the Whole will discuss three action items: approving a 5-year EarthCam affiliate agreement for a free 4K camera at Spies Riverfront Park (city provides power and internet), an ordinance adding battery energy storage system regulations to city code, and authorizing a non-disclosure agreement with GFY Custom Crafts L.L.C. A donation discussion for Wright Park and project updates are also on the agenda.
- EarthCam 4K Audio system placement at Spies Riverfront Park — city provides power and internet; $30,000 in hardware/services at no cost
- Ordinance adding Chapter 154.300-154.308 Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to city code
- Mutual Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement with GFY Custom Crafts L.L.C.
- Wright Park donation discussion led by Council Member Mortenson
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City of Fergus Falls
Committee of the Whole Agenda
August 12, 2026
7:00 am
City Council Chambers
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Discussion Items
1. Earth Cam
Lisa Workman
Requested Action: Recommendation to the council to approve the placement
of an EarthCam system on city property at Spies Riverfront Park and provide
standard electricity and internet connectivity
2. Battery Storage Ordinance Overview
Klara Beck
3. Mutual Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement with GFY Custom
Crafts L.L.C.
Klara Beck
Requested Action: Recommendation to the council to authorize the Mayor
and City Administrator to execute an NDA with GFY Custom Crafts L.L.C.
4. Wright Park Donation Discussion
Council Member Mortenson
5. Project Updates
Kyle Meyer
Announcements
August 17 5:30 pm City Council Meeting
September 2 7:00 am Committee of the Whole Meeting
Adjourn
August 5, 2026
MEMO: Fergus Falls City Council & Staff
RE: Earth Cam Opportunity for Spies Riverfront Park
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with City staff, has a
unique opportunity to secure a fully sponsored, high-definition EarthCam 4K Audio system at Spies Riverfront
Park. Selected as part of EarthCam’s national “America250” initiative celebrating the nation's milestone, this
partnership provides major international, national, and regional media exposure for Fergus Falls at virtually zero
equipment and software c …
Tue Aug 11, 2026
2026 Div II Softball play off scores ( )
Fergus Falls Div II church softball playoff scores and championship results
This agenda lists scores from the Fergus Falls Div II Church League softball playoffs on August 11, 2026, including the championship game. It is not a government meeting agenda but a sports schedule/results sheet. The document shows game scores for multiple teams, with Bethel II defeating Cornerstone 2 in the championship game.
- Championship game: Cornerstone 2 8 vs Bethel II 16
- Semifinal games at 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM
- Scores for all participating teams: Cornerstone 1, Bethel II, Life Church, Home Church Fellowship, Destiny Church, Good Shepherd, Hilltop Celebration, Cornerstone 2
- An 'IF' game was noted as possible if needed
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6:30 PM
Cornerstone 1
4
vs
Bethel II
23
Life Church
5
vs
Home Church Fellowship
11
Destiny Church
12
vs
Good Shepherd
16
Hilltop Celebration
0
vs
Cornerstone 2
20
7:30 PM
Good Shepherd
2
vs
Cornerstone 2
8
Destiny Church
23
vs
Hilltop Celebration
10
Cornerstone 1
25
vs
Life Church
3
Home Church Fellowship
13
vs
Bethel II
17
8:30 PM
Good Shepherd
18
vs
Cornerstone 1
19
Home Church Fellowship
12
vs
Destiny Church
15
6:30 PM
Destiny Church
10
vs
Cornerstone 1
14
Cornerstone 2
7
vs
Bethel II
17
7:30 PM
Cornerstone 2
15
vs
Cornerstone 1
14
8:30 PM
Cornerstone 2
8
vs
Bethel II
16
"IF" GAME to follow if needed
PLAY-OFF SCORES
DIV II CHURCH LEAGUE
August 4, 2026
DIV II CHURCH LEAGUE
August 11, 2026
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Mon Aug 10, 2026
2026 DIV I Church League Play Off BRACKET ( )
Fergus Falls church league playoff bracket updated for Aug 10 games
This agenda is a playoff bracket for the 2026 DIV I Church League, showing game times and locations for August 3 and August 10, 2026. It lists teams such as Stavanger, Bell Bank, Naz 4, Bethel III, and others, with a champion game scheduled for 6:30 PM on August 10. The bracket is procedural and contains no policy decisions or public hearings.
- Champion game at 6:30 PM on 8/10/2026
- Games at Bell Bank, VFW, and Eagles locations
- Loser's bracket and 'IF' game included
- Updated brackets posted on city website; cancellation line 218-332-5800
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#1 Stavanger
Bell Bank (4
Bell Bank (1
#5 Naz I
Bell Bank (9
#3 Bethel III
Eagles (2 Dalton Free Lutheran
#6 Dalton Free Lutheran
8/3/2026
VFW (5
#2 Naz 4
Bell Bank (12
VFW (3
#7 Federated
L9 Stavanger
L4 Crossroads
Bell Bank (13
L2 Bethel III
Eagles (8
Eagles (11
Eagles (6
Eagles (10
L3 Federated
L1 Naz I
L12
Bell Bank (7
L5 Dalton Free Lutheran
UPDATED brackets are posted oon the City of Fergus Falls Website:
www.fergusfallsmn.gov - CANCELLATION LINE: 218-332-5800
Stavanger
9:30 PM
8/10/2026
Naz 4
UPDATED: 8-11-26
Naz 4
7:30 PM
Bethel III
Naz 4
CHAMPION
6:30 PM
8/3/2026
7:30 PM
Naz 4
Crossroads
8/3/2026
6:30 PM
2026 DIV I CHURCH LEAGUE
Play-off Tournament Bracket
8/10/2026
6:30 PM
8/3/2026
6:30 PM
#4 Crossroads
8/3/2026
7:30 PM
8/3/2026
8:30 PM
8/10/2026
8:30 PM
8/10/2026
7:30 PM
8/10/2026
6:30 PM
Loser's Bracket
8/3/2026
8:30 PM
8/3/2026
"IF" Game
Naz I
Bethel III
Bethel III
Bethel III
Mon Aug 10, 2026
2026 Softball play off scores ( )
Softball playoff scores listed for Fergus Falls men's divisions
This agenda lists scores from the 2026 softball playoffs in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, for men's lower and upper divisions on August 7, 2026. It is purely a score report with no decisions or discussions.
- Men's Lower Division: Titans 2, No Hit Sherlock's 14; Fortunate Run 4, Pemberton Punishers 19; PHE 11, 4 Base Bullies 21; PR 5, Lightning Lickers 15
- Men's Lower Division (10:00 PM): 4 Base Bullies 20, No Hit Sherlock's 11; Fortunate Run 3, PR 14; PHE 30, Titans 2; Lightning Lickers 11, Pemberton Punishers 12
- Men's Upper Division (7:00 PM): Patriot Painting Patriots 2, Ride Hard Racinig 7; Barker Insurance 20, MN Motors 21; Wadena Asphalt Dumpers 0, Eagles 8; Outstate Brewing 10, Above & Beyond Care Services 19
- Men's Upper Division (8:00 PM): MN Motors 11, Ride Hard Racing 12; Outstate Brewinng 18, Wadena Asphalt Dumpers 8; Patriot Painting Patriots 13, Barker Insurance 16; Above & Beyond Care Services 15, Eagles 16
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9:00 PM
Titans
2
vs
No Hit Sherlock's
14
Fortunate Run
4
vs
Pemberton Punishers
19
PHE
11
vs
4 Base Bullies
21
PR
5
vs
Lightning Lickers
15
10:00 PM 4 Base Bullies
20
vs
No Hit Sherlock's
11
Fortunate Run
3
vs
PR
14
PHE
30
vs
Titans
2
Lightning Lickers
11
vs
Pemberton Punishers
12
7:00 PM
Patriot Painting Patriots
2
vs
Ride Hard Racinig
7
Barker Insurance
20
vs
MN Motors
21
Wadena Asphalt Dumpers
0
vs
Eagles
8
Outstate Brewing
10
vs
Above & Beyond Care Services
19
8:00 PM
MN Motors
11
vs
Ride Hard Racing
12
Outstate Brewinng
18
vs
Wadena Asphalt Dumpers
8
Patriot Painting Patriots
13
vs
Barker Insurance
16
Above & Beyond Care Services
15
vs
Eagles
16
PLAY-OFF SCORES
MEN'S LOWER DIVISION
August 7, 2026
MEN'S UPPER DIVISION
August 7, 2026
Mon Aug 10, 2026
2026 MEN'S LEAGUE LOWER DIVISION Play Off Bracket (Updated )
Fergus Falls men's league lower division playoff bracket updated for Aug 14 games
This agenda is the updated 2026 Men's League Lower Division playoff bracket for Fergus Falls, Minnesota, as of August 10, 2026. It lists scheduled games, teams, and times for the tournament, including the loser's bracket and an 'if' game. No policy decisions or city business are discussed; it is purely a recreational sports schedule.
- Eagles vs. 4 Base Bullies on 8/14 at 8:00 pm
- Pemberton Punishers vs. Conito on 8/14 at 10:00 pm
- Eagles vs. Conito on 8/14 at 9:00 pm (loser's bracket)
- VFW vs. PHE on 8/14 at 9:00 pm (loser's bracket)
- Championship game scheduled for 8/14 at 10:00 pm
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#1 No Hit Sherlock's
8/7/2026
Eagles (1 No Hit Sherlock's
9:00 pm
#8 Titans
8/7/2026
#4 4 Base Bullies
Eagles (7 4 Base Bullies
10:00 pm
8/7/2026
VFW (2
9:00 pm 4 Base Bullies
8/14/2026
#5 PHE
Eagles (11
8:00 pm
#3 Lightning Lickers
8/7/2026
Bell Bank (3 Lightning Lickers
9:00 pm
#6 PR
8/14/2026
Pemberton
8/7/2026
Conito (14
#2 Punishers
Bell Bank (8
10:00 pm
CHAMPION
10:00 pm Pemberton Punishers
8/7/2026
Conito (4
9:00 pm Pemberton Punishers
#7 Fortunate Run
L11
L8 Lightning Lickers
L1 Titans
8/14/2026
8/14/2026
Eagles (9
8/14/2026
Conito (15
8/7/2026
7:00 pm
Eagles (13
11:00 pm
VFW (5
9:00 pm
"IF" GAME
10:00 pm PHE
L2 PHE
8/14/2026
L3 PR
Conito (12
8:00 pm
8/7/2026
Conito (6 PR
10:00 pm
8/14/2026
L4 Fortunate Run
Conito(10
7:00 pm
L7 No Hit Sherlock's
www.fergusfallsmn.gov - CANCELLATION LINE: 218-332-5800
UPDATED brackets are posted oon the City of Fergus Falls Website:
Play-off Tournament Bracket
2026 MEN'S LEAGUE LOWER DIVISION
Loser's Bracket
UPDATED: 8-10-26
Mon Aug 10, 2026
2026 Softball play off scores Div I Church League ( )
Church league softball playoff scores and championship game listed
This agenda lists scores from the Division I Church League softball playoffs held on August 3 and 10, 2026, including the championship game on August 10. It is purely informational, with no policy decisions or discussions.
- Championship game on August 10, 2026, with an 'if' game to follow if needed
- Playoff scores from August 3, 2026, for Division I Church League
- Multiple games listed at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 PM on August 10
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6:30 PM
Federated
2
vs
Naz 4
17
Dalton Free Lutheran
20
vs
Bethel III
11
Naz I
3
vs
Crossroads
9
7:30 PM
Crossroads
3
vs
Stavanger
13
Federated
19
vs
Bethel III
20
Dalton Free Lutheran
5
vs
Naz 4
8
8:30 PM
Bethel III
14
vs
Crossroads
10
Dalton Free Lutheran
18
vs
Naz I
21
6:30 PM
Stavanger
12
vs
Naz 4
21
Bethel III
11
vs
Naz 1
4
7:30 PM
Stavanger
14
vs
Bethel III
15
8:30 PM
Naz 4
18
vs
Bethel III
7
August 10, 2026
CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
"IF" GAME to follow if needed
PLAY-OFF SCORES
DIV I CHURCH LEAGUE
August 3, 2026
DIV I CHURCH LEAGUE
Mon Aug 10, 2026
2026 MEN'S LEAGUE UPPER DIVISION Play Off Bracket (Updated )
Fergus Falls men's league upper division playoff bracket updated for Aug 14 games
This agenda is the updated 2026 Men's League Upper Division playoff bracket for Fergus Falls, Minnesota, showing scheduled games and the loser's bracket. It lists matchups and times for August 7 and August 14, leading to a champion. The document is purely a schedule, with no policy decisions or public hearings.
- Eagles vs. Ride Hard Racing on 8/7 at 7:00 pm
- Bell Bank vs. Above & Beyond Care Services on 8/7 at 7:00 pm
- VFW vs. MN Motors on 8/7 at 8:00 pm
- Conito vs. Wadena Asphalt Dumpers on 8/7 at 7:00 pm
- Champion game scheduled for 8/14 at 8:00 pm
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#1 Ride Hard Racing
8/7/2026
Eagles (1 Ride Hard Racing
7:00 pm
#8 Patriot Painting Patriots
8/7/2026
#4 MN Motors
Eagles (7 Ride Hard Racing
8:00 pm
8/7/2026
VFW (2
7:00 pm MN Motors
8/14/2026
#5 Barker Insurance
Bell Bank (11
8:00 pm
#3 Above & Beyond Care Serv.
8/7/2026 Above & Beyond
Bell Bank (3 Care Services
7:00 pm
#6 Outstate Brewing
8/14/2026
8/7/2026
VFW (14
#2 Eagles
Bell Bank (8
10:00 pm
CHAMPION
8:00 pm Eagles
8/7/2026
Conito (4
7:00 pm Eagles
#7 Wadena Asphalt Dumpers
L11
Above & Beyond
L8 Care Services
L1 Patriots
8/14/2026
8/14/2026
VFW (9
8/14/2026
VFW (15
8/7/2026
7:00 pm
Bell Bank (13
11:00 pm
VFW (5
9:00 pm
"IF" GAME
8:00 pm Barker Insurance
L2 Barker Insurance
8/14/2026
L3 Outstate Brewing
VFW (12
8:00 pm
8/7/2026
Conito (6 Outstate Brewing
8:00 pm
8/14/2026
L4 Wadena Asphalt
Bell Bank(10
Dumpers
7:00 pm
L7 MN Motors
www.fergusfallsmn.gov - CANCELLATION LINE: 218-332-5800
UPDATED brackets are posted oon the City of Fergus Falls Website:
Play-off Tournament Bracket
2026 MEN'S LEAGUE UPPER DIVISION
Patriot Painting
UPDATED: 8-10-26
Loser's Bracket
Wed Aug 5, 2026
2026 DIV II Church League Play Off Bracket (Updated )
2026 DIV II Church League playoff bracket updated with game times and locations
This is a tournament bracket for the 2026 DIV II Church League playoffs in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, updated August 5, 2026. It lists game matchups, dates, times, and venues (e.g., Bell Bank, Eagles, VFW, Conito) for both the winner's and loser's brackets, culminating in a champion game. The agenda is purely a sports schedule with no government decisions or public business.
- Champion game scheduled for 8/11/2026 at Bell Bank (8) at 8:30 pm
- Loser's bracket includes an 'IF GAME' on 8/11/2026 at Bell Bank (15) at 9:30 pm
- Games held at multiple venues: Bell Bank, Eagles, VFW, Conito, Cornerstone, Good Shepherd, Destiny Church, Hilltop Celebration, Home Church Fellowship, Life Church
- Updated bracket posted on City of Fergus Falls website; cancellation line: 218-332-5800
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#1 Bethel II
8/4/2026
Eagles (1 Bethel II
6:30 pm
#8 Cornerstone 1
8/4/2026
#4 Home Church
Fellowship Eagles (7 Bethel II
7:30 pm
8/4/2026
VFW (2
6:30 pm Home Church
Fellowship 8/11/2026
#5 Life Church Bell Bank (11
6:30 pm
#3 Good Shepherd
8/4/2026
Bell Bank (3 Good Shepherd
6:30 pm
#6 Destiny Church 8/11/2026
8/4/2026 Bell Bank (14
#2 Cornerstone 2 Bell Bank (8 8:30 pm CHAMPION
7:30 pm Cornerstone 2
8/4/2026
Conito (4
6:30 pm Cornerstone 2
#7 Hilltop Celebration L11
L8 Good Shepherd
L1 Cornerstone 1 8/4/2026 8/11/2026
Bell Bank (9 Cornerstone 1 8/11/2026 Bell Bank (15
8/4/2026 8:30 pm Eagles (13 9:30 pm
VFW (5 7:30 pm "IF" GAME
7:30 pm Cornerstone 1
L2 Life Church
8/11/2026
L3 Destiny Church Eagles (12
6:30 pm
8/4/2026
Conito (6 Destiny Church
7:30 pm
8/4/2026
L4 Hilltop Celebration Eagles (10
8:30 pm Destiny Church
UPDATED: 8-5-26
L7 Home Church
Fellowship
www.fergusfallsmn.gov - CANCELLATION LINE: 218-332-5800
UPDATED brackets are posted oon the City of Fergus Falls Website:
Play-off Tournament Bracket
2026 DIV II CHURCH LEAGUE
Loser's Bracket
Wed Aug 5, 2026
2026 Majors Baseball Playoff Bracket (Updated )
Majors baseball playoff bracket updated due to weather
This is a procedural notice of the updated 2026 Majors Baseball Playoff Bracket, revised due to weather. The bracket shows double-elimination games leading to Big Friday, with scores and resumption details for postponed games. No legislative or policy decisions are being made.
- Bracket updated August 5, 2026 due to weather
- Game to resume where it left off on August 7, 2026
- Scores listed: Diamondbacks 9-0, Red Sox 8-3, 6-5, 10-4
- Double-elimination format to Big Friday
- Games at Broadway fields at 2:00, 5:00, and 7:00 PM
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Broadway (3
5:00 PM
CHAMPION
Loser's Bracket
Broadway (5
UPDATED: 8-5-26
posted on City of Fergus Falls Website: www.fergusfallsmn.gov
CANCELLATION LINE: 218-332-5800
Majors
Blue Jays
Red Sox
L2 Red Sox
Blue Jays
(Double Elimination to Big Friday)
#4 Diamondbacks
Score: 9-0
7:00 PM
Score: 8-3
Red SoxAugust 4, 2026
REVISED DUE TO WEATHER
UPDATED brackets will be emailed out and will also be
August 7, 2026
Game to resume where
it left off
Score: 3-1 Broadway (4
Red Sox
5:00 PM
Broadway (2
7:00 PM
Score: 6-5
August 4, 2026
Broadway
July 28, 2026
#3 Red Sox
2:00 PM
#2 Blue Jays
L1 Diamondbacks
Brewers
BIG FRIDAY PLAYOFFS
Brewers
2026
July 28, 2026
Blue Jays
Brewers
July 30, 2026
#1 Brewers
Broadway (1
5:00 PM
Score: 10-4
Diamondbacks
Tue Aug 4, 2026
2026 D II Toss Play Off Bracket (Updated )
D-II Toss Playoff bracket updated for August 4, 2026
This agenda provides the updated bracket and scores for the D-II Toss Playoffs, including matchups on July 30 and August 4, 2026. The updated bracket will be emailed and posted on the city website. A cancellation line is provided.
- Updated bracket posted for August 4, 2026
- Scores listed: 19-15, 17-14, 21-20, 22-12, 22-8, 20-8
- Matchups include Brewers, Nationals, Rays, Cubs, Pirates, Twins, Diamondbacks, Mariners
- Games at Broadway and Athletic fields at 9:00 am and 10:30 am
- Cancellation line: 218-332-5800
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July 30, 2026
Mariners
August 7, 2026
Broadway
Nationals
Rays
Cubs
August 4, 2026
10:30 am
Brewers
Nationals Rays
Pirates Twins
Champion
July 30, 2026
Broadway
D-II (Toss)
2026
Cubs
Brewers Cubs
Diamondbacks Mariners
BIG FRIDAY PLAYOFFS
Brewers 9:00 am
Athletic
10:30 am
July 30, 2026
Score: 19-15
Twins
10:30 am
Pirates
Broadway
9:00 am
Athletic
Broadway
Athletic
August 4, 2026
UPDATED: 8-4-26
Score: 17-14
UPDATED brackets will be emailed out and will also be
posted on City of Fergus Falls Website: www.fergusfallsmn.gov
CANCELLATION LINE: 218-332-5800
Score: 21-20
9:00 am
Twins
Brewers
Diamondbacks
Mariners
Score: 22-12
Score: 22-8
Score: 20-8
9:00 am
July 30, 2026
Twins
Tue Aug 4, 2026
2026 Minors Playoff Bracket (Updated )
This is a youth sports playoff bracket, not a government meeting agenda.
The document is a 2026 Minors Playoff Bracket for the City of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, listing game dates, times, locations, and team matchups. It contains no legislative, regulatory, or administrative business. The agenda is purely procedural and recreational.
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BIG FRIDAY PLAYOFFS
# 4 Mets
# 3 Rockies
July 29, 2026
August 3, 2026
Broadway
Mets
# 5 Twins
Score: 12-3
Score: 3-2
Score: 7-5
MINORS
2026
# 1 Tigers
CHAMPION
# 2 Astros
Tigers
Astros
Mets
Rockies
August 7, 2026
Tigers
Twins
Broadway
12:00 PM
UPDATED: 8-4-26
CANCELLATION LINE: 218-332-5800
5:00 PM
August 3, 2026
7:00 PM
UPDATED brackets will be emailed out and will be
posted on City of Fergus Falls Website: www.fergusfallsmn.gov
Broadway
5:30 PM
Broadway Astros
Tue Aug 4, 2026
2026 DIV I Church League Play Off Bracket (Updated )
2026 DIV I Church League playoff bracket updated
This is an updated bracket for the 2026 DIV I Church League play-off tournament, showing matchups and game times from August 3 through August 10, 2026. The bracket includes teams such as Stavanger, Bell Bank, Naz I, Bethel III, Dalton Free Lutheran, VFW, Federated, and Crossroads. The document notes that updated brackets are posted on the City of Fergus Falls website and provides a cancellation line.
- Championship game scheduled for August 10, 2026 at 9:30 PM
- Loser's bracket games on August 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:30 PM
- Winner's bracket games on August 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, and 8:30 PM
- Updated brackets posted at www.fergusfallsmn.gov
- Cancellation line: 218-332-5800
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#1 Stavanger
Bell Bank (4
Bell Bank (1
#5 Naz I Bell Bank (9
#3 Bethel III
Eagles (2 Dalton Free Lutheran
#6 Dalton Free Lutheran 8/3/2026
VFW (5
#2 Naz 4
Bell Bank (12
VFW (3
#7 Federated
L9
L4 Crossroads Bell Bank (13
L2 Bethel III
Eagles (8 Eagles (11
Eagles (6
Eagles (10
L3 Federated
L1 Naz I
L12
Bell Bank (7
L5 Dalton Free Lutheran
UPDATED brackets are posted oon the City of Fergus Falls Website:
www.fergusfallsmn.gov - CANCELLATION LINE: 218-332-5800
Loser's Bracket
8/3/2026
8:30 PM8/3/2026
"IF" Game
Naz I
Bethel III7:30 PM
8/3/2026
8:30 PM
8/10/2026
8:30 PM
8/10/2026
7:30 PM
8/10/2026
6:30 PM
2026 DIV I CHURCH LEAGUE
Play-off Tournament Bracket
8/10/2026
6:30 PM
8/3/2026
6:30 PM
#4 Crossroads
8/3/2026
6:30 PM
8/3/2026
7:30 PM
Naz 4
Crossroads
8/3/2026
6:30 PM
7:30 PM
CHAMPION
9:30 PM
8/10/2026
UPDATED: 8-4-26
Tue Aug 4, 2026
2026 Div II play off scores ( )
Church league playoff scores for August 4, 2026
This document lists scores from Division II church league playoff games held on August 4, 2026, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. It is a record of results, not a meeting agenda with decisions or discussions.
- Cornerstone 1 vs Bethel II: 4-23
- Life Church vs Home Church Fellowship: 5-11
- Destiny Church vs Good Shepherd: 12-16
- Hilltop Celebration vs Cornerstone 2: 0-20
- Cornerstone 1 vs Life Church: 25-3
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6:30 PM Cornerstone 1 4 vs Bethel II 23
Life Church 5 vs Home Church Fellowship 11
Destiny Church 12 vs Good Shepherd 16
Hilltop Celebration 0 vs Cornerstone 2 20
7:30 PM Good Shepherd 2 vs Cornerstone 2 8
Destiny Church 23 vs Hilltop Celebration 10
Cornerstone 1 25 vs Life Church 3
Home Church Fellowship 13 vs Bethel II 17
8:30 PM Good Shepherd 18 vs Cornerstone 1 19
Home Church Fellowship 12 vs Destiny Church 15
PLAY-OFF SCORES
DIV II CHURCH LEAGUE
August 4, 2026
Mon Aug 3, 2026
Council
Council to review 2027 capital projects and HRA housing study
The Fergus Falls City Council will hear a housing study overview from the HRA and an update from Visit Fergus Falls. The consent agenda includes resolutions for police grants, contracts, HRA levy, engineering task orders, and policy amendments. A settlement agreement with Carleton Companies and removal of two parcels from TIF District 4-14 are also on the agenda.
- Resolution authorizing police department as fiscal host for Towards Zero Deaths program and traffic enforcement grant
- Resolution approving 2027 HRA levy request of $285,000
- Resolution approving engineering task orders #6, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24 with Moore Engineering
- Resolution approving settlement agreement with Carleton Companies
- Resolution approving removal of two parcels from TIF District 4-14
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City Council Agenda
August 3, 2026
5:30 pm in the City Council Chambers
Invocation – Eric Uggerud
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
Roll Call
Open Forum (time to address items of city business that are not on tonight’s agenda)
A. Approval of the Agenda (new items must be stated and approved by unanimous consent)
B. Public Hearings
C. Awarding of Bids
D. Petitions and Communications
1. Fergus Falls HRA housing study overview
2. Visit Fergus Falls update
E. Consent Agenda
1. Motion approving the minutes from the July 20, 2026, City Council meeting and work
session and the July 29, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting
2. Motion approving licenses
3. Resolution authorizing the Fergus Falls Police Department to act as the fiscal host for the
Towards Zero Deaths (TZD) program and authorizing the submission of a TZD traffic
enforcement grant
4. Resolution authorizing entering into a contract with WorkSTEPS to administer a physical
agility test for new police department hires
5. Resolution authorizing entering a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Fergus Falls
Police Department and the MN Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
6. Resolution approving the 2027 Fergus Falls HRA levy request
7. Resolution approving engineering task orders #6, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24 with Moore
Engineering
8. Resolution approving the amended Water Booster Policy
9. Resolution approving the amended Data Practices Policy
10. R …
Mon Aug 3, 2026
Meeting
✓ Decided: Council approves 8 engineering task orders for 2027 street projects (7-1)
The Fergus Falls City Council approved eight engineering task orders with Moore Engineering for 2027 street improvement projects, despite one council member's request to delay until the Tax Levy Committee finalizes the 2027 budget. The council also approved a settlement agreement with Carleton Companies (7-1), removed two parcels from TIF District 4-14, and authorized bidding for the City Hall clock tower cupola reconstruction. All other consent agenda items were approved as a block.
- Approved engineering task orders #6, 16, 18-21, 23, 24 with Moore Engineering (7-1)
- Approved settlement agreement with Carleton Companies (7-1)
- Approved removal of two parcels from TIF District 4-14
- Approved payments and claims totaling $1,166,125.42
- Authorized soliciting bids for City Hall clock tower cupola reconstruction
- Approved consent agenda including licenses, TZD grant, WorkSTEPS contract, and HRA levy request
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City Council Minutes
August 3, 2026
The Fergus Falls City Council held a regular meeting on Monday August 3, 2026, at 5:30 pm in the
City Council Chambers. Pastor Dale Hexum gave the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was
recited. Mayor Hicks called the meeting to order, and the following council members were in
attendance: Kvamme, Leighton, Kremeier, Mortenson, Rachels, Kilde, Fish, and Job.
Approval of the Agenda
A motion and second were made by Leighton and Rachels approving the agenda with the addition of
the City Hall clock tower cupola (old business) and a request by Leighton to remove the engineering
task orders from the consent agenda and the motion carried.
Fergus Falls HRA Housing Study
Mary Bujold of Maxwell Research and Consulting presented an overview of the comprehensive
housing study conducted on behalf of the Fergus Falls HRA . The study reviewed current and
projected housing needs over various community demographics. Recommendations were made to
target housing projects on Stanton Avenue, the former Norgren property , and the Kirkbride campus
to address both current and future housing needs.
Visit Fergus Falls Update
The leadership of Visit Fergus Falls was recently extended to Ryan Tungseth and his team through
May of 2027. He reviewed their five focus markets:
• Lake country day trippers (those visiting the area to spend time in Fergus Falls)
• Event driven visitors (those attending events in FF stay longer) …
Mon Aug 3, 2026
2026 D I T Ball Play Off Bracket (Updated )
Youth baseball playoff bracket update for August 7, 2026
This document is a D-I T-Ball playoff bracket schedule for the City of Fergus Falls, updated August 3, 2026. It lists game matchups, times, and locations for games on July 29 and August 3, 2026, with the championship scheduled for August 7, 2026 at 9:00 am. The agenda text is a recreation/athletic schedule, not a government business meeting agenda.
- Championship game scheduled for August 7, 2026 at 9:00 am
- Games played at Broadway and Athletic fields
- Scores listed for July 29 games: 25-18, 29-14, 17-13, 23-18, 27-22, 29-28
- Updated brackets will be emailed and posted on city website
- Cancellation line: 218-332-5800
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Champion
August 7, 2026
Time 9:00 am
Rangers 9:00 am
August 3, 2026
Broadway
Rangers
Astros Blue Jays
Marlins Phillies
Rangers Red Sox
Rockies Tigers
Score: 25-18
Astros
August 3, 2026
Astros
Rangers
Broadway
Broadway
Rockies
10:30 am
July 29, 2026
Score: 29-14
9:00 am
D-I (T-BAll)
UPDATED brackets will be emailed out and will also be
posted on City of Fergus Falls Website: www.fergusfallsmn.gov
BIG FRIDAY PLAYOFFS
2026
July 29, 2026
Scroe: 17-13
Score: 23-18
Blue JaysBroadway
Tigers
Score: 27-22
9:00 am
July 29, 2026
CANCELLATION LINE: 218-332-5800
Score: 29-28
Athletic
Blue Jays
UPDATED: 8-3-26
Phillies
Athletic
9:00 am
Red Sox
July 29, 2026
Marlins
Athletic
10:30 am
Red Sox
Blue Jays
Mon Aug 3, 2026
2026 Div I Play off scores ( )
Church league playoff scores for August 3, 2026
This document lists final scores from a Division I church league playoff held on August 3, 2026. Nine games were played across three time slots (6:30 PM, 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM). No decisions, proposals, or discussions are recorded — only game results.
- 6:30 PM: Federated 2 vs Naz 4 17
- 6:30 PM: Dalton Free Lutheran 20 vs Bethel III 11
- 7:30 PM: Federated 19 vs Bethel III 20
- 8:30 PM: Bethel III 14 vs Crossroads 10
- 8:30 PM: Dalton Free Lutheran 18 vs Naz I 21
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6:30 PM Federated 2 vs Naz 4 17
Dalton Free Lutheran 20 vs Bethel III 11
Naz I 3 vs Crossroads 9
7:30 PM Crossroads 3 vs Stavanger 13
Federated 19 vs Bethel III 20
Dalton Free Lutheran 5 vs Naz 4 8
8:30 PM Bethel III 14 vs Crossroads 10
Dalton Free Lutheran 18 vs Naz I 21
PLAY-OFF SCORES
DIV I CHURCH LEAGUE
August 3, 2026
Sat Aug 1, 2026
2026 D II Toss Play Off Bracket BRACKET
Youth baseball playoff bracket schedule and scores posted
This agenda is a youth baseball playoff bracket for the 2026 D-II Toss division, listing game times, locations (Broadway and Athletic fields), team matchups, and scores. It is informational only, with no policy decisions or public hearings. Updated brackets will be emailed and posted on the city website.
- D-II Toss playoff bracket for 2026
- Games at Broadway and Athletic fields on July 30, August 4, and August 7, 2026
- Scores listed, e.g., 21-20, 22-12, 22-8, 20-8, 17-14, 19-15, 16-12
- Teams include Twins, Brewers, Diamondbacks, Mariners, Cubs, Nationals, Rays, Pirates
- Cancellation line: 218-332-5800
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CANCELLATION LINE: 218-332-5800
Score: 21-20
9:00 am
Twins
Brewers
Diamondbacks
Mariners
Score: 22-12
Score: 22-8
Score: 20-8
9:00 am
July 30, 2026
Twins
UPDATED: 8-10-26
Score: 17-14
UPDATED brackets will be emailed out and will also be
posted on City of Fergus Falls Website: www.fergusfallsmn.gov
Broadway
9:00 am
Athletic
Broadway
Athletic
August 4, 2026
D-II (Toss)
2026
Cubs
Brewers Cubs
Diamondbacks Mariners
BIG FRIDAY PLAYOFFS
Nationals Rays
Pirates Twins
Champion
July 30, 2026
Broadway
Brewers
9:00 am
Athletic
Brewers
10:30 am
July 30, 2026
Score: 19-15
Score: 16-12
Twins
July 30, 2026
Mariners
August 7, 2026
Broadway
Nationals
Rays
Cubs
August 4, 2026
10:30 am
Brewers
10:30 am
Pirates
Sat Aug 1, 2026
August 2026 Planning Commission
Planning Commission to weigh solar permit, two rezonings, BESS update
The Fergus Falls Planning Commission will hold public hearings on an interim use permit for a 40 kW solar array at MState, a rezoning of 301 N Union Ave to allow a fiber arts business, and a rezoning of part of the Lake Region Healthcare campus. They will also receive an update on the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) ordinance, which City Council is reviewing further.
- IUP-2026-2: 40 kW ground-mount solar array on MState campus, 1414 College Way
- Z-2026-4: Rezone 301 N Union Ave from R-4 to B-3 for Tangles to Treasures
- Z-2026-5: Rezone portions of Lake Region Healthcare campus from R-2 to B-3
- BESS ordinance update: Council review of Tier 2 buffer, permit process, and cost recovery
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AGENDA
City of Fergus Falls Planning Commission
Monday, August 24, 2026, 5:15 PM
Council Chambers at City Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes from July 27, 2026, and Approval of Agenda
3. New Business
a. Public Hearings
i. IUP-2026-2: MState Interim Use Permit to install 40 kW ground-mount solar
array on parcels 71003991668000 and 71003500066000
ii. Z-2026-4: Rezoning 301 N Union Ave from R-4 to B-3 (contingent on sale of
building)
iii. Z-2026-5: Rezone portions of the Lake Region Healthcare campus from R-2 to B-
3
4. Old Business
a. BESS Ordinance Update
5. Adjourn
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
July 27, 2026
The Fergus Falls Planning Commission met in regular session on July 27, 2026, at 5:15 PM in the Council
Chambers. Present were Commissioners Ala Lysyk, Jeff Stanislawski, Mary Budke, Wayne Schuett, and
Justin Moen. Absent were Paul Vukonich and Sander Habraken. Staff present: Klara Beck and Jill Hanson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA
Motion by Commissioner Stanislawski, seconded by Commissioner Moen, to approve the minutes from
June 22, 2026, and the agenda. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
4a. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Ordinance
Community Development D …
Sat Aug 1, 2026
2026 D I T Ball Play Off Bracket BRACKET
Youth T-ball playoff bracket posted for Fergus Falls summer league
This agenda is a posted bracket for the 2026 D-I T-Ball Big Friday Playoffs in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, listing game times, scores, and team matchups. It is informational only, with no policy decisions or public hearings; updated brackets are to be emailed and posted on the city website.
- Playoff games scheduled July 29 and August 3, 2026, at 9:00 am and 10:30 am
- Championship game set for August 7, 2026, at 9:00 am
- Teams include Blue Jays, Phillies, Red Sox, Marlins, Astros, Rangers, Rockies, Tigers
- Scores listed, e.g., 29-28, 17-13, 23-18, 22-17, 27-22, 29-14, 25-18
- Cancellation line: 218-332-5800
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Score: 29-28
Athletic
Blue Jays
UPDATED: 8-10-26
Phillies
Athletic
9:00 am
Red Sox
July 29, 2026
Marlins
Athletic
10:30 am
Red Sox
Blue Jays
D-I (T-BAll)
UPDATED brackets will be emailed out and will also be
posted on City of Fergus Falls Website: www.fergusfallsmn.gov
BIG FRIDAY PLAYOFFS
2026
July 29, 2026
Scroe: 17-13
Score: 23-18
Score: 22-17
Blue Jays
Broadway
Tigers
Score: 27-22
9:00 am
July 29, 2026
Astros
Rangers
Broadway
Broadway
Rockies
10:30 am
July 29, 2026
Score: 29-14
9:00 am
Rangers
Astros Blue Jays
Marlins Phillies
Rangers Red Sox
Rockies Tigers
Score: 25-18
Astros
Rangers
9:00 am
August 3, 2026
(4 innngs)
Champion
August 7, 2026
Blue Jays
Time 9:00 am
Broadway
August 3, 2026
Sat Aug 1, 2026
2026 MEN'S LEAGUE UPPER DIVISION Play Off Bracket
Men's League Upper Division playoff bracket released for August 2026
This is a recreational sports playoff bracket, not a government meeting agenda. It lists matchups, dates, times, and venues for the 2026 Men's League Upper Division tournament. No official city business is being decided or discussed.
- Playoff games scheduled August 7 and August 14, 2026
- Venues include Eagles, VFW, Bell Bank, and Conito
- Championship game set for August 14 at 10:00 pm at Bell Bank
- Includes an 'IF' game for potential tiebreaker
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#1 Ride Hard Racing
8/7/2026
Eagles (1
7:00 pm
#8 Patriot Painting Patriots
8/7/2026
#4 MN Motors Eagles (7
8:00 pm
8/7/2026
VFW (2
7:00 pm
8/14/2026
#5 Barker Insurance Bell Bank (11
8:00 pm
#3 Above & Beyond Care Serv.
8/7/2026
Bell Bank (3
7:00 pm
#6 Outstate Brewing 8/14/2026
8/7/2026 VFW (14
#2 Eagles Bell Bank (8 10:00 pm CHAMPION
8:00 pm
8/7/2026
Conito (4
7:00 pm
#7 Wadena Asphalt Dumpers L11
L8
L1 8/14/2026 8/14/2026
VFW (9 8/14/2026 VFW (15
8/7/2026 7:00 pm Bell Bank (13 11:00 pm
VFW (5 9:00 pm "IF" GAME
8:00 pm
L2
8/14/2026
L3 VFW (12
8:00 pm
8/7/2026
Conito (6
8:00 pm
8/14/2026
L4 Bell Bank(10
7:00 pm
L7
www.fergusfallsmn.gov - CANCELLATION LINE: 218-332-5800
UPDATED brackets are posted oon the City of Fergus Falls Website:
Play-off Tournament Bracket
2026 MEN'S LEAGUE UPPER DIVISION
Loser's Bracket
UPDATED: 8-4-26
Sat Aug 1, 2026
PAC August 2026 Public
Fergus Falls Public Arts Commission to discuss mural project, Council Chambers art
The Fergus Falls Public Arts Commission will meet August 20, 2026, to discuss a potential mural project and changing art in Council Chambers, plus ongoing items like the Sculpture Walk and a maintenance plan for public art. The agenda is routine business with no votes scheduled.
- Mural project discussion
- Changing art in Council Chambers
- Sculpture Walk update
- Maintenance plan and labeling of public art
- Public Art - Fergus Falls Special Fund update
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Fergus Falls Public Arts Commission
August 20, 2026
12:00- 1:00 PM
Council Chambers at City Hall
Agenda
1.
Call to Order
2.
Approval of Previous Minutes & Approval of Agenda
3.
New Business
a.
Mural Project
b.
Changing the art in Council Chambers
4.
Old Business
a.
Sculpture Walk
b.
City Council Interaction
c.
Communications Plan (Lee)
d.
Strategic Partnerships (Kim E)
e.
Public Art - Fergus Falls Special Fund (Kim K)
f.
Maintenance Plan & Labeling of other public art
5.
Adjourn
PAC Meeting Minutes 06-18-26
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FERGUS FALLS PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
June 18, 2026
The Fergus Falls Public Arts Commission (PAC) met on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The meeting was called to
order at 12:06 PM. Members present were Lee Smalt, Brooke Barsness, Tom Rieschick, and Kim Konikow.
Absent: Kim Embretson. Staff present: Klara Beck and Jill Hanson. Also in attendance: Naomi Schliesman,
Sculpture Walk Manager.
Approval of Minutes & Agenda
Motion by Brooke Barsness and second by Tom Rieschick to approve the minutes from May 21, 2026, and agenda.
Motion passed.
Sculpture Walk
Sculpture Walk Manager Naomi Schliesman presented the June sculpture walk report. Naomi announced that
sculptor Jon Kamrath donated a sculpture to the Fergus Falls Public Library for public checkout. Naomi ordered a
second printing of the coloring books and picked up a new batch of postcards and has distributed additional
coloring books to downtown businesses, the library, and …
Wed Jul 29, 2026
COW
✓ Decided: Council recommends $285K HRA levy, approves police grants and engineering task orders
The Committee of the Whole recommended the council approve a $285,000 tax levy for the Fergus Falls HRA, authorized the police department to act as fiscal host for a Towards Zero Deaths grant, approved a physical agility test contract with WorkSTEPS, and authorized a Joint Powers Agreement for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. They also approved eight engineering task orders totaling over $2 million for street and water main projects, updated the water booster pump reimbursement policy, and approved an amended data practices policy. The airport optimization planning study was also recommended for approval.
- Recommended $285,000 HRA tax levy for 2027 (carried)
- Authorized police department as fiscal host for Towards Zero Deaths grant (carried)
- Approved WorkSTEPS contract for police physical agility tests (carried)
- Authorized Joint Powers Agreement with MN Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (carried)
- Approved eight engineering task orders totaling $2,017,424.04 (carried)
- Updated water booster pump reimbursement policy to $1,800 for new pumps, $1,200 for replacements (carried)
- Approved amended data practices policy (carried)
- Recommended $7,650 city share for airport optimization planning study (carried)
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Committee of the Whole
July 29, 2026
The Fergus Falls City Council met as a Committee of the Whole on July 29, 2026 at 7:00 am in the
City Council Chambers. Mayor Hicks called the meeting to order and the following council members
were in attendance: Job, Kvamme, Leighton, Kremeier, Mortenson, Rachels, Kilde and Fish.
Police Department Grants and Contracts
A motion and second were made by Leighton and Fish to recommend the council authorize the Fergus
Falls Police Department to act as the fiscal host for the Towards Zero Deaths (TZD) program and
authorize the submission of a Towards Zero Deaths Traffic Enforcement Grant to fund enforcement
activities from October 23, 2026-September 30, 2027, and the motion carried.
A motion and second were made by Leighton and Kilde to recommend the council approve entering
into a contract with WorkSTEPS to administer a physical agility test for new police department hires
and the motion carried.
A motion and second were made by Kilde and Rachels authorizing entering into a Joint Powers
Agreement between the Fergus Falls Police Department and the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against
Children Task Force and the motion carried.
Otter Express Update
Kayla Sullivan shared an update on the Otter Express transportation services. The city has historically
provided $50,000 towards this public transportation service, and the local funding is used to leverage
state and federal funding sources. Mayor Hicks asked …
Wed Jul 29, 2026
Committee of the Whole
Police grants, contracts, and HRA levy top Committee of the Whole agenda
The Fergus Falls Committee of the Whole will discuss and make recommendations to the City Council on several items, including authorizing the Police Department to act as fiscal host for the Towards Zero Deaths grant, approving a WorkSTEPS contract for pre-hire physical testing, and approving the 2027 HRA levy. Other discussion items include engineering task orders, a nuisance process update, a water booster policy amendment, and a data practices policy amendment.
- Recommendation to authorize Police Department as fiscal host for Towards Zero Deaths (TZD) grant (Oct 2026–Sep 2027)
- Recommendation to approve WorkSTEPS contract for pre-employment physical agility testing ($185 per test)
- Recommendation to approve 2027 Fergus Falls HRA levy
- Recommendation to approve engineering task orders for 2027 projects
- Recommendation to amend the Water Booster Policy
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City of Fergus Falls
Committee of the Whole Agenda
July 29, 2026
7:00 am
City Council Chambers
A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
Discussion Items
1. Police Department Grants and Contracts
Lt. West and Lt. Miller
Requested Action: Recommendation to the council to authorize the Police
Department to:
▪ Act as the fiscal host for the Towards Zero Deaths (TZD) program
▪ Approve the WorkSTEPS contract
▪ Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Fergus Falls Police Department
and the MN Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
2. Otter Express Update
Kayla Sullivan
3. Fergus Falls HRA Quarterly Update and HRA Levy Request
Mikel Olson
Requested Action: Recommendation to the council to approve the 2027 Fergus
Falls HRA levy
4. Engineering Task Orders
Kyle Meyer
Requested Action: Recommendation to the council to approve engineering task
orders for 2027 projects
5. Nuisance Process Update
Len Taylor
6. Water Booster Policy Update
Len Taylor
Requested Action: Recommendation to the council to amend the Water
Booster Policy
7. Data Practices Policy
Andrew Bremseth
Requested Action: Recommendation to the council to approve the amended
Data Practices Policy
Announcements
August 3 5:30 pm City Council Meeting
August 11 Primary Election. Polls open 7 am-8 pm
August 12 7:00 am Committee of the Whole Meeting
Adjourn
Council Action Recommendation
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Meeting Date: 07/29/2026 Council Date 08/0 …
Mon Jul 27, 2026
PC
Planning Commission reviews draft BESS ordinance for battery storage
The Fergus Falls Planning Commission will discuss a revised draft ordinance regulating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The ordinance establishes two tiers: Tier 1 for smaller systems (600 kWh or less) permitted in all zones, and Tier 2 for larger systems permitted in R-A and Industrial districts by Conditional Use Permit. The Commission lacked quorum to take action on the ordinance at the prior meeting but may suggest changes to the draft.
- Discussion of revised Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) ordinance with two tiers
- Tier 1 BESS (≤600 kWh) permitted as accessory use in all zoning districts
- Tier 2 BESS (>600 kWh) conditionally permitted in R-A and Industrial districts
- Draft incorporates fire safety language from 2026 American Clean Power Association model ordinance
- Commissioner Vukonich recused himself due to energy industry work
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AGENDA
City of Fergus Falls Planning Commission
Monday, July 27, 2026, 5:15 PM Council
Chambers at City Hall
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes from June 22, 2026 & Approval of Agenda
3. New Business
4. Old Business
a. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Ordinance
5. Adjourn
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Planning Commissions Minutes 06-22-26
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
June 22, 2026
The Fergus Falls Planning Commission met in regular session on June 22, 2026, at 5:18 PM in the Council Chambers.
Present were Commissioners Ala Lysyk, Paul Vukonich, Wayne Schuett, and Justin Moen. Absent were Sander
Habraken, Jeff Stanislawski, and Mary Budke. Staff present: Klara Beck and Jill Hanson.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES & AGENDA
Motion by Commissioner Moen, seconded by Commissioner Vukonich, to approve the minutes from May 26, 2026, and
agenda. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS
3a. REQUEST BY PLATTE PROPERTIES II, LLC FOR A COMBINED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF “RIVER OAKS
MEADOW” AT 1420 WEST ALCOTT AVENUE (PARCEL IDs: 71004500022005 & PART OF 71004500022007)
Community Development Director Klara Beck explained this item was a continuation from the prior public hearing for
the preliminary and final plat of River Oaks Meadow. The application remained incomplete as the applicant had not yet
submitted required items to the engineering department. The Com …
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