Category Archives: Politics

Cargill CEO Traveling to China with President Trump
Minnetonka, MN – Minnesota-based Cargill CEO Brian Sikes is expected to travel to China this week as part of a business delegation accompanying President Trump for meetings with Chinese Presiden...
Derek Sidian May 12, 2026

Candidate Filing for 2026 General Election Opens in Otter Tail County Next Week
Otter Tail County, MN – Residents who want to run for a State, Federal, Judicial or County office in Otter Tail County can soon file as candidates for the 2026 General Election. The filing perio...
Derek Sidian May 12, 2026

Gubernatorial Candidate Demuth Announces Fishing Plan
St. Paul, MN – Republican gubernatorial candidate and Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth is unveiling a new fishing affordability proposal ahead of this weekend's fishing opener. Demuth says he...
Derek Sidian May 07, 2026

Governor Walz Announces DHS Leadership Changes Day Before Confirmation Hearing
St. Paul, MN – Governor Tim Walz is making changes at the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Moving forward, the governor says John Connolly will serve as the temporary commissioner of DHS ...
Derek Sidian May 05, 2026

Democrats Pass Comprehensive Gun Reform Bill in the MN Senate
pirita / Depositphotos.com *Updated wording to what is written in the actual bill* St. Paul, MN (MNN) – The Minnesota Senate has passed a sweeping gun violence prevention package that includes a...
Derek Sidian May 05, 2026

New Bill Would Pull Funding from Detroit Lakes and Other Cities Flying Old State Flag
St. Paul, MN - A new bill in the Minnesota House would reduce funding for cities like Detroit Lakes that have chosen to not fly the new state flag. If passed, HF 5077 directs the Minnesota Commissione...
Derek Sidian Apr 28, 2026

New Bill Would Pull Aid from Minnesota Cities Flying Old State Flag
St. Paul, MN – A new bill in the Minnesota House would reduce funding for cities like Detroit Lakes that have chosen to not fly the new state flag. If passed, HF 5077 directs the Minnesota Commi...
Derek Sidian Apr 28, 2026
Three decades later, the Mighty Ducks Act is just as important as ever for Minnesota hockey
A bill passed in 1995 is still quietly ensuring Minnesota ice rinks remain public.
Startribune News Apr 27, 2026

Local Republicans Endorse Senator Rasmusson in Reelection Bid
Left photo: Jordan Rasmusson with wife, Emma, at the convention. Right photo: More than 300 local Republicans attended the convention at the Bigwood Event Center in Fergus Falls. (Senator Rasmusson...
Derek Sidian Apr 16, 2026

U.S. House Candidate from Wadena Celebrating Fundraising Milestone
U.S. 7th District House Candidate Erik Osberg (Ballotpedia) Wadena, MN – U.S. House candidate for Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District Erik Osberg raised $51,893 in the first quarter of ...
Derek Sidian Apr 16, 2026