Category Archives: Politics

Fergus Falls Set to Save Hundreds of Thousands in Engineering Costs by Partnering with Local Company
The City of Fergus Falls is partnering with Moore Engineering. (Derek Sidian, KBRF News) Fergus Falls, MN – The City of Fergus Falls has decided to outsource its engineering department to Moore ...
Derek Sidian Jun 04, 2025

Otter Tail County Sheriff Addresses Being Listed as a “Sanctuary Jurisdiction”
Otter Tail County Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons Fergus Falls, MN – The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office has made a statement addressing its status on the Department of Homeland Security̵...
Derek Sidian Jun 03, 2025
What’s the policy at the center of the lawsuit filed by students over the state’s rules for transgender athletes?
A 2015 policy approved by the Minnesota State High School League allows transgender high school athletes to compete in girls' sports.
Startribune News May 31, 2025
U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer singles out teenage transgender athlete in social media post
State Rep. Leigh Finke, the first transgender person elected to the Legislature, said the post targets the teen and her family.
Startribune News May 30, 2025

Lawyers For Senator Nicole Mitchell Ask Court To Dismiss Burglary Tool Charge
Detroit Lakes , MN - Attorneys for Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell are requesting the court to dismiss one of the charges against her. They accuse Becker County prosecutors of acting with vind...
Derek Sidian May 28, 2025

Minnesota Representatives Urging Full Defunding of US Department of Education
Representative Michelle Fischbach Washington D.C. – Minnesota's Republican congressional delegation is urging committee leaders to fully defund the US Department of Education. In a letter to lea...
Derek Sidian May 27, 2025
Minnesota softball players sue Keith Ellison, state high school league over transgender athlete policy
Lawsuit says the girls competed and lost against a team with a player who was reportedly born male.
Startribune News May 20, 2025

Governor, Legislative Leaders Strike Budget Agreement
Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders have agreed to a new budget for Minnesota. The deal balances the budget for the first biennium and leaves money on the bottom line heading into the second. Th...
Dave Bishop May 15, 2025

Cannabis Progresses, Dog Killer Sentenced, and Vehicular Murder – Weekly News Recap May 9th
Derek Sidian recaps this week’s biggest local news stories. The Weekly News Recap is brought to you by Fergus Falls Monument, online at foreverstonememorials.com, Memorials That Matter. FOLLOW U...
Derek Sidian May 09, 2025

One Small Step for Cannabis, One Long City Council Meeting
Kris Stach speaking on behalf of his business and Sugar High. (City of Fergus Falls YouTube) Fergus Falls, MN – After over an hour of discussion and debate at this week’s City Council Meet...
Derek Sidian May 07, 2025