Category Archives: Politics

GOP Candidate Heintzeman Wins Senate District 6 Special Election
Brainerd, MN (KDLM) - Republican Keri Heintzeman is the winner of the Minnesota Senate District 6 special election in Crow Wing and Itasca counties. Heintzeman topped DFL candidate Denise Slipy from B...
Derek Sidian Apr 30, 2025 (Keri Heintzeman)

State 4B Representative Jim Joy Gives an Update From the Capital
On Monday State 4B Representative Jim Joy gave an update on what he's working on down at the capital. Joy mentioned that one of the main bills that is being hotly debated it the health bill. Joy, "The...
Dave Bishop Apr 28, 2025

Mother Pleads Guilty to Murder, Cannabis Fight Continues, and Road Work – Weekly News Recap April 25th
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 Apr 25, 2025

New Complaint Filed Against Senator Mitchell One Year After Alleged Burglary
St. Paul, MN (KFGO/KVRR) - Minnesota Senator Steve Drazkowski of Mazeppa has filed a conflict of interest complaint against fellow Senator Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury. The Republican says Mitchell vot...
Derek Sidian Apr 24, 2025

Fergus Falls Cannabis Delayed by the City Council as Permits are Denied
Fergus Falls, MN – The Fergus Falls City Council has denied interim use permits for both Elevate and Sugar High, further delaying the sale of cannabis in the city. At the City Council meeting on...
Derek Sidian Apr 24, 2025

New Conflict of Interest Complaint Filed Against Senator Mitchell One Year After Alleged Burglary
Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, brings HF 3454, the Omnibus Veterans policy provisions bill to the Senate floor on April 18, 2024. (Photo by Senate Media Services.) St. Paul, MN (KFGO/KVRR) –...
Derek Sidian Apr 23, 2025

Otter Tail County Hosts Session on State Budget Proposal and Levy Impacts
Senator Rasmusson answers questions at the Otter Tail County Government Services Center. (OTC) Fergus Falls, MN – Otter Tail County Commissioners hosted an informational session on Tuesday, Apri...
Derek Sidian Apr 16, 2025

Perham Fire, Surprised Council, and Protecting Lakes – Weekly News Recap April 11th
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 Apr 11, 2025

City Council Surprised by Economic Development Proposal Denial from North Point Professionals
(Derek Sidian, KBRF News) Fergus Falls, MN – North Point Professionals, an executive services firm out of Battle Lake, rescinded their proposal to assist the Fergus Falls City Council in its wor...
Derek Sidian Apr 08, 2025

Congresswoman Fischbach Visits Battle Lake
Representative Fischbach visits Good Samaritan Society in Battle Lake. (Rep. Fischbach’s Office) Battle Lake, MN – Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach recently visited Battle Lake and receive...
Derek Sidian Apr 07, 2025