Category Archives: Politics

Senate Committee Addresses New Ethics Complaint Against Senator Mitchell
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 – Yesterday,...
Derek Sidian Mar 14, 2025

Greater Fergus Falls and Federal Court Closing and County Auctions – Weekly News Recap March 7th
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 Mar 07, 2025

Rasmusson and Backer Slam Democrats After New Budget Forecast is Released
Representative Jeff Backer and Senator Jordan Rasmusson St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) has released its annual February revenue forecast, and state officials are concer...
Derek Sidian Mar 07, 2025
Pam Bondi puts Minnesota ‘on notice’ for ignoring order banning trans athletes from girls' and women’s sports
Minnesota Republicans appear to see an opening with the U.S. attorney general for a broader legal push against Democrats in the state.
Startribune News Feb 26, 2025

Deadly Fire in Wadena and County Leaders Warn of Tax Increases – Weekly News Recap February 21st
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 US FOR ...
Derek Sidian Feb 21, 2025

County Commissioners Warn of Property Tax Hikes Due to Governor’s Budget
Senator Rasmusson, Otter Tail Commissioner Kurt Mortenson, and other county leaders warn of potential property tax hikes due to the governor's budget. (Minnesota Senate Media Services) St. Paul, MN ...
Derek Sidian Feb 20, 2025

GOP Leaders to Announce New Ethics Complaint Against Senator Mitchell
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 – Minnesota ...
Derek Sidian Feb 18, 2025
Anderson: With crossbow’s wider use, is the sun setting on the ‘old way’ of bow hunting?
Minnesota legislators this session must renew crossbow use for deer hunting, or it lapses.
Startribune News Feb 07, 2025
Yuen: Fresh off Paris gold, Paralympic swimming champ Mallory Weggemann fights for IVF access
The Minnesota disability advocate, "Watershed" filmmaker and mom says how a couple choose to start a family shouldn't be up for public debate.
Startribune News Oct 31, 2024
Down but not discouraged: Fans cheer for the Lynx at St. Louis Park gym
With the series tied, local fans are looking ahead to Wednesday's game in Minneapolis.
Startribune News Oct 13, 2024