Category Archives: Politics
Hodgepodge: Detroit Lakes Vice Mayor Ron Zeman and DL city administrator Kelcey Klemm recap the city council meeting on Nov. 14, give a Pavilion project update
Ron Zeman, alderman for Detroit Lakes' 1st Ward and vice-mayor, and Kelcey Klemm, city administrator for Detroit Lakes, recapped the city council meeting held on Nov. 14. They also provided an update ...
Nov 15, 2023
ND Rep. Kelly Armstrong elevated to House Judiciary Committee; replaces seat vacated by new House Speaker Mike Johnson
FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) - North Dakota Rep. Kelly Armstrong has been selected to fill a seat vacated by the new Speaker of the House. Armstrong has been recommended by the House Republican Steering Committ...
Nov 15, 2023
Hodgepodge: Sen. Rob Kupec talks constituent meetings, affordable housing and surplus versus tax cuts
Sen. Rob Kupec, DFL-Moorhead, talks constituent meetings, affordable housing and surplus versus tax cuts.
Nov 13, 2023
Detroit Lakes City Council to hold 5 public hearings during Nov. 14 meeting
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Detroit Lakes City Council will be holding a series of five public hearings during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. at the Becker County Courthouse...
Nov 13, 2023 Residents attend a Detroit Lakes City Council meeting on May 9, 2023 at the Becker County Courthouse. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
Becker County Board recognizes life saving jail staff following September overdose incident
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Staff members at the Becker County Jail were recognized by Chief Deputy Shane Richard and members of the Becker County Board on Nov. 7 for saving the life of an inmate wh...
Nov 10, 2023
Lakes Area Morning News for Nov. 9, 2023
Becker County Board shelves new county employee pay scale plan for now; commissioners want more market comparable information for positions Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Becker Count...
Nov 09, 2023
Becker County Board shelves new pay scale for county employees; wants more information to ensure equity before moving forward
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Becker County Board discussed the new pay scale system for county employees during their meeting on Tuesday and agreed to stick with their old band and grade pay scal...
Nov 09, 2023 Members of the Becker County Board of Commissioners hold a regular meeting on July 5, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
Fischbach praises Speaker Johnson; announces run for House vice-conference chair for GOP
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is applauding the election of Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as the new speaker of the House of Representatives and announced h...
Oct 31, 2023 Michelle Fischbach
Hodgepodge: Rep. Jim Joy talks charitable gambling concerns and preparing for the 2024 session; Aaron talks first DLHS capstone night on Nov. 1
Rep. Jim Joy, R-Hawley, talks about charitable gaming concerns and preparing for the upcoming 2024 legislative session. Aaron Swenson talks first DLHS capstone night on Nov. 1.
Oct 30, 2023
Lakes Area Morning News for Oct. 27, 2023
Sen. Rob Kupec, other legislators, attend child care listening session at Laker Prep in Detroit Lakes on Wednesday night Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - Minnesota state Senator Rob Kupec a...
Oct 27, 2023 Sen. Rob Kupec and two other legislators smile during a group photo following a child care listening session at Laker Prep in Detroit Lakes on Oct. 25, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM)