Category Archives: Politics

Sen. Rob Kupec, other legislators, attending child care listening session at Laker Prep on Wednesday night
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM)- Minnesota state Senator Rob Kupec and two other members of the legislature attended a child care listening session with more than 25 providers, parents and community leade...
Michael Achterling 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)

Hodgepodge: Sen. Rob Kupec talks child care concerns ahead of Laker Prep listening session on Oct. 25
Sen. Rob Kupec, DFL-Moorhead, talks about child care concerns from parents and providers. Promotes listening session at Laker Prep in Detroit Lakes on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m.
Michael Achterling Oct 23, 2023

Rep. Tom Emmer frontrunner in new speakership race
St. Cloud, Minn. (KNSI)- Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer (R) is seeking the U.S. House speakership after Ohio's Jim Jordan's third attempt failed Friday. Reporter Jake Sherman at Punch Bowl News tweet...
Michael Achterling Oct 23, 2023 Rep. Tom Emmer, R-MN CD-6

Smith, Klobuchar join Senate Mental Health Caucus to promote health solutions
St. Cloud, Minn. (KNSI) - The new bipartisan U.S. Senate Mental Health Caucus launched on Wednesday as a forum for Senators and their staff to collaborate on and promote mental health solutions. Democ...
Michael Achterling Oct 20, 2023 Sen. Amy Klobuchar, left, and Sen. Tina Smith wave during an event.

Becker County Board discusses purchasing Toad Mountain for public use
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Becker County Board is discussing a proposal made by the Trust For Public Lands to purchase Toad Mountain on Highway 34 for non-motorized public use. Barry Nelson, ch...
Michael Achterling Oct 19, 2023 Toad Mountain, Becker County

Lakes Area Morning News for Oct. 19, 2023
Perham Area Community Center executive director to step down Nov. 3 Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - After four years on the job, Leigh Sheback, executive director for the Perham Area Commu...
Michael Achterling Oct 19, 2023

Minnesota Management and Budget predicts larger state surplus than originally forecasted
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - The Minnesota Office of Management and Budget says Minnesota will have a larger than forecasted surplus this year. State officials released a fiscal update on Monday for ...
Michael Achterling Oct 18, 2023

Fergus Falls looks to implement utility franchise fees for more road project funding
Fergus Falls, Minn. (KBRF) - The City of Fergus Falls is looking into a potential 5% franchise fee on utilities, specifically gas and electricity, for its residents. The franchise fee is related to ut...
Michael Achterling Oct 13, 2023

Detroit Lakes city council denies couple's variance for taller-than-allowable separate garage
Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) - One Detroit Lakes couple is growing more frustrated with members of the city council who voted to deny their variance for an accessory structure larger than 14 feet tall ...
Michael Achterling Oct 13, 2023 Ron Zeman, left, alderman first ward, speaks during a meeting of the Detroit Lakes City Council on May 9, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)

Lakes Area Morning News for Oct. 13, 2023
5 members of law enforcement task force shot in Benton County, suffer non-life-threatening injuries; suspect arrested Glendorado Township, Minn. (KNSI) - The suspect accused of shooting ...
Michael Achterling Oct 13, 2023