Category Archives: Politics

Congresswoman Fischbach Supports Military Action Against Iran
Representative Michelle Fischbach Washington, D.C. – Republican Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach says she agrees with President Donald Trump’s military action against Iran. Fischbach says ...
Derek Sidian Mar 09, 2026

Rasmusson Reacts to Improved, But Still Unstable Budget Forecast
(Senator Rasmusson’s Office) St, Paul, MN – Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released the state's February budget forecast Friday. Minnesota is projected to have a $3.7 billion surplu...
Derek Sidian Feb 28, 2026

DHS Announces More Federal Medicaid Funding Held
(MN DHS) St. Paul, MN – The Minnesota Department of Human Services announced the federal government is deferring $259 million in federal Medicaid funding. DHS says this is on top of federal acti...
Derek Sidian Feb 26, 2026

Walz Announces Gun Violence Prevention Plan
St. Paul, MN – Governor Tim Walz announced his comprehensive gun violence prevention plan this morning (Tuesday, February 24) at the State Capitol. Joined by state lawmakers and victims of gun v...
Derek Sidian Feb 24, 2026

Rasmusson and Senate Republicans Roll Out Action Plan to Stop the Fraud
Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) joined Senate Republicans to roll out a legislative action plan to stop the fraud. (Sen. Rasmusson’s Office) St. Paul, MN – Senator Jordan Rasmusson ...
Derek Sidian Feb 24, 2026
Two hockey teams, two gold medals, one presidential phone call
While inviting the men's hockey team to State of the Union, Trump joked he might be impeached if he didn't invite the women too.
Startribune News Feb 23, 2026

Otter Tail County Chief Deputy Announces Run for Sheriff’s Office
Otter Tail County Chief Deputy Reed Reinbold. Henning, MN – Otter Tail County Chief Deputy Reed Reinbold has announced his candidacy for Otter Tail County Sheriff. Reinbold says that Otter Tail ...
Derek Sidian Feb 23, 2026

Representative Backer Taking on Rural Healthcare and Fighting Fraud in New Legislative Session
St. Paul, MN – Representative Jeff Backer (R- Browns Valley) officially gaveled in to convene the 2026 Minnesota Legislative Session Tuesday. Backer says he is excited to be back in St. Paul rep...
Derek Sidian Feb 18, 2026

Minnesota Secretary of State Visiting Detroit Lakes High School
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon will visit high school students in Detroit Lakes on Friday, February 20. He plans to spend time in social studies classrooms and meet one-on-one with students ...
Dave Bishop Feb 17, 2026

Grant County Board of Commissioners Hold Public Hearing Regarding Firearm Zone
Barrett, MN – The Grant County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing tonight regarding the current areas of shotgun zone. A change to the state law allows counties to adopt ordinanc...
Derek Sidian Feb 16, 2026