Category Archives: Politics

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - The city of Detroit Lakes approved the purchase of officer worn body cameras for the Detroit Lakes Police Department, Tuesday. Detroit Lakes Police Chief Steven Todd says the De...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Cities and Counties across the state of Minnesota are now scrambling to create rules and regulations for retailers who are now legally able to sell THC edibles in the state. The...

BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. - Despite higher fuel prices, the Minnesota Trucking Association doesn't support President Biden's proposed gas tax holiday. President John Hauslauden said, "We've worked very h...

(KNSI) - The Supreme Court Friday ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, the decades-old decision which legalized abortion nationwide. The move now turns over power to the states to legalize or ban abortions....

ST. PAUL (KDLM/MNN) - Republican rival Scott Jensen is challenging Governor Tim Walz to "prove this isn't a gimmick" and call the legislature back for a special session to approve using a chunk of the...

(KNSI) - Officials have banned dunk tanks at the Wright County Fair after political in-fighting. The Wright County Fair Board decided to ban the dunk tanks after a dust-up began when a Republican-spon...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Representative Paul Marquart and Senator Kent Eken were honored by the city of Detroit Lakes, Tuesday. Marquart and Eken were both given plaques for their service to the state a...

WHITE EARTH (KDLM) - The White Earth Reservation held their general election, Tuesday. Michael "Mike" LaRoque defeated Eugene "Umsy" Tibbetts, 876 to 821, for Secretary-Treasurer. Henry George Fox edg...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes Alderman at large, Madalyn Sukke announced during Tuesday's Detroit Lakes City Council meeting that she is not planning on seeking reelection when her term expires...

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Detroit Lakes Public Utilities (DLPU) is warning Lakes Area customers of the potential for electric service interruptions this summer. Projections of energy shortages during the...