Category Archives: Politics
Without a Bonding Bill Washington Ballpark Renovation Plans at a Standstill
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Plans to renovate the Washington Ballpark in Detroit Lakes are on-hold unless a Special Session is called in the State Legislature and a Bonding Bill is passed. The City had bee...
Jun 08, 2022 Rendering of Washington Ballpark renovation
Cost of Living and Inflation could make Becker County Budgeting Process Challenging
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Becker County will begin preparing the 2023 budget this month. Becker County Administrator, Pat Oman says this year's budget process could be challenging, "I think the challenge...
Jun 02, 2022
Greta Smolnisky Appointed to Fill Seventh Judicial District Vacancy
ST. PAUL (KDLM) - Greta Smolnisky has been appointed as Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District Court Judge replacing the Honorable Jay D. Carlson. Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District encompasses Beck...
Jun 01, 2022
Corey Hepola Ends Minnesota Gubernatorial Campaign
ST. PAUL (KDLM) - Two weeks after announcing his running mate, Perham native, Corey Hepola has ended his bid to be Minnesota's next Governor. Hepola announced his intent to run for the office in March...
May 31, 2022
Memorial Day Weekend Gas Prices Likely to be $1.50 Higher than Last Year
FARGO (KFGO) - The average price of a gallon of gasoline has risen almost 10 cents per gallon in the Lakes Area over the past week. AAA says the price now averages around $4.17 per gallon across the a...
May 24, 2022
Senator Eken unsure if Special Session will Actually Come to Fruition
ST. PAUL (KDLM) - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says he will call Minnesota lawmakers back to St. Paul for a special session, but a Lakes Area Senator isn't so sure that will actually happen. The state ...
May 23, 2022
No Deal, Minnesota Lawmakers to Ask For Special Session
(KNSI) - Minnesota lawmakers failed to come to a budget deal and pass several other bills before Monday morning's deadline. Legislative leaders will meet with Governor Tim Walz to ask for a special se...
May 23, 2022
New E15 Fuel Authorization Could Spell Disaster for Lakes Area Boaters
DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) - Lakes Area boaters are being warned about a recent authorization allowing the summer sale of gasoline containing 15% ethanol (E15). In April the Biden administration rolled back...
May 20, 2022 via Jake Judd KNSI News
Dr. Tamara Uselman joins Corey Hepola as Running Mate for Governor
FARGO (KVRR/KDLM) - Minnesota governor candidate and Perham native, Cory Hepola has chosen Fargo Public Schools' Director of Equity and Inclusion Dr. Tamara Uselman as his running mate. Hepola and Use...
May 17, 2022
Senator Paul Gazelka Issues Statement Thanking Supporters After Ending Bid for Governor
(KNSI) - Former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka is thanking his supporters after ending his bid for governor. At the GOP convention over the weekend, Gazelka hoped to earn his party's en...
May 17, 2022