Category Archives: Politics

Minnesota AG Commissioner Encouraged by Meeting with Mexican Consulate
St. Paul, MN – Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says he's encouraged following a recent meeting with the Mexican Consulate in St. Paul. Petersen says Mexico remains one of the to...
Derek Sidian Jan 21, 2026

Alexandria Senator Cheers Whole Milk Coming Back to Schools
St. Paul, MN – Minnesota Senator Torrey Westrom is applauding President Trump for bringing back whole and two percent milk to school lunch menus. The Republican from Alexandria says this new leg...
Derek Sidian Jan 21, 2026

Department of Justice Issue Subpoenas to Walz and Other State Leaders
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, and St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her...
Derek Sidian Jan 21, 2026

WATCH: ICE in OTC, 3-Year-Old Killed, and Saving a Life – Weekly News Recap January 16th
Derek Sidian recaps this week's biggest local news stories. The Weekly News Recap is brought to you by Fergus Falls Monument, online at foreverstonememorials.com, Memorials That Matter. FOLLOW US FOR ...
Derek Sidian Jan 16, 2026

ICE Raids Impacting MN Farmers
SashaKhalabuzar / Depositphotos.com St. Paul, MN – The ICE raids are in no way causing just problems in the Twin Cities. That was the message from groups representing Minnesota farmers. Andrea V...
Derek Sidian Jan 15, 2026

Hughes Challenging Fellow Republican Rep. Fischbach for Congress Seat
Dave Hughes Karlstad, MN (KVRR) – Dave Hughes is making another run for Congress in Minnesota's 7th Congressional District. The Republican plans to challenge fellow Republican Rep. Michelle Fisc...
Derek Sidian Jan 15, 2026

Senator Rasmusson Announces Re-election Campaign
Senator Jordan Rasmusson. (Senator Rasmusson’s Office) Fergus Falls, MN – Senator Jordan Rasmusson of Fergus Falls announced today that he will be seeking re-election in the Minnesota Sena...
Derek Sidian Jan 13, 2026

Senator Rasmusson Joins U.S. Treasury Secretary to Address Minnesota Fraud Crisis
State Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) joins Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent at a roundtable to address Minnesota's ongoing fraud crisis. (Sen. Rasmusson’s Office) St. Paul, MN ...
Derek Sidian Jan 12, 2026

Don Pablo’s in Fergus Falls Closes Due to Concerns of ICE in the Area
Don Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant. (KBRF News) Fergus Falls, MN – Don Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant of downtown Fergus Falls has closed its doors due to concerns of ICE in the area. As rep...
Derek Sidian Jan 11, 2026

WATCH: Embezzlement in Rothsay and New Financial Leader in Otter Tail – Weekly News Recap January 9th
Derek Sidian recaps this week's biggest local news stories. The Weekly News Recap is brought to you by Fergus Falls Monument, online at foreverstonememorials.com, Memorials That Matter. FOLLOW US FOR ...
Derek Sidian Jan 09, 2026