Category Archives: Politics

Legislative Auditor’s Report Finds Issues in Behavioral Health Grants
(MN DHS) St. Paul, MN – A new report shows some Department of Human Services employees backdated or created documentation during an audit of behavioral health grants. Office of Legislative Audit...
Derek Sidian Jan 08, 2026

Hundreds Gather to Mourn Minneapolis Woman Killed by ICE Agent
Minneapolis, MN – Hundreds gathered in south Minneapolis Wednesday evening to honor 37-year-old Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in her vehicle earlier in the day. Mayor Jacob...
Derek Sidian Jan 08, 2026

Fergus Falls State Senator Reacts to Walz Dropping from Governor’s Race
(Senator Rasmusson’s Office) St. Paul, MN – On Monday, Governor Tim Walz announced he will not seek another term as Minnesota governor. Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) released t...
Derek Sidian Jan 06, 2026

Governor Tim Walz Officially Drops Out of the Governor’s Race
St. Paul, MN – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has dropped his bid for 2026 re-election. In a statement this morning, Governor Walz said that he is confident that if he gave the race his all, that h...
Derek Sidian Jan 05, 2026

Governor Walz Reportedly Dropping Out of Governor’s Race
St. Paul, MN – One political analyst in Minnesota is reporting Governor Tim Walz could end his bid for a third term. WCCO Radio’s Blois Olson says he learned Walz will likely drop out of t...
Derek Sidian Jan 05, 2026
What to know as Minnesota faces another deadline over its high school transgender athlete policy
U.S. Department of Education determined MN Dept. of Education and MSHSL violated sex discrimination law on Sept. 30.
Startribune News Jan 02, 2026

New Laws for the New Year
Several new Minnesota laws took effect January 1st of 2026, covering public safety, elections, employment, and environmental regulations. One major change strengthens protections for vulnerable adults...
Dave Bishop Jan 01, 2026

New Laws Go Into Effect Jan. 1 in Minnesota
Several new Minnesota laws took effect January 1st of 2026, covering public safety, elections, employment, and environmental regulations. One major change strengthens protections for vulnerable adults...
Dave Bishop Jan 01, 2026

Congresswoman Fischbach is Celebrating the Gray Wolf Delisting Bill
Pixabay Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is celebrating the U.S. House passage of the Pet and Livestock Protection Act, which would remove gray wolves from the federal endange...
Derek Sidian Dec 19, 2025

Spitting on Police, New Fraud Numbers, and Local Hospital Makes Forbes – Weekly News Recap December 19th
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 Dec 19, 2025