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    December 24, 2013
    Prosecutor drops rape charge against Halstad mayor
    HALSTAD, Minn. – Sexual assault charges against the mayor here have been dropped after the alleged victim’s credibility was called into question....
    news / governmentDecember 24, 2013 - 12:30pm
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    December 21, 2013
    Redwood Falls mayor dies; Revier ran for Congress in 1990s
    REDWOOD FALLS, Minn. -- Redwood Falls Mayor Gary Revier died unexpectedly Friday morning in his home. KLGR Radio in Redwood Falls reported the death. Revier had turned 67 Wednesday. He was a graduate of Redwood Falls High School and a well-known local businessman. He had been...
    news / governmentDecember 21, 2013 - 2:30pm
    November 27, 2013
    Duluth mayor turns down 25 percent raise
    DULUTH -- Despite a City Council vote Monday evening to boost the salary for the mayor’s position from $78,000 to $97,500 — a 25 percent increase — Mayor Don Ness said he will refuse the raise. “It’s been uncomfortable and a bit painful,” Ness said of the past week...
    news / governmentNovember 27, 2013 - 6:00pm
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    August 5, 2013
    Mayor Robert Tufts re-elected in Dorset
    DORSET, Minn. – Hundreds were holding their breath Sunday in Dorset as a member of the audience reached into the vote bin. The ballot determined 4-year-old incumbent Robert Tufts would serve another term as mayor of the village. The restaurant capital’s epicurean event and...
    news / legislativeAugust 5, 2013 - 8:33am
    June 24, 2013
    Dorset ‘mayor’ to host fundraiser walk for Ronald McDonald House
    Robert “Bobby” Tufts, 4, who’s gained international fame in his role as Dorset mayor, is now taking on the role of philanthropist. Tufts, who’s been enjoying the Heartland Trail since he was 2, is hosting a Walk for Kids to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House of the...
    newsJune 24, 2013 - 10:08am
    June 13, 2013
    Halstad mayor facing rape charge gets restraining order against accuser
    ADA, Minn. – In a courtroom here on Wednesday, the mayor of Halstad denied multiple rape charges against him and tried to make sure the alleged victim stays away from his children. A civil restraining order has been issued in Norman County District Court, not against Steve Sortland,...
    news / crimeJune 13, 2013 - 8:21am
    May 30, 2013
    Duluth mayor’s wife aided shooting victim
    The wife of Duluth Mayor Don Ness was the first to reach Deandre Norwood as he lay bleeding Tuesday night from a gunshot wound to his head. Laura Ness said she had just left Whole Foods Co-op and was approaching her truck when she heard a loud conversation across Seventh Avenue...
    newsMay 30, 2013 - 9:03am
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    Halstad mayor arrested on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct
    ADA, Minn. – The mayor of Halstad was charged here Wednesday with raping a female acquaintance last week. Steve Sortland, 44, made an initial appearance Wednesday in Norman County District Court after prosecutors filed felony charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and...
    news / crimeMay 30, 2013 - 6:00am
    May 15, 2013
    Dorset mayor draws national attention
    DORSET, Minn. – Dorset’s mayor, Robert “Bobbie” Tufts, has become a national sensation after a WCCO TV interview went viral over the weekend. Robert is no ordinary mayor. The 4-year-old from Nevis was “elected” mayor of the tiny town of Dorset (population 22) at last...
    newsMay 15, 2013 - 10:55am
    October 10, 2012
    Two vying for Audubon mayor seat
    The race is on to claim the title of Audubon's mayor, as two people are vying for the position this fall. Incumbent Jeff Quam is seeking his first elected term as mayor, after having been appointed to the position in June 2011 when then-mayor Terry Johnson resigned. He is being...
    newsOctober 10, 2012 - 10:44am
    November 5, 2008
    Brenk is DL's new mayor; Marks Erickson elected to council along with incumbents
    After 30-plus year under the direction of Mayor Larry Buboltz, the city of Detroit Lakes will see a new leader when Matt Brenk takes over as mayor after the first of the year. Brenk, who has served as an alderman and vice mayor for 18 years, Bob Renney and Jim Vareberg were compet-ing...
    November 5, 2008 - 12:00am
    October 25, 2008
    DL city candidates talk downtown development, convention center, other city issues at forum
    People gathered in the Minnesota Community & Technical College Tuesday evening to hear from the Detroit Lakes mayor and aldermen candidates. During the Lakes Area League of Women Voters-sponsored forum, the three mayor candidates faced off first, followed by council candidates...
    newsOctober 25, 2008 - 12:00am
    September 10, 2008
    Record Editorial: Buboltz has been a great mayor
    Detroit Lakes is losing a great mayor.
    September 10, 2008 - 12:00am
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