Snack-Sized Civics

12-29-25 - Cindy Bruflodt and Sheila Welle with the League of Women Voters of the Detroit Lakes Area share the topics covered in the first series of Snack-Sized Civics and thank the many guests, volunteers and supporters who helped make the series possible. Watch Now >

12-22-25 - Representative Jim Joy with the House of Representatives from District 4B shares with us on this week’s Snack-Sized Civics why he ran for office, his experiences, responsibilities, and what’s involved in serving this role. Watch Now >

12-15-25 - Sharon Sinclair takes us through the history of the right to vote in this week’s Snack-Sized Civics. To learn more go to cityofdetroitlakes.com. Watch Now >

12-8-25 - Former County Commissioner of Becker County, Don Skarie, shares his experience serving as a county commissioner, whats involved, and how others can get take part in local government. To learn more go to cityofdetroitlakes.com. Watch Now >

12-1-25 - Cities have numerous boards and commissions that are appointed to advise the city council or manager on specific issues.  In this episode of Snack-Sized Civics, Kelcey Klemm, the City Administrator of Detroit Lakes, explains the roles of commissions and appointments and how you can get involved in local government.  To learn more go to cityofdetroitlakes.com. Watch Now >

11-24-25 - In this week’s episode of Snack-Sized Civics, learn about the Right to Assembly with guest, David Stowman. Watch Now >

11-17-25 - Mary Rotter serves on the Detroit Lakes School Board and shares her experience, why it’s important to her, and what is involved for others to consider serving on their local school board. Watch Now >

11-10-25 - Jason Bristlin, a navy veteran, shares his experience in the navy and the importance of the military and service in this episode of Snack-Sized Civics. Watch Now >

11-3-25 - Paul Quam, Editorial Director for Forum Communications talks about Freedom of the Press in this episode of Snack-Sized Civics. Watch Now >

10-27-25 - Former Detroit Lakes High School history teacher, Roger Josephson shares the history of the Declaration of Independence in this episode of Snack-Sized Civics. If you’d like to support Snack-Sized Civics, contact League of Women Voters at detroitlakesleague@gmail.com Watch Now >

10-20-25 - In this episode of Snack-Sized Civics, Ron Zeman, City of Detroit Lakes Alderman, talks about what’s involved with serving on city council. If you’d like to support Snack-Sized Civics, contact League of Women Voters at detroitlakesleague@gmail.com Watch Now >

10-13-25 - In this episode of Snack-Sized Civics, Madalyn Sukke, former City of Detroit Lakes Alderman talks about why she ran for office and her experience. She encourages others to consider running for office with the many city, county, and state opportunities available . If you’d like to support Snack-Sized Civics, contact them at detroitlakesleague@gmail.com Watch Now >

10-6-25 - In this episode of Snack-Sized Civics, Sheila Welle, the President of League of Women Voters of Detroit Lakes Area shares about citizenship in voting, serving, running for office and volunteering in our communities. If you’d like to support Snack-Sized Civics, contact them at detroitlakesleague@gmail.com Watch Now >

9-29-25 - In this episode of Snack-Sized Civics, Dr. Roy Hammerling shares the history and meaning of the Freedom of Religion. Watch Now >

9-22-25 - Learn how to register to vote in this week’s episode of Snack Sized Civics with Bonnie Mohs. Watch Now >

9-8-25 - On this episode of Snack-Sized Civics, David Stowman, a retired attorney, explains the Rule of Law why an orderly democratic society cannot exist without it. Watch Now >

9-1-25 - This week on Snack-Sized Civics we hear from Detroit Lakes retired judge and attorney on the meaning of Freedom of Speech. Watch Now >

8-25-25 - Mary Haney shares what Separation of Powers means for the US democracy in this week’s episode of Snack Sized Civics. Brought to you by the League of Women Voters. Watch Now >

7-28-25 - How does our United States government work? What are the systems set up to protect our democracy? Watch Now >

7-21-25 - Military veteran, Dave Knopf, talks about how the Veteran's Honor Flight got started and what takes place for veterans on the flight. Watch Now >

7-14-25 - Retired Social Studies teacher, Rob Ullyott talks about what the Amendments to the US Constitution are and how they came about. Watch Now >

7-7-25 - Retired Social Studies Teacher, Rob Ullyot talks about the Bill of Rights. Why they were formed and what they cover and why they are important. Watch Now >

6-30-25 - Former social studies teacher, Steve Carlson, talks about the Declaration of Independence. Watch Now >

6-23-25 - Learn all about the our National Anthem with conductor Gene Gaffney. Watch Now >

6-16-25 - How did the bald eagle become our national symbol? We find out on this episode of Snack-sized Civics along with some interesting facts about this bald beauty. Watch Now >

Active Military Veteran, Dave Knopf, talks about the do's and don'ts when handling, flying, or seeing the American Flag. Watch Now >

How does the government work? What is the proper way to handle the American Flag? These are some of the topics you will learn about in this new program, Snack Sized Civics! It is brought to you by the League of Women Voters. Watch Now >