Uppsala

After years away from politics, Fredrick Federley (C) has been nominated as a candidate in municipal and regional elections in Dalarna. Members chose to promote him, he says gratefully. He is selectable in Gagnef and the Dalarna regional election.

28 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Following the Sundsvall Administrative Court's March 17 decision to lift a temporary halt, the license hunt for lynx in Dalarna has resumed amid ongoing appeals. Hunters are permitted to shoot 20 lynx—nearly double last year's quota—while the Nature Protection Association, which appealed in 11 counties, criticizes the move.

A new music club named El Camino will open in Hedemora, Dalarna's oldest town, this spring. Sten Hårdbåge, one of the initiators, highlights strong local demand for such events. The venue will welcome all music genres, focusing on rock and pop.

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Falun has been awarded 4.7 million kronor in state grants from the Swedish Energy Agency for wind power projects. The funds will support rural development initiatives in the municipality.

Statistics from Socialstyrelsen show self-harm among girls has sharply increased and doubled since 2015. Uppsala resident Rebecca Skott, 32, shares how she overcame long-term self-harm with support from others and professional help. Specialist psychologist Ylva Kuzmicki at Akademiska sjukhuset offers advice for relatives on providing support.

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Despite increased national investments in road maintenance, the share of state roads in very poor condition in Dalarna has risen slightly to 16.5 percent over the past year. This emerges from a new analysis by Transportföretagen. The analysis also highlights major deficiencies in the county's culverts.