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Imagine you're wandering around a desert with the sun beating down as you meander through the dunes. It's hot. Are you high or are you just dehydrated? Are you lost or are somehow right where you need to be? Is that an oasis or a mirage? Somehow being lost in the wide open space is just what you need to find yourself in your mind. There's music floating by you, carried by the wind from a far off place. It's Baby Cool's Infinity Baby. -Malachy Koons
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Fresh Picks: Desert psych, family roots, Daptone Motown, TX roots rock and riverboat bluegrass in '76
The KAXE Music Team on new music from Baby Cool, Jalen Ngonda, Bedouine, Ryan Bingham, Ibibio Sound Machine, Mollie Elizabeth, Ruthie Foster, Seun Kuti, and John Hartford in '76.
Lightning, chain saw identified as causes of recent BWCAW-area wildfires
A few wilderness campsites may be closed, but there are no other closures in the Boundary Waters. There is currently a campfire ban within the area because of dry conditions.
Aitkin baseball heads to state as GR, Red Lake County, South Ridge return
The Gobblers won a close 1-0 game against the top-seeded Duluth-Marshall to advance, while Red Lake County looks to defend the title and Grand Rapids makes its 6th-straight appearance.
900+ acres permanently protected, including Wolf Ridge learning center land
A conservation easement will protect the property spanning forests, wetlands, cliffs and streams. Half of the protected acreage is considered to be "high biodiversity."
Meeting seeks to tap community in planning Cohasset's long-range vision
The comprehensive plan will help shape topics such as housing, transportation, economic development, parks and recreation, community facilities, infrastructure and taxes.
'Summer’s Never Over' is an addictive and suspenseful debut
Darby Bozeman’s novel “Summer’s Never Over” is a satisfying and suspenseful debut set in an isolated summer camp in the mountains of Georgia.
Up North Lookback 1976: Murder suspect slashes wrists; Breezy Point supper club burns down
This is the Up North Lookback, where we’re digging into the local news archives from 50 years ago — the year KAXE was born. It’s the week of June 8.
Paul Bunyan Playhouse returns for 75th season of summer stock theater
After a short 2024 season and skipping a season in 2025, the Paul Bunyan Playhouse is back with a full season in 2026.
Charges filed in case of shot Itasca deputy; BWCAW campfire ban in effect
Plus: A new conservation easement protects more than 900 acres on North Shore; Cohasset to host comprehensive plan meeting; and more Northland HS sports results.
Rock Ridge boys take 4th in state team tennis tournament
It was the team's sixth-straight state tournament. Singles and duos from Rock Ridge and other rural Northland schools also hit the courts in tourney action.
Red Lake Falls softball team takes 4th in state tournament
Six rural Northland teams competed in state softball tournament in Mankato on June 2-5, 2026. The Barnum girls were consolation runners-up.
Annual 'Kick it with KAXE' event honors volunteers, showcases live music
The community celebration at Rapids Brewing Co. was a mix of information about the past year at KAXE, celebrating volunteers and great live Minnesota music.
With The Setlist, KAXE's Music Team curates the best live music to catch each week across Northern Minnesota and beyond.
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During the week of May 26, 2026, we enjoy reports of nesting loons, Scarlet Tanagers, and wild strawberry flowers. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.
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