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Bridges of Hope
Bridges of Hope serves the Brainerd area through a warming shelter, Operation Sandwich and more. "Hope on the Slopes" sliding event is 6 p.m. Feb. 12, 2026, at Mount Ski Gull.
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David Huckfelt / David Guttenfelder
Inspired by an imaginary world of peace, friendship and equality created by fellow Louisville artist Mark Anthony Mulligan, Peacelands is a collection of peaceful protest songs recorded solo by My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James. From Woody Guthrie to Bob Dylan, James’ intimate versions take on new meaning as artists elsewhere stand with the people of Minnesota. All proceeds will benefit the American Civil Liberties Union and Doctors Without Borders. -Malachy Koons
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Republican state Rep. Ben Davis announces reelection bid in District 6A
Davis, of Crow Wing County's Mission Township, was first elected to the state Legislature in 2022.
First 'Spin That Ish' of 2026 from the KAXE Music Team
The KAXE Music Team talks their favorite music from January like Dry Cleaning, Courtney Marie Andrews, Tinariwen and Samm Henshaw.
PotlatchDeltic, Rayonier finalize merger; Harassment suits in Bemidji mill continue
The merged company now owns more than 4 million acres in forest holdings across the U.S. PotlatchDeltic denies any allegations of wrongdoing at Bemidji mill in new court filings.
Events Up North Feb. 10-15: Lots of local theater, curling watch parties
Events this week include a classic movie in Bigfork, an artist reception in Bemidji and a barn dance in Bovey.
County attorneys nix sheriff-ICE proposal; MN lacks authority in White Earth cannabis case
Plus: Deer River School District considers moving to a four-day school week; and Cass County is taking comments its environmental assessment of a development near Gull Lake.
PUC to host info sessions on Iron Range high-voltage transmission line project
Minnesota Power and American Transmission Co. LLC are proposing to construct approximately 67.5 miles of transmission line between Grand Rapids and Hermantown.
MnDOT to host meeting on hwys 11/71 Int'l Falls corridor planning
The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Feb. 10, 2026, and is intended to create a common vision and guidance for improving safety and efficiency in the corridor.
MN State Patrol honors trooper who rescued woman lost in Itasca County woods
Also honored Thursday was Wendell Hudspeth with the Meritorious Citizenship Award, presented to citizens who assisted the state patrol and provided a service to the public.
Court: State lacks authority to prosecute Indian Country pot case
The court ruled that cannabis possession by Thompson, as an enrolled member on the White Earth band living on the reservation, became a civil matter once MN legalized recreational marijuana.
County attorneys nix proposal for Minnesota sheriffs to coordinate with ICE
The idea was an agreement that would allow ICE up to 48 hours to pick up undocumented individuals targeted for immigration enforcement to cooperate more fully with federal authorities.
Brainerd boys and girls Nordic ski teams to race at state
The Ely boys and Cook County girls will also compete Feb. 11-12, 2026, at Giants Ridge, along with individual qualifiers from Bemidji, Ely, Proctor-Hermantown, Grand Rapids, Two Harbors and Cloquet-Esko-Carlton.
Minnesota's much-maligned shrews hide evolutionary superpowers
In this episode, co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Heidi Holtan delight in a report from Northfield and discuss critter superpowers.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!
When our neighbors are in need of food, organizations and volunteers across Northern Minnesota step up. Food shelves, community meals and soup kitchens aim to the fill the gaps.
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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Bonnie Lundorff via the KAXE - KBXE Season Watch Facebook group
During the Phenology Report for the week of Jan. 27, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on Ruffed Grouse tracks, Great Horned Owls, and canid mating season.
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