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Financial records showed Bryce James Campbell’s companies near-due and past-due business debts amounted to more than $14 million when the fire destroyed the beloved North Shore resort.
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"Season Watch" is a KAXE podcast for the curious, filled with the delights of nature in Northern Minnesota. Hosts are Charlie Mitchell, Heidi Holtan, John Latimer and a rotating cast of characters, often featuring voices of young nature observers from around the state. From owl calls to sleeping bears and freezing frogs, we want hear from you! Record a message and send us what you are seeing in nature!
For their second collaborative album, these two musicians focused on writing protest folk music done in the spirit of Woody Guthrie. The songs dig into specific historical political events in “Song for Alicia” and “Buffalo, 1981,” while the album as a whole is tied to themes of social injustice, consumerism and colonialism.
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.
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Owner charged in Lutsen Lodge fire; Energy Assistance funds on the way
Plus: A Bemidji forum explores the affordability of child care, health care and more for families, along with potential legislative fixes.
Child care providers, policymakers host Bemidji affordability forum
Child care providers, local officials and families discussed the high costs of child care and the low wages of child care workers during the Bemidji Affordability Forum on Dec. 3, 2025.
After shutdown delay, MN's energy assistance funds are released
Minnesota's program distributes funding to more than 100,000 income-eligible households. About 40% had a person over age 60 or with a disability, and 1 in 6 had children younger than 6.
White Earth cannabis dispensary fire prompts evacuations, road closures
Two staff members were in the lab when the fire ignited. One of them received minor burns and was medically evaluated and released.
Makeshift charger causes electrical fire at EGF treatment facility
Firefighters observed heavy smoke in the hallways of the building. Crews quickly located the source of the fire in a second-floor room and fought the blaze.
Bohemian and cedar waxwings and other feathered pals of December
During the Phenology Report for the week of Dec. 2, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers first minus temperatures, bohemian and cedar waxwings, grosbeaks, owls, star-nosed moles and more.
Winter's cool temps bring ideal conditions for oak pruning
Fresh wounds on Minnesota's oak trees in warmer seasons increase the risk of spreading oak wilt, an invasive fungal disease deadly to all the state's oak species.
Events Up North Dec. 8-14: KBXE book swap, Lost 40 snowshoeing
Events this week include Fireside Movie Night and Learn to Curl in Grand Rapids, electronics recycling in Deerwood and tuba Christmas concerts in Virginia and Brainerd.
Bright Spot: Snow Many Smiles event brings Crosby community together
Nonprofit Smiles for Jake is putting on the event Dec. 6, 2025, as part of its mission to prevent suicide through positivity, listening ears and a message of hope.
Chisholm reminded of unsolved missing child case; Fosston, Essentia hospital dispute continues
And: Itasca, Beltrami county residents voice budget thoughts at Truth in Taxation meetings.
The Setlist: Where to hear live music Dec. 4-5, 2025
KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Rich Mattson, Matthew Miltich & The Clearwater Hot Club, Jack Klatt, and MorningBird.
Fosston asks court to force Essentia Health into talks over hospital agreement
After arbitrators found no breach of contract with Essentia Health ending labor and delivery services at Fosston, the city announced it is seeking to end the provider's role in the hospital.
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 Nov. 25, 2025, we enjoy reports of bobcat sightings, Tundra Swans and a lingering heron. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.
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