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North Star Manganese CEO Rick Sandri presented the findings Nov. 12, 2025, to the Emily City Council and an overflow crowd of people at Emily City Hall.
"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!
As a country musician, Hedley has dabbled with varying kinds of country over the years, All Hat is his love letter to western swing, a record meant to be heard and experienced in a dancehall.
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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5 St. Louis County election workers honored by Sec. Simon
Secretary of State Steve Simon presented five St. Louis County election workers with Excellence in Election Awards on Nov. 20, 2025.
Beltrami Historical Society seeks committee members for new exhibit
After receiving private grant funding for a new permanent exhibit, the Beltrami County Historical Society is seeking a diverse group of people to serve on an Exhibit Advisory Committee.
BCA IDs man, deputies involved in fatal Cass County gunfire exchange
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension identified the man and deputies involved in a deadly exchange of gunfire in Onigum on Nov. 16, 2025.
Family IDs Onigum man killed by law enforcement Sunday; 2 Becker teens rescued after falling through lake ice
Plus: Secretary of State Steve Simon presented St. Louis County election workers with awards; and the Minnesota Department of Health presented two Northwest Minnesota practitioners with rural health awards.
Crow Wing County seeks public feedback on hazard mitigation plan updates
Planning for natural disasters minimizes the impact of events that can cause vast economic loss and personal hardship, and plan updates make the county eligible for FEMA funding.
Bemidji councilor Thayer joins Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities board
As a board member, Audrey Thayer will help guide efforts to inform state legislators on issues such as local government aid, economic development, transportation and environmental policy.
Practitioners in Bemidji, Fosston recognized with Rural Health Awards
Dr. Joseph Corser, a medical director at Sanford Bemidji, and Nicole Kiesow, physician assistant from the Headwaters Health Clinic in Fosston, were recognized for their contributions to rural health.
2 Becker County teens rescued, officials warn of dangerous early ice
The two teen boys, ages 13 and 14, were reportedly trying to ice fish Nov. 18, 2025, when their sled fell into the water on Straight Lake near Osage.
Events Up North Nov. 24-29: Aitkin Fish House Parade, Tree lightings
Events this week include "A Very Good Christmas Carol" and the Heartland Lakes Community Tree Lighting in Park Rapids, Night We Light in Bemidji and Festival of Lights in Walker.
Cass, Becker sheriff's report shooting incidents; BCA identifies man, deputy in fatal Bagley shooting
And: PotlatchDeltic lumber mills lose Forest Stewardship Council certification over Bemidji workplace harassment; and Nashwauk-Keewatin is hosting liquidation sales for its old schools.
Your Give to the Max gift goes further today at KAXE
KAXE received new matching funds for Give to the Max Day from the McKnight Foundation, meaning every dollar you give can have quadruple the impact.
Bemidji lumber mill loses major certification amid sex harassment claims
Two lawsuits filed Nov. 14, 2025, against PotlatchDeltic and a Bemidji supervisor come after the Forest Stewardship Council terminated the certification for all the company's mills.
With The Setlist, KAXE's Music Team curates the best live music to catch each week across Northern Minnesota and beyond.
During the Phenology Report for the week of Nov. 11, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers the changing colors of snowshoe hares, the predicted arrival of snow cover, and more.
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