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The walleye is a freshwater species in the perch family and Minnesota's state fish.
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The Minnesota DNR reminds residents not to interfere with tribal members' inherent rights to spear and net for fish in the ceded territory of the 1837 Treaty of St. Peter.
Three kids on stage where two are wearing neon green spotted suits and the other in witch like clothing.
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Matthew Zinda is a candidate for the special election for Senate District 6 in 2025.
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As your independent, people-powered, local media, KAXE presents "Unplugged," a series to share our story — why we exist, how we are funded, who makes decisions and why public radio in Northern Minnesota is essential.
With The Setlist, KAXE's Music Team curates the best live music to catch each week across Northern Minnesota and beyond.
A male Pileated Woodpecker peeks out of a cavity in a pole in St. Cloud on Feb. 19, 2024. Male woodpeckers have a red "mustache" in addition to their red cap.
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During the phenology report for the week of March 25, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer finds hints of green in the woods and remarks on the (in)edibility of Pileated Woodpeckers.
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