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Budget cuts are forcing the library to be open just Monday through Wednesday. But a new fundraising effort aims to offset the cuts in the future.
"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!
Estrada’s remarkable sophomore album is full of tender and moving passages that are perfectly matched with the singer’s emotions. You don’t need to speak Spanish to understand her navigating loss and heartbreak, or to realize that, ultimately, it’s hope that gets her through.
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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Heavy, blowing snow and a cooldown expected for Thanksgiving week
A weather system moving west to east could bring heavy, blowing snow beginning Tuesday morning, Nov. 25, 2025, to much of the state, with more expected on the North Shore.
What's for Breakfast: Cookies in Eveleth, encouraged by Bracket the poodle
Every Friday morning, we get to know one of our members on "What's for Breakfast." Last week, we talked with Dennis Dantes from Eveleth.
Visitors take in MN's largest mine trucks at 3rd Mesabi Metallics tour
The company offered a behind-the-scenes look at its new mine on Nov. 18, 2025, including the state's largest mining trucks.
MN search teams join Canadian authorities for missing person near BWCAW
Peter Buckle, 47, was last known to be at his cabin on the Canadian side of Lake Lac La Croix, but search teams found some of his belongings on an island in U.S. waters.
Study says a manganese mine in Emily would be a moneymaker, but residents have questions
A packed house attended the Emily City Council meeting to hear North Star Manganese CEO Rick Sandri provide the latest updates on a project that's long been on the table.
Staples apartment fire displaces some tenants; BCA IDs man, deputies in fatal Cass County incident
Plus: Petition aims to force public vote on Carlton-Wrenshall consolidation; alumni take one last trip through Nashwauk High School before demolition.
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.
Potential manganese mine in Emily is financially viable, study says
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.
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.
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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