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The agreement between the city and Pulsar Helium is the first step for the proposed facility that Pulsar says could kickstart a new advanced manufacturing industry in the state.
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From the sweeping soul power of "God of You" to the grooving funk Afrobeat on "Sun and Moon, from the tender honesty of "SKN" to the heartbreaking "Blues," Everything Has Changed is everything we could have wanted from Ponder's heavily anticipated sophomore album. It finds the lawyer turned musician navigating a series of tragedies in her personal life with grace, acceptance and growth. -MK
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MN case underscores uphill climb for tribes adding clean energy
The Public Utilities Commission directed Minnesota Valley to stop unlawful disconnection threats to the Upper Sioux Community over its behind-the-meter energy project.
Beyond the Voice: Jerry Brademan
Get to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week we find out more from longtime Back Porch Harmony host and volunteer, Jerry Brademan.
Cranberry enthusiasts watch harvest, fulfill dreams at only cranberry farm in MN
Family memories, farming education and Minnesota’s first “crannonball” make for a fruitful day at the Minnesota Cranberry Co.’s harvest.
School fund constitutional amendment unites advocates across regional, party differences
Minnesotans across the state will have a constitutional amendment on their ballots asking to increase the yearly allotment from the Permanent School Fund. For some, the measure is 20 years in the making.
M State to close DL campus; DNR to review changes to Babbitt mine plan
Plus: Beltrami County officials tour the under-construction jail facility slated to open in May 2027.
Four families, generations of music: A KAXE special celebrating Grand Rapids' musical legacy
An open community jam in September 2026 was centered around the history and legacy of four families in Grand Rapids with deep musical ties to the area.
Beltrami County officials tour under-construction jail facility
A public open house will be announced before the new Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center opens in May 2027.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on KAXE
Tune in to the KAXE Morning Show on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, for conversations with Indigenous people and find area celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day.
Yes, but why is your face like that? An ode to the American Woodcock
Co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Julia Schrenkler opine about the weird and endearing American Woodcock, a love of strange science, and much more.Send us a voice memo through SpeakPipe!
KAXE's Dziengel, Morning Show win at 2026 Minnesota Broadcasters Association Awards
The Minnesota Broadcasters Association's Excellence Awards spotlight work that demonstrates the power of local radio and television, moving Minnesota communities forward.
Complaint accuses Cass sheriff of sharing nude images; Nevis man sentenced for social services fraud
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Proposed NorthMet changes require additional environmental review, DNR says
The agency announced its decision to require supplemental environmental review Oct. 8, 2026, for the copper-nickel project planned between Babbitt and Hoyt Lakes.
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 Oct. 6, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on the many transitions of October, including leaf color, migrations, and weather.
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