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The strike will begin March 24, 2026, unless the School Board votes on a tentative agreement on March 23, as the union says the two sides agreed.
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For over 45 years, the Tuareg rockers have fought for their culture and way of life in the Azawad region of northern Mali and southern Algeria.
Against the backdrop of an ongoing conflict that forced much of the band to flee their homes in Mali — and a 2026 US tour being canceled due to the Trump administration’s travel ban — Hoggar is a bold statement of defiance and a commitment the revolutionary principles that have guided Tinariwen since forming in refugee camps in the ‘80s.
It’s easy to get lost in the sonics of a band who so deeply match the landscape they call home in tone and form, but just as important is the lyrical side of Tinariwen as on-the-ground documenters of a post-colonial struggle for freedom. -Malachy Koons
Against the backdrop of an ongoing conflict that forced much of the band to flee their homes in Mali — and a 2026 US tour being canceled due to the Trump administration’s travel ban — Hoggar is a bold statement of defiance and a commitment the revolutionary principles that have guided Tinariwen since forming in refugee camps in the ‘80s.
It’s easy to get lost in the sonics of a band who so deeply match the landscape they call home in tone and form, but just as important is the lyrical side of Tinariwen as on-the-ground documenters of a post-colonial struggle for freedom. -Malachy Koons
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Blackduck considers disbanding police force, contracting with sheriff
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Minnesota North College names new president
Jessalyn Sabin currently serves as the academic dean for career and technical education and the campus director at the Eveleth campus, positions she has held since 2021.
Northern MN lawmakers champion liquor bills in committee
These include bills related to small resorts, wine transfers, special liquor laws in Brainerd and Baudette, and happy hours at assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
Bemidji Area Schools hosts J.W. Smith closure Q&A; Northern MN lawmakers introduce liquor bills
Plus: Leech Lake Tribal College selects three finalists in president search; and four Northland teams are heading to the boys basketball state tournament.
Bemidji Area Schools hosts Q&A on proposed J.W. Smith closure
Parents and community members gathered at the J.W. Smith Elementary gymnasium for the Q&A session. The School Board will host a public hearing on March 24, 2026.
Leech Lake Tribal College names three finalists for its next president
Lane Azure, Margaret "Maggie" Ross and Beatrice Bridglall will visit the college March 30-April 1, 2026, with a public forum for each candidate.
Robins love it when you go off-roading in snowy weather
During the Phenology Report for the week of March 17, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on sugary icicles, brooding ravens, and robins foraging in tire tracks.
Boys basketball: Cherry, PL, Red Lake County, Grand Rapids qualify for state
Cherry, Pequot Lakes and Red Lake County are repeat qualifiers to the boys basketball state tournament. Grand Rapids is making its first appearance since 2017.
Great Blue Herons wing their way north
During the week of March 17, 2026, we enjoy reports of Great Blue Herons, snow, and Saw-whet Owls. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.
Fire prompts evacuations of 3 Lutsen townhomes; Nearly 90 acres returned to Grand Portage Band
Plus: the Bemidji City Council rejected Northern Township's wastewater connection request; and the Brainerd City Council selected its next Chief of Police.
Bemidji rejects Northern Township's request to join forces in wastewater
After a dispute with the soon-to-be city over which is best suited to install sewer around Lake Bemidji, the Bemidji Council reaffirmed its policy of "no connection without annexation."
'Child Care is Community Infrastructure' panel discussion set in Bemidji
Kids Count on Us, a statewide organization of child care providers, hosts the event 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026, in the Northwest Technical College commons.
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.
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 Phenology Report for the week of March 10, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on raccoons, star-nosed moles, and the season's first butterflies.
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