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Noska was nominated for North Star Student because of her amazing tennis career — and the fact she's got one more season of fun and achievement ahead of her.
Working with his Big Thief bandmate James Krivchenia as producer, tasteful synthesizers and other electronica elements are a welcome addition to Meek’s folk-rock troubadour sound, never a distraction. Their inclusion was the starting point for Meek’s fourth solo album, and often that can lead to large shifts in sound and tone, but the twinkling arpeggios and quirky sound effects are deftly woven into the mix in a way that only accentuates his rambling and whimsical songwriting on the mysteries and pitfalls of love. Plus, with voices like Adrianne Lenker and Jolie Holland on backing vocals, you know there’s going to be magic in the air. - Malachy Koons
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Townships across Minnesota to host annual meetings March 10
Township residents will have a direct impact on their township's annual tax levy, and many townships host supervisor elections on March 10, 2026.
North Branch man dies in 2nd snowmobile crash on Arrowhead Trail this winter
The 29-year-old man hit a tree on a sharp corner. Another snowmobiler died on the trail in February.
Tracy Kampa recommends children’s books
Children’s librarian Tracy Kampa reviews new books from Drew Beckmeyer, Mary Logue, and Chanel Miller.
North Star Student: 1 season left in S-M's Ronnie Noska's 'amazing' tennis career
Staples-Motley junior Ronnie Noska is KAXE's second-ever North Star Student. Noska's hard work has led to a successful career on the court, and she continues to grow as a leader off of it.
Bemidji Day returns to the MN Capitol; Beltrami County seeks input on hazard plan
Plus: Townships across Minnesota will host their annual meetings on March 10, 2026; the DNR is seeking input on proposed changes to Itasca State Park; and the Superior National Forest will host a Tofte Ranger District open house on March 12.
Superior National Forest to host Tofte Ranger District open house
Forest staff will share information on upcoming road and trail construction, prescribed fire activities and recreation projects.
DNR seeks feedback on Itasca State Park management plan
The DNR is proposing two sets of changes in Itasca State Park to expand overnight camping and winter recreation, as well as protect Lake Itasca's shoreline.
Public input sought for Beltrami County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Beltrami County Emergency Management is seeking public input as it works to update its hazard mitigation plan for events like floods, drought and severe windstorms.
Cass Lake area conservation officer named 2025 Officer of the Year
Patrick McGowan joined four other conservation officers who were honored at a late February 2026 ceremony at Camp Ripley.
At the Capitol: Fraud bills, slowing speeders, student cellphones, gun control
News Director Chelsey Perkins catches up on what's happening in St. Paul with Report for Minnesota student journalists Abbey Mulcahy, Kendra Mobilia, Shay Scanlan and Eleanor Steffen.
Question of the Week: When were you stymied by unexpected snowstorms?
Even though it's March, Minnesotans know that we could still see large amounts of snow. This week, we've been collecting stories about the ways snowstorms have affected you.
Bomb threat closes Park Rapids restaurant; Hibbing moves ahead with school closure
Plus: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources awards Cass Lake conservation officer as 2025 officer of the year; and the high school boys hockey tourney is underway.
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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Chad Kaddatz
During the week of March 3, 2026, we enjoy reports of Red-winged Blackbirds, temperature swings, and courting squirrels. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.
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