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The Bagley Area Arts Collaborative presents the first “Afternoon Filled with Art” with three locations featuring local art. Participating artists join “Area Voices” to discuss the event.
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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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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.
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.
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.
1 dead following Breezy Point fire; Flight cancellations cause improptu road trip for DL students
And: A new bill would ban municipalities from signing nondisclosure agreements; Otter Tail Power Co. had above-average profits last two years; Mountain Iron-Buhl is girls basketball runner-up.
1 person found dead after Breezy Point house fire
The Pequot Lakes Fire District and Breezy Point Police Department responded to the fire the morning of March 14, 2026. The incident is under investigation.
Fresh Picks: True rebel music, sweet and gritty country, a songwriter steps out and jazz-punk fusion
The KAXE Music Team highlights new music from Tinariwen, Cat Clyde, Morgan Nagler, Jalen Ngonda, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Julianna Riolino, Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis.
Flight cancellation causes impromptu road trip, $35K bill for DL students
Several Detroit Lakes High School band and choir members are currently on a northbound bus, and Music Director Tim Siewert said the travel fiasco will add $35,000 in unexpected costs.
Your rising power bill is fueling profits for Minnesota utilities
The 110 investor-owned utilities included in the report had an average profit margin of 12.8% from 2021 to 2024 and 14.6% in 2025. Xcel and Otter Tail were in the top 40 both years.
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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