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Ryan and Jesse Dermody of The Brothers Burn Mountain are building a nature-inspired recording studio near Cotton, MN, where they, and others, can be inspired by the natural beauty.
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"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!
Share your favorite albums and songs from 2025 with the KAXE Music Team! Click below to send in your top picks.
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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Report: USDA's grocery list leans too much on industrial ag
Concentrated power in agriculture is a consistent rallying cry for small farmers, who say a handful of food producers are given too much leeway to control the marketplace.
Biwabik will take one more look at lowering 29.6% levy increase
The city faces increased costs from a police contract, repayment to the DNR of mining tax revenue the agency overpaid and a new fire truck.
North Itasca, Itasca-Mantrap among co-ops awarded grid resilience grants
Nine Northern Minnesota electric cooperatives and municipal utilities were awarded state dollars for grid resilience, including Virginia and Clearwater-Polk Electric Coop.
Clipper winter storm track shifts south; Arrowhead snowfall forecast nudged down
The potential for high winds in northwest Minnesota has diminished somewhat, but heavy snow rates and light, blowing snow are still risks for those traveling.
Dont'cha Snow? MnDOT's Name a Snowplow contest back for 6th year
The agency invites witty, unique and Minnesota or winter-themed names for snowplows each year, culminating in a public vote to select the winners.
'One-two punch' winter weather to hit Northland; DFL stands by party official charged with vehicular homicide
Plus: Deer River's new telehealth program the first step toward school-based health center.
DFL stands by Northland party official charged with vehicular homicide
The incident has split Democrats between those who believe due process should play out for the accused and those who believe a personal scandal will derail the goals of the party in northern Minnesota.
Demolition work begins in blighted Bemidji rail corridor
Site preparation for future development includes demolishing three structures in various stages of decay. The work will make room for a new YMCA and 98-room hotel.
Essentia-St. Joseph's to host tree lighting memorial ceremony
Freewill donations collected at the event will support grief support services at Essentia-St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.
'One-two punch': Clippers could dump up to 8 inches in parts of Northland
Two systems bringing snow to Northern Minnesota Dec. 8-10, 2025, will bring at least a few inches to nearly everyone, with somewhere in the Arrowhead getting dumped on.
Eveleth man charged in attempted murder of father; Lake of the Woods authorities tout successful ice rescue
Plus: Demolition work is underway to make room for new construction in Bemidji's blighted rail corridor; Anderson Brothers Construction in Brainerd can once again bid on government contracts; and Essentia Health St. Joseph's will host its annual Tree of Life memorial service on Dec. 16.
Beltrami, Itasca leaders get earful on proposed budgets and tax levies
Counties, cities and school districts host these meetings at the end of each year, after proposed property tax statements are sent out with tax estimates based on the proposed levies.
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 Dec. 2, we enjoy reports of an active frog and garter snake, an opposum and animal tracks in the snow. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.
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