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Trampled By Turtles frontman Dave Simonett explores milestone performances and a renewed burst of songwriting on "Headwaters," before his solo show at The Reif Center.
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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!
Estrada’s remarkable sophomore album is full of tender and moving passages that are perfectly matched with the singer’s emotions. You don’t need to speak Spanish to understand her navigating loss and heartbreak, or to realize that, ultimately, it’s hope that gets her through.
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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New High Falls pedestrian bridge opens to public at Tettegouche State Park
The new bridge is 5 feet taller to make it more resilient to high flooding. The previous bridge was built in 1988 and closed in 2022 after severe flood damage.
Events Up North Dec. 2-7: 'A Christmas Carol,' Christmas concerts
Events this week include CLC's Jingle and Mingle in Nisswa, art receptions in Grand Rapids and Cook, a Christmas party in Marble and the Festival of Trees in Shevlin.
Bemidji forum focused on child care, health care affordability set for Dec. 3
Community members will share their stories about the affordability of child care and health care during the forum at the Beltrami Electric Cooperative.
Crosslake couple charged with multiple tax crimes
Bryan Carl Schindel and Polina Yuryevna Donnik Schindel each face 10 felonies related to filing false or fraudulent income tax returns and failing to file sales tax returns.
New state grant aims to prevent water pollution from winter recreation
Five Northern Minnesota soil and water conservation districts were awarded funds to help prevent and clean up garbage and other waste left on the ice.
MnDOT to present Hwy 73 corridor plan at Dec. 3 meeting in Chisholm
The agency has been studying a 1-mile stretch starting from Highway 169 and will share its findings and suggestions.
DNR auction for 5 parcels in Northern MN starts Dec. 2
The land in St. Louis, Clearwater, Carlton and Wadena counties has limited opportunities to generate income, prompting the DNR to sell it.
Essentia Health-Fosston to host 21st annual Tree Walk for Hospice
Proceeds from the Nov. 30, 2025, event will support hospice care services at Essentia Health-Fosston.
MN search teams join Canadian authorities for missing person; Grand Rapids Library finalizes 2026 hours amid budget cuts
Plus: the first snowstorm of the season is expected to fall on the Northland on key Thanksgiving travel dates; and the United Way of Bemidji Area is coordinating two toy drives this holiday season.
Heavy, blowing snow and a cooldown expected for Thanksgiving week
A weather system moving west to east could bring heavy, blowing snow beginning Tuesday morning, Nov. 25, 2025, to much of the state, with more expected on the North Shore.
Grand Rapids library shifting to 7-hour days, 3 times a week in new year
Budget cuts are forcing the library to be open just Monday through Wednesday. But a new fundraising effort aims to offset the cuts in the future.
What's for Breakfast: Cookies in Eveleth, encouraged by Bracket the poodle
Every Friday morning, we get to know one of our members on "What's for Breakfast." Last week, we talked with Dennis Dantes from Eveleth.
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 Nov. 11, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers the changing colors of snowshoe hares, the predicted arrival of snow cover, and more.
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