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After making a name for herself with tender, poetic indie-pop songs that sounded like you were sitting in the bedroom as she sang them, Parks takes her songwriting skills to the dancefloor on her third album Ambiguous Desire. Inspired by a move to NYC and her newfound love for the nightclub and dance music culture, it captures that wide-open feeling of breaking out of your shell and finding your community in your early 20s. Drawing from UK pirate radio, 2-step rhythms and the queer dance music culture of Larry Levan’s Paradise Garage, the album is a great entry point into the world of dance music. -Malachy Koons
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Northland qualifies 89 speakers to state speech meet
The qualifiers span 27 Northern Minnesota teams and all 13 categories. Over 30 are repeat qualifiers, including five medalists and one reigning champion.
Hubbard County man faces 6 felonies for defrauding public assistance
Vincent Bellomo, 76, is accused of receiving $263,000 of public benefits to which he was not entitled following a months-long investigation.
Impeachment hearing grows testy at Minnesota Capitol
The resolution failed on an 8-8 party-line vote, stalling the effort to oust the governor and attorney general. While Walz announced he will not run again, Ellison is a candidate for reelection.
Int'l Falls girls hockey coach charged with theft from booster club
Girls Head Coach Bryan Kershaw was charged with felony theft April 17, 2026, after allegedly taking $10,000 from a booster club fundraiser in November.
Most of Minnesota under Red Flag Warning with extreme fire conditions
A Red Flag Warning means fires can spread quickly and grow out of control under the predicted weather conditions, including strong winds with high gusts on April 20, 2026.
Bright Spot: Cohasset clothing swap aims to keep clothes out of landfills
In honor of Earth Day, the city of Cohasset is hosting a clothing swap 6-8 p.m. April 22, 2026, at its community center. Bring clothes you don't want and take clothes that appeal to you.
MnDOT selects 3 Northern MN communities for active transportation program
The city of Aitkin and Clearwater and Carlton counties will work with the agency to develop new plans for helping people safely walk and bike in their communities.
At least 9 candidates vying for Democratic endorsement in 8th District
Delegates will endorse a candidate in early May 2026. The winner of the August primary will likely go on to face Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber of Hermantown.
House blocks NDA bill in committee, still has narrow path forward
Plus: Industry data show Minnesotans seeing large spikes in car and house insurance premiums; and the Bemidji community gathers for Officer Chad Museus' final escort after 28 years in law enforcement.
Fire near BSU prompts evacuations; 9 vying for DFL endorsement in 8th District
Plus: Cuyuna rec area trails will fully reopen soon as easement dispute drags on.
Hefty car insurance rates take toll on low-income Minnesotans
Industry data show Minnesota has seen some of the fastest-growing premium hikes for both homeowners and auto insurance.
After setback in the House, ban on NDAs has narrow path forward
A bill that would ban the use of non-disclosure agreements in local government came after concerns over the transparency of proposals for data centers.
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 week of April 7, 2026, we enjoy reports of Eastern Bluebirds, frogs calling, and buds beginning to break. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.
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