BEMIDJI — The community is invited to a Bemidji forum with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
The forum will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7. The location has not yet been announced, but it will be made available 48 hours before the event to those who register.
Ellison is slated to speak about lawsuits filed against the federal government. Participants will be invited to share stories and concerns about actions taken at the federal level, according to a release.
Ellison is also slated to host a community forum in Brainerd on Oct. 27.
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KAXE reporter Megan Buffington foregoes naming a favorite story and instead examines a favorite beat — and how it answers the oft-asked, "Why did you become a journalist?" -
Our No. 1 and No. 2 stories of year follow the wide-ranging local impacts of sometimes swift and surprising decisions in Washington, D.C., and a severe natural disaster changes the landscape in the Bemidji area.
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Our No. 3 and No. 4 stories of year examine the state's wild rice sulfate standard as U.S. Steel seeks a variance from the MPCA, and the arrest and subsequent resignation of former state Sen. Justin Eichorn.
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Our No. 5 and No. 6 stories of year break down what it means for local sheriffs to help enforce immigration laws, and the impact of budget cuts to library systems across the region.
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Our No. 7 and No. 8 stories of year cover the proliferation of automatic license plate readers as a law enforcement tool in Northern MN, and spring wildfires that destroyed thousands of acres and hundreds of structures.
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KAXE covered natural disasters, federal funding chaos, Eichorn's arrest and resignation, mining permits and wild rice, library budget cuts, sheriffs teaming with ICE and more. -
Our No. 9 and No. 10 stories of year include an unusual strike over whether a wide range of Essentia Health providers can form a union and the controversial sale of an MN utility company.
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Larissa Donovan/KAXEStaff at a skilled nursing facility in Bemidji bring the joy of the season to its residents. -
Staff and residents at Havenwood Care Center celebrate the holidays throughout December in Bemidji.
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Megan Buffington/KAXEIt was a packed house for Misty Jarvi, Rhys Britt and their two daughters' home dedication one week before Christmas 2025.
