University of Minnesota Extension will accept ideas for Regional Sustainable Development Partnership projects from local communities.
The partnership supports local efforts by connecting community ideas with the University of Minnesota's resources, including students, faculty and staff.
Each of the five Extension regions sets project priorities for the competitive RSDP process. Northeast Minnesota project priorities include strengthening the regional food system, addressing climate and other ecological impacts, expanding energy efficiency and renewable energy, and supporting community action.
Northwest Minnesota project priorities include supporting sustainable agriculture and food systems, clean energy for underserved communities, enhancing local ecosystems and building resilient communities.
"The best way to get started with any of the funding opportunities is to reach out. We’re excited to hear from you. We are here to talk about your idea and to help you with the application process,” stated David Abazs, the executive director of the northeast region of the program, in a news release.
More information on how to submit ideas is available on the U of M Extension website. Applications are due Friday, Feb. 14.
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And: A rural Orr man was arrested for allegedly shooting a firefighting plane; the Legislature passed a bonding bill; and filings open for public office Tuesday. -
Lorie Shaull/KAXEIn their final hours before the session ended, lawmakers passed a county hospital bailout, an infrastructure bill and small cuts to car tab fees and property taxes. -
Contributed/Ellen Schmidt / MinnPost / CatchLight Local / Report for AmericaHere’s what made it into the Legislature's infrastructure package and what lawmakers and others had to say about it May 17, 2026. -
Contributed/St. Louis County Sheriff's OfficeFirefighters responded to a wildland fire between Orr and Crane Lake on Friday, May 15, 2026. After returning to the airport, it was learned a bullet appeared to have struck one of the planes. -
Lorie Shaull/KAXEEvacuated homeowners will be able to return to their properties for the day, Monday, May 18, 2026. Crow Wing County declared a local emergency, the first step toward state disaster aid. -
This is the Up North Lookback, where we’re digging into the local news archives from 50 years ago — the year KAXE was born. It’s the week of May 18.
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As next steps for a proposed data center are considered, Liz Schwab from Google addresses some of the concerns raised at a recent Hermantown City Council meeting.
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Contributed/Doug MitchellWildland firefighters are working on containment and mopping up hot spots for a wildfire that began Saturday afternoon, May 16, 2026, southeast of Crosslake. -
Plus: Minnesota partners want you to help track wildlife collisions; and DNR upgrades four fishing piers in Northern Minnesota.
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Contributed/Screenshot of St. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay Facebook pageSt. Louis County Sheriff Gordon Ramsay said the fire was one of at least a half-dozen blazes in the county as high winds, low humidity and drought conditions persisted.
