Up North Report
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Stay up to date on what's happening up north with KAXE News, bringing you the top stories across Northern Minnesota.
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Latest Episodes
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Plus: Mahnomen Health Center CEO speaks on proposed service change; Hwy 34 construction set to resume; and Cuyuna City Hall may join the National Register of Historic Places.
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Plus: Man dies in fatal ATV crash; and the new Itasca County Jail opens for tours.
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And: a new bill in the Legislature would prohibit employers from misclassifying workers, the University of Minnesota is working with the White Earth Nation to provide support to families caring for people with dementia, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking more groups to 'Adopt a Highway.'
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Plus: Appeals court partly overturns dismissal of anti-abortion-rights group's suit; union grocery workers reach tentative agreement with Brainerd lakes area management; and is more summer smoke on the way?
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Plus: DFL state senator is arrested on suspicion of burglary; MPCA announces testing of full length of Mississippi River; and a new roundabout will be constructed at a major rural intersection.
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Bemidji is home to a unique industry in restoring historic aircraft. AirCorps Aviation's general manager Erik Hokuf shares his passion for the blend of technology and art that goes into the profession.
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Plus: MNDOT starts Highway 2 sign replacement, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is April 27 and Hardanger fiddlers try to find new audiences.
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April 19, 2024: Republicans, Lislegard oppose environmental policy billPlus: Minnesota sees spike in election administrator turnover and Rosenmeier forum to cover pros and cons of copper-nickel mining.
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Plus: A man is found dead after a rural Staples house fire; administration of native vegetation buffers discussed in Minnesota Legislature; and Outdoor School for All legislation advances.
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Plus: Grand Rapids school board postpones decision to end school year early.