More from KAXE News
-
Contributed/Karina Kafka / Report for MinnesotaA bill authored by Rep. Ben Bakeberg, R-Jordan, would give the Blue Ribbon Commission more time to recommend cuts and eliminate the automatic funding cut. -
Larissa Donovan/KAXEBemidji Police Officer Chad Museus retired April 16, 2026, after wearing a badge for more than 28 years. -
Contributed/Pequot Lakes High School via FacebookThe qualifiers span 27 Northern Minnesota teams and all 13 categories. Over 30 are repeat qualifiers, including five medalists and one reigning champion. -
Ekaterina Bolovtsova via PexelsVincent Bellomo, 76, is accused of receiving $263,000 of public benefits to which he was not entitled following a months-long investigation. -
Contributed/Karina Kafka / Report for MinnesotaThe 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. -
Contributed/International Falls Police DepartmentGirls Head Coach Bryan Kershaw was charged with felony theft April 17, 2026, after allegedly taking $10,000 from a booster club fundraiser in November. -
Maxim Tajer/UnsplashA 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. -
Lorie Shaull/Special to KAXEThe 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. -
Images / Contributed/Graphic / Megan BuffingtonDelegates 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. -
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.
