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Contributed/Lorie Shaull via FlickrThe USDA allowed emergency actions on millions of acres of national forest land, including the Superior and Chippewa, pointing to fire risk, forest health and timber needs. -
Contributed/Denise SlipyAccording to a news release, Keri Heintzeman said she plans to prioritize face-to-face conversations with voters through door-knocking efforts before the election. -
Sen. Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, stopped by the KAXE studio to discuss her time in Northern Minnesota and the legislative session so far. -
Plus: The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is one of nine recipients of the latest round of Clean Water Funds specifically for tribal governments and non-governmental organizations; and MnDOT is hosting an open house for upcoming construction on Highway 87 near Hubbard.
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Contributed/MnDOTMnDOT is planning two projects on Highway 87 south of Park Rapids in 2025. -
Megan Buffington/KAXEThe meeting on Minnesota Power's proposed 85-megawatt solar facility in Cohasset is rescheduled to 6 p.m. on April 21, 2025. -
Contributed/HibbingThe bonds will be paid via the county's transportation sales tax and should not impact property taxes. -
This week, Reporter Megan Buffington talks Senate District 6 special primary election results, candidate fundraising and spending reports, along with the Bois Forte tribal primary.
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News Director Chelsey Perkins catches up on what's happening in St. Paul with Report for Minnesota student journalists Yvette Higgins, Sam Siedow and Elias Thomas.
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And: MDH delays layoffs until May amidst legal battle; three Northern Minnesota robotics teams compete at an international competition.
Megan Buffington joined the KAXE newsroom in 2024 after graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Originally from Pequot Lakes, she is passionate about educating and empowering communities through local reporting.
