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State attempts to recover Camp House Fire costs; Crews deploy sprinklers in Superior National ForestAnd: Construction starts for Boswell Solar Project; and MDH will host public hearing for closure of clinic in Silver Bay -
Lorie Shaull/KAXEFirefighters are using sprinkler systems and fuel removal to protect structures like homes from wildfire. The systems work to dampen the areas around structures to prevent fire. -
Megan Buffington/KAXEA lack of answers about potential impacts fueled skepticism in an already wary community. Mine leaders say it's too early in the process to answer many of the questions. -
Manu Fernandez/AP Photo/Manu Fernandez/APThe "Futbol Is Life!" crew spent the last five weeks watching matches and discussing the beautiful game on KAXE. They each reflect on highlights and lowlights of the 2026 World Cup. -
Lorie Shaull/KAXEPeriods of reduced air quality due to wildfire smoke are expected for the rest of the warm season as fires continue to burn in Northern Minnesota and Canada. -
Contributed/InciWebThe DNR is authorized under the Minnesota Wildfire Act to recover costs of responding to the Camp House Fire, which burned about 12,070 acres and destroyed 187 structures. -
This week, Heidi Holtan learns all about Minnesota's largest resident weasel: the American Fisher! Plus, listeners remark on grouse and vultures and campers rock out.Send us a voice memo through SpeakPipe! -
Contributed/Erin MalsburyReport for America corps member Stella Mayerhoff will cover Minnesota’s headwaters region in partnership with the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk. -
Plus: The Boundary Waters will partially reopen for day use Monday; and Emily gathers for an update on proposed manganese mine.
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Contributed/Bemidji Fire DepartmentThe Bemidji Fire Department responded to the 400 block of Wood Avenue on the report of a possible garage fire.
Chelsey Perkins became the News Director in early 2023 and was tasked with building a new local newsroom at the station. She is based in Brainerd and leads a team of two reporters covering communities across Northern Minnesota from the KAXE studio in Grand Rapids and the KBXE studio in Bemidji.
