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Plus: Some Minnesotans may be experiencing symptoms of SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, a condition that affects up to 6% of Americans; and Warroad is the last rural Northland team standing in the Class A girls hockey state tournament.

There is no charge to participate and no charge to watch. Poets can pre-register by calling Watermark Art Center at 218-444-7570 or sign up early at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. as space allows.

Chairman Michael Fairbanks greeted hundreds of guests as he was sworn in for his second term Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Laura Lee Erickson was also sworn in for her first term serving District 3.

The Beyond the Yellow Ribbon-Hibbing/Chisholm committee partnered with the Hibbing Disabled American Veterans Chapter 3 to host their third Veteran Resource Fair in Chisholm, 1-6 p.m. Thursday, May 18.

And: Brainerd Parks Board hears hours of comment from lakeshore homeowners and a nonprofit water ski show team as the board considers a new contract for the team's continued operation at Lum Park.

Plus, a recent change to state law may help eliminate barriers to higher education for people in the justice system, and Minnesota North-Mesabi Range College in Virginia is planning an indoor Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.

Marshall Helmberger publishes the Timberjay newspaper serving Ely, Tower and Cook and much of northeastern Minn. Each week on KAXE’s Friday morning show he talks about the big stories of the week.

Samuel Waln was last seen traveling east out of Wadena on July 12, 2025. In a Wednesday night update, the Wadena County Sheriff's Office reported a body was found near his vehicle.

Plus: The Dowell family of Grand Rapids was recently announced as the Itasca County Farm Family of the year, and a new report highlights the service gap for sex-trafficked young men and boys.

The search effort for Jami Lyle Lucas, who was last seen on July 3, 2020, coincides with his birthday. Authorities seek public assistance with the investigation.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Bruce Archer, Tiny Town, Rich Mattson & the Northstars, Foön, Bewilderness, and Chris Holm.

Denise Slipy joins a widening pool of candidates filing ahead of the April 15 special primary. The election comes in the wake of Justin Eichorn's arrest and resignation.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Antonio Arce, Annie Humphrey & Jeremy Ylvisaker, Festival Rialto and Sonofmel.

Veteran and businessman Steve Cotariu announced his candidacy in a March 25, 2025, news release. He joins six Republicans so far running for the seat vacated by Justin Eichorn.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Adessa & the Beat, Kitchi Boogie, Trampled by Turtles with Houndmouth and Baharat, Red Fever and Corey Medina & Brothers.

AFSCME Local 454 and the Virginia City Council both agreed on a contract March 12.

The state funds aim to help the competitiveness of projects in Little Rock, northern Itasca County, Crookston, Mahnomen County and beyond, which are pursuing federal funds.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Rich Mattson, Michaela James, Annie Humphrey and Kelly Hunt.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Erik Koskinen, Annie Humphrey with S. Carey and Jeremy Ylvisaker, Sam Miltich & Friends and Smokin' Joe and Geoffrey Fischbein.

Defending champions Pequot Lakes will be joined by Northeast Range/Ely, Bemidji, Brainerd, Cloquet, Thief River Falls and Warroad at the state robotics tournament in May 2026.