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Nearly 75,000 people were approved for benefits under the state's new paid leave law. State officials this week provided an update on the first six weeks of the program.

During the week of Oct. 14, 2025, we enjoy reports of the first frost, migrating monarchs, and milkweed pods opening. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

The KAXE Music Team on new music from Baby Cool, Jalen Ngonda, Bedouine, Ryan Bingham, Ibibio Sound Machine, Mollie Elizabeth, Ruthie Foster, Seun Kuti, and John Hartford in '76.

The KAXE Music Team highlights new music from Remember Sports, Ancient Cat Society, Altın Gün, Kevin Morby, David Huckfelt & Laura Hugo, Mirah, and Cary Morin.

In Northern Minnesota — home to all six Minnesota Chippewa Tribe bands and the sovereign Red Lake Nation — a lack of mental health services has led to jails and emergency rooms filling the gap for years.

Reporter Megan Buffington attends Grand Rapids' city government academy, which teaches how the city runs to help inform residents and increase civic engagement.

Iron Range voters colored the political map a deep red Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, but also sent a strong message of wanting change to candidates up and down the ballot.

The Trump administration recently rolled out a $1 billion plan to combat rising egg prices, but experts are skeptical on some of the plan's strategies.

During the week of Sept. 23, 2025, we enjoy reports of black bears, migrating insects, and skunks scrounging for grubs. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Warming water may have an outsized impact on the legendary lake, which has been protected for decades.

Carlos A. Hernandez will serve out the remainder of former Chair Cathy Chavers' term. Chavers stepped down in January 2025 to focus on her mental health.

In celebration of the 50th birthday of KAXE, Heather Johnson, Andrew Dziengel and Julie Crabb look back at the films of 1976.

County staff are working with local jurisdictions to gather and submit damage assessment estimates to the State of Minnesota Homeland Security Emergency Management Division.

For Marian Adcock, a love of nature helped her make the transition from medical center executive and CEO to botanical artist. Adcock’s work in colored pencil will be featured May 17 through June 11 at Ripple River Gallery near Bay Lake. An opening reception is set for 3-5 p.m. Saturday, May 20.

KAXE kicks off its 50th birthday year with locally produced beers from Klockow Brewing in Grand Rapids, Bemidji Brewing in Bemidji and Jack Pine Brewery in Baxter.

Districts with fewer than a thousand students could ask voters to approve reducing board membership from six to five. Small districts often struggle to fill out their boards.

On June 23rd, 2022, the Medical Staff at Grand Itasca Hospital and Clinic honored KAXE for our dedication to community health during the Covid 19 pandemic in northern Minnesota. Click the player above to hear Heidi Holtan and Kari Hedlund interview Dr. Simon Lick of Grand Itasca.

The Itasca Economic Development Corporation seeks to grow the Itasca County economy through education, research, and outreach that creates business opportunities. To do so, the IEDC organizes events and initiatives around northern Minnesota. Joining Heidi Holtan on the KAXE Morning Show is the President and CEO of the IEDC, Tamara Lowney. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation

Margi Preus' new middle-grade novel is an enchanting adventure, recommended for all ages.

KAXE's weekly live music spotlight features Colleen "Boss Mama" Myhre, Wild Horses, Mike Munson, Thomas X, and Corey Medina & Brothers.