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SEIU members at Essentia Health-Deer River returned after a five-day strike, but negotiations over wages and contract length remain unresolved.

Police arrested the 40-year-old Grand Rapids Republican on March 17, 2025, in Bloomington after he arrived to meet who he apparently believed was a 17-year-old sex worker.

Legislation would end mining moratorium on Superior National Forest and reinstate canceled Twin Metals leases.

During the week of June 24, 2025, kids from St. Louis Park to Mesabi tell us why they love being outside. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

A year after millions of gallons of coal ash wastewater spilled from a Minnesota Power plant in Cohasset, the groups allege the company hasn't been following federal rules.

Known as Worlds, the robotics competition in Houston will have 600 teams, including those from Pequot Lakes, Northeast Range/Ely and Warroad.

Pequot Lakes, Pine River-Backus and Nevis are all posing ballot questions to voters and aim to upgrade or expand school facilities.

Abby Daman's coaches said she is a "strong silent example of what hard work can look like." Her work ethic and positive attitude are why she's KAXE's first-ever North Star Student.

The business would grow, manufacture and sell cannabis out of the building off Highway 2, though there are still moving parts as far as the sale of the warehouse.

The budget crunch in Thief River Falls underscores the challenges facing districts throughout greater Minnesota: They need increasingly skeptical, aging residents to vote for higher taxes in an era of rising attacks on public schooling in the national media.

The facility agreement approved by the Cass County Board represents a switch from its current partner Crow Wing County after an 18-year contractual relationship.

A special election this November 2025 will decide whether to build a new school to replace Rippleside, which has several issues from space to health risks.

KAXE listeners reached out in droves during the COVID-19 pandemic. KAXE is independent and local, telling the stories of Northern Minnesota through music, news, conversations and events.

Since June, Brainerd community members have been highlighting excerpts of books allegedly available at a middle school library, with a formal challenge underway for "Empire of Storms" by Sarah J. Maas.

Ann Sullivan and Arvis Thompson are running for Cook County District 4.

The Lady Slipper Scenic Byway committee worked to secure funding for a pedestrian bridge near Bemidji, but more money is needed to explore a possible ancient burial site.

With 70 additions, Report for America’s current host newsrooms increase to more than 175 across the U.S. The innovative partnerships seek to expand newsrooms’ capacity and reach.

Turnover rates may be high due to the nature of the job. But some providers think workers need to toughen up.

Keith Secola reminded us to stay present while talking music and the roots of Rangers, a multigenerational Iron Range collaboration that brings Northern Minnesota stories to life through song.

Hermantown officials are considering a tax abatement agreement with Google as more details emerge and debate surrounds a proposed data center development.