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Plus: Complaints about homeowner's insurance on the rise; district court recommends removal of major party status for Legal Marijuana Now; and the AG's office will tour the state to help people with expungements.

In this special edition of the Up North Report, Bemidji area reporter Larissa Donovan explores the issue around the symbolism of pride flags and their removal from classrooms at Bemidji Area Schools.

Plus: Bill would seek reimbursements for local costs of ice rescues; and the Red Lake Nation outlines its plans for the former Central Elementary School building in Bemidji.

And: A Virginia city council member issues a public apology after mocking city staffers poised to go on strike by handing out pacifiers.

And new legislation may allow mining to resume at Hill Annex Mine State Park, abolishing it from the state park system.

Rob Mattei, director of community development in Grand Rapids, recaps a big year and discusses how the economic development authority is preparing for a potential influx of workers to a region in need of housing.

Plus: an Itasca County jury finds a former Deer River football coach guilty of sexual assault; and a recent cougar sighting, while rare, isn't unheard of in the state.

Plus: Latest update IDs buildings that tested positive for legionella in Grand Rapids; a bill would fund road repairs in small communities; and a veteran oral history project gets its start.

Plus: Burning restrictions expand; and how to be wise about bears.

And: Labor leaders and government officials in Minnesota say there are safety concerns with broadband workers digging underground with little training.

Plus: Public hearing offers insight into Mahnomen Health Center changes; and Rep. Michelle Fischbach fails to garner the GOP endorsement in the 7th District.

The co-op began in Grand Rapids in 2016. Brandon Otway, chair of the board of directors, shares how he feels about the site announcement and what's next for the co-op.

Plus: a new ATV ordinance will soon be in effect in Cass County, and AI is improving outcomes for stroke patients.

And: Bills aimed at addressing MN's mental health shortage pass in the House; Brainerd City Council approves permits for new apartment building; and

Plus: a search for missing canoeists in the BWCAW continues; a wildfire starting from a prescribed burn is contained; and the Minnesota Legislature ends in chaos.

Plus: Bill updating gun storage requirement passes House with GOP opposed; drought conditions lessen but continue in Northern MN; and wind turbines mean tax revenue for some counties.

Plus: Potato producer sues White Earth Nation over water regulations, and Highway 169 detour extends to Aitkin on Monday.

Plus: authorities report fatal incidents in Northland; grocery workers strike a deal with management; and starry stonewort is confirmed in a Crow Wing County lake.

U.S. Sen. Tina Smith joined the KAXE Morning Show with Heidi Holtan and Jennifer Barr, responding to the inspection audit of the Bemidji Post Office. Plus, Bemidji Area Reporter Larissa Donovan joins her colleagues for further dives into her stories, such as the Bemidji Post Office, Mahnomen Health Center and more.

Plus: Health professionals and air quality forecasters are predicting a heavy season of Canadian wildfire smoke this summer, and students learn a little about life with Trout in the Classroom projects.