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Plus: Federal legislation would force Postal Service to follow recommendations arising from audit of Bemidji Post Office; a DFLer has yet to file in retiring House member's Arrowhead district; and the DNR will soon begin a new study on deer populations in northeastern Minnesota.

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.

Plus: Grand Rapids celebrates new community land trust housing development; tourism takes a hit from flooding; and flood-impacted homeowners are encouraged to test their private wells.

Our conversation with Minnesota State Registrar Molly Crawford about the change in law in effect July 1, 2024.

Bemidji Area Reporter Larissa Donovan shares her brief investigation into Babe's signature blue shade while wearing multiple hats as a Bemidji Jaycee, local journalist and amateur historian.

Pulsar Helium discovered a world-class helium deposit near Babbitt, which could make Minnesota the center of the important industry.

Plus: Early voting begins for Minnesota primary election; and a look at the celebrations, lore and complicated history of a legendary lumberjack on Paul Bunyan Day.

Plus: MN Supreme Court suspends former assistant Aitkin County attorney; Brainerd public utilities workers declare intent to strike; new report examines impact of 988 line; and officials remind public of fireworks safety.

Plus: Only local restaurant in Cook faces challenge to reopen after flood; and Beltrami County Historical Society looks for solutions to save delicate relics.

Plus: Dr. Johnna Nynas, OB-GYN at Sanford Bemidji, was recently recognized by CNN's Champions for Change program; and advocates say Minnesota's mental health crisis is complicating efforts to manage mental health facilities.

Ivie Roberts, 38, says prior convictions on her record have held her back from many opportunities in life, and she hopes an expungement can help her achieve her goals of living life on her terms.

And, Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers are reporting numerous ATV violations across Northern Minnesota, with lights and children's safety among the top issues.

Plus: The Minnesota Legislature is slated to hold hearings on copper-nickel mining after a contentious DFL convention; Minnesota's kids are alright but slipping in education rankings nationwide; and MnDOT's Highway 34 project in Akeley is almost complete.

Arnold Dahl-Wooley joins KAXE Bemidji Area Reporter Larissa Donovan for a canoe conversation about Two Spirit history and visibility in Northern Minnesota during Pride Month.

Plus: Brainerd Public Schools names an interim superintendent; and KAXE's Larissa Donovan will host a listening session June 20 at the Bemidji Public Library.

Plus: Volunteers clean up tornado damage on Upper Whitefish Lake's Big Island in Crow Wing County; Hill Annex Mine State Park is permanently closed for mining to resume.

Cities in Minnesota can impose moratoriums on cannabis businesses coming to town through Jan. 1, 2025, and continue to discuss the "where" and "when" through its ordinance process.

Plus: New financial assistance program available to flood-impacted residents; Bemidji State University launches internship program with Polaris manufacturing facility; and the Olympics of unicycling is underway in Bemidji.

Plus: Test drilling at a manganese deposit near Emily suggests the highest grade manganese on the continent; and a Minnesota Housing Partnership study confirms many renters pay more for housing than they can afford.

Holly Rose, Arrowhead chapter president, shares how she found out about the trail, what volunteers do and why she — and others — love the North Country Trail.