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National studies show when people leave prison, they face obstacles in gaining an education. A key deterrent is an application question about their past criminal history.

As Congress eyes around $2.3 trillion in cuts to the Medicaid program, a new study from Georgetown University underscores the critical need it fills in rural America.

While the political playing field has become more favorable for mining, the Republican’s proposals still face hurdles.

In 2021, about 14% of Minnesota women had no birthing hospital within 30 minutes, according to a report from the nonprofit March of Dimes.

Results of the survey will be shared by early summer and will be taken into consideration by staff and commissioners as they work on the 2026 budget and long-range plans.

Jennifer Bevis is the senior rural advocacy manager at the Blandin Foundation and sat down for the Q&A session with The Daily Yonder, a nonprofit rural news organization.

The work is in advance of a July 2025 project on Highway 200 between Clearwater County Road 2 to Highway 71.

The MN Constitution says that a majority of House members must be present, but with one seat currently vacant, the two sides are at odds over what constitutes a majority.

Democratic House leader Rep. Melissa Hortman of Brooklyn Park said she expects the Supreme Court justices will find that House Republicans acted unconstitutionally.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features FINICK, MorningBird and Daniel Nathan.

A Hamline University political science professor says the major parties at odds doesn't help to restore public faith in government.

The money will be used to improve parts of State Highway 1 and Walking Shield Road, plus extending the latter.

The forest plans to thin red pine plantations, conduct prescribed burns and plant native seeds in the project area within the Leech Lake Reservation.

The offer included a provision that would have blocked Republicans from refusing to seat DFL Rep. Brad Tabke, who won by 14 votes in an election marred by 20 missing ballots.

Republican members of the House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee, currently chaired by Niska, unanimously approved a resolution to hire the attorneys.

The state's department of transportation says public feedback from its survey will help it plan future projects.

After many years of hiatus, the Finnish Family Weekend at the Bemidji area destination will be Jan. 17-20, 2025, with reservations accepted through Dec. 20, 2024.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Christopher David Hanson, Winter Solstice Concert, and Charley Wagner with Debbie Center.

Heidi Holtan, KAXE's Director of Content, wants to share a message with you.

Boys and Girls Club officials say inadequate staffing is the main reason for the continued merged club site.