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An accessible fishing pier constructed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

DNR upgrades fishing piers at Cuyuna rec area, Little Emily, Vermilion lakes

The agency said it is also close to finishing upgrades on the pier on Sand Lake near Warba.

A crowd if more than 170 women eats and socializes as part of the Itasca Area 100+ Women Who Care event on Oct. 13, 2025, at Timberlake Lodge in Grand Rapids.

100+ Women Who Care-Itasca Area awards KAXE more than $17000

KAXE was chosen to receive more than $17,000 in community support, recognizing its role as Northern Minnesota’s independent, people-powered public radio station.

Laurie Harper, education director for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, addresses the Bemidji Area School Board at a meeting on closing J.W. Smith Elementary School on March 17, 2026.

Bemidji Area Schools hosts Q&A on proposed J.W. Smith closure

Parents and community members gathered at the J.W. Smith Elementary gymnasium for the Q&A session. The School Board will host a public hearing on March 24, 2026.

Bemidji Area Schools approves $2.7M in cuts, shortened school year

In its April 20, 2026, meeting, the School Board approved a series of cuts in licensed and non-licensed staff and approved a tentative agreement with the local teachers union.

This exceedingly rare male Western and Scarlet Tanager hybrid was a recent visitor in Littlefork.

Littlefork suddenly teems with stunning tanagers

Co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Heidi Holtan gaze at rare tanagers, try to remember frog calls, and learn about turtle nests.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

WEEKEND EDITION March 9, 2024: Minnesota to see early wildfire season

And: many Northern Minnesotans voice their support and opposition to the proposed transfer of state-managed forest lands to the White Earth Nation during a state senate committee meeting on Thursday, March 7.

A lynx looks upward while licking its chops. Its eyes are green and it is very fluffy and cute.

Season Watch Pod: From the window, watch 'em all

In this episode, co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Jennifer Barr discuss the joys of being outdoors - or just seeing charismatic critters through a window.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

A green shield lichen, turkey tail fungus, and teeny-tiny fairy pin fungi grow on a tree in Little Falls during January 2026

Season Watch Pod: Looking at lichens with a fun-guy, Chad Kaddatz

In this episode, co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Heidi Holtan find New Year's joy and inspiration from partnering teacher Chad Kaddatz.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

Special Edition: Thunderhawk boys hockey prepares for state tourney

In this special edition of the Up North Report, Grand Rapids area reporter Megan Buffington visits with Thunderhawks hockey players ahead of their state contest.

Bright Spot: Local music shines in summer concert series

The Tuesday Summer Concert Series continues in the Grand Rapids area in 2026. Concerts are noon each Tuesday, June 2 through Aug. 18.

Prom with a Purpose makes sure all students have a prom to remember

Prom with a Purpose was a new event organized by student council members at Grand Rapids, Greenway, and Deer River High Schools for neurodivergent students in the area.

How bad is it really? The winter severity index with Mark Spoden

Mark Spoden, Grand Rapids area wildlife manager with the DNR, joined the morning show to discuss how wildlife biologists measure winter severity.