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A list of resources, information and answers to questions about Bemidji storm recovery, including cleanup tips, road and other closures and how to support the community.

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.

During the Phenology Report for the week of June 24, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer introduces a new vocabulary word (heliotropic) and stops to smell the wild roses.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz traveled to Bemidji on June 24, 2025, to assess damage from a hurricane-strength windstorm that wrought a path of destruction three days earlier.

Despite the popularity of amateur fireworks, especially on the Fourth of July, large swaths of the state have had no fireworks-related convictions since 2020.

Also Greater Bemidji, partnering with other economic development groups, is launching a rapid-response no-interest loan program to assist storm-damaged small businesses.

The Grand Rapids Food Shelf remains open. But volunteers are concerned that the warehouse closure means community needs won't be met. The org says it will reinvest savings.

The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists highlights the best work from around the state. This year, that includes reporting and photography from KAXE News.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features The Cropdusters, a multi-band punk show in Bemidji, Sugar on the Roof, and Trampled By Turtles with S.G. Goodman and Sophie Hiroko.

The mission of KAXE News is to ensure we provide our listeners and readers with the highest-quality independent, fact-based news and information about Northern Minnesota.

The county will use the plan as a roadmap for guiding investments in transportation over the next 20 years or longer.

The internet and cable provider said the Bemidji derecho caused damage in hundreds of locations, and crews worked long hours to restore service.

United Way of 1000 Lakes, serving Itasca County, honored Anttila and other finalists at its Community Impact Celebration in May 2025.

The committee will discuss and make recommendations on project proposals at a virtual public meeting July 7.

During the week of July 1, 2025, we hear about an interloping merganser, a woodpecker display, and much more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

'Lotus' by Little Simz is KAXE's Album of the Week for June 16-22, 2025.

Two thirds of the group, Levi Henry and Nick Novotny, joined "Headwaters" on June 6, 2025.

The Forest Service said it hasn't increased its permit fees since 2008, and the additional revenue will support portage upkeep and seasonal staff.

National Weather Service crews are surveying damage in the northern Brainerd lakes area following reports of a tornado. Heavy rainfall on the Iron Range caused flash flooding.

The county's Environmental Services department is urging residents to hold off on transporting any fire-damaged debris while they work with the MPCA for a temporary site.