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The communications cooperative plans to add 1,600 locations to its fiber-optic, high-speed internet network, with four projects in St. Louis County planned this year.

MnDOT is planning two projects on Highway 87 south of Park Rapids in 2025.

The meeting on Minnesota Power's proposed 85-megawatt solar facility in Cohasset is rescheduled to 6 p.m. on April 21, 2025.

The free car seat inspections will be at the Virginia Fire Department on April 17, 2025, from 4-6 p.m.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Federal data show in 2023, an estimated 3,275 people were killed nationwide in distracted driving-related crashes.

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Lots of parks and little housing have the city and Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Hibbing planning a new purpose for Cobb Cook Park — if funding comes through.

The public has largely responded negatively to the plan to turn a Hibbing neighborhood park into 52-unit workforce housing to replace aging public housing.

The site was selected after local organizers convinced the Council to change its mind about developing Cobb Cook Park. Funding from the state is required for the project to advance.

Organizers hosted a Save Cobb Cook Park rally before the Council meeting June 26 and spoke at the meeting. Monday's meeting appears to be a reaction to their efforts.

In a special meeting Monday, the Hibbing City Council and the HRA discussed an alternative site after the Council canceled the Cobb Cook Park purchase agreement.

The workforce housing project was dependent on state funding. Previously planned for a city park, the project location was changed at the last minute following community pushback.

During the Phenology Report for the week of April 15, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer compares spring's progression to last year and wonders at an oddball fern.

Travis Morrison and Carlos A. Hernandez were the top vote-getters of the six band members running in the special election to finish the term of former Chair Cathy Chavers.

The state Department of Health announced 170 layoffs in early April but said it would delay them until May after funding was temporarily restored.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Tate McLane, Skarlett Woods and MorningBird.

The bonds will be paid via the county's transportation sales tax and should not impact property taxes.

The plan reflects Year Four of the state’s 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan, which examines the housing and community development needs of Minnesota.

The Peep Shoot is an annual fundraiser for the Bemidji Area Shooters Association and Northland Sports Park. KAXE's Larissa Donovan participated and shares her experience.

Services for the cooperative's all-fiber optic network expansion are expected to be available by winter.