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The bill would implement an intelligent speed assistance program, or ISA, installed on a repeat offender's vehicle to prohibit driving above the speed limit in a given area.

Bemidji Area Schools is considering consolidating its elementary schools by closing J.W. Smith, and community members are urging the Board to look at other options.

The hurricane-strength windstorm swept through Bemidji and surrounding areas on June 21, 2025, knocking out power for thousands and damaging hundreds of homes and businesses.

The purpose is to identify existing issues and develop solutions that can help improve safety for people who walk, bike or roll in this area of the White Earth Reservation.

Toxic algae threaten protected lakes in the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota. Sediment may have the answer.

The Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an official from the Small Business Administration to discuss financing the long recovery from the June 21, 2025, storms.

While storms and high water impacted some areas, wild rice is looking great in much of Northern Minnesota, and there's enough water to get to it.

Democrats are proposing bills targeting issues including federal officers’ accountability, Minnesotans’ right to privacy and preventing federal agents from entering specific areas.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced as of Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, motorists may now move through the area between Hassman and the Mississippi River Bridge.

Minnesota’s harsh elements have peeled paint, left areas to rust and the lettering is fading on the bobber, which became a symbol of the city in the 1980s.

Students and staff have noticed the removal of safe space and rainbow pride messages at Bemidji Area Schools under a "viewpoint-neutral stance" implemented by the district.

Co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell wonder at the mating habits of garter snakes, discuss the overwintering habits of butterflies, and look forward to spring's advance.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

Co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell enthuse about spring's arrival, enjoy a poem from a listener, and inadvertently create a love letter to KAXE.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

This week, Heidi Holtan learns all about Minnesota's largest resident weasel: the American Fisher! Plus, listeners remark on grouse and vultures and campers rock out.Send us a voice memo through SpeakPipe!

Plus: Death of Burl Ives creates unique situation in upcoming Itasca County Board election, including at least two write-in campaigns.

And: Four Northland organizations recieve child care grants; men encouraged to wear sunscreen and get skin checks; and Eveleth plans to replace the "Big Stick."

Plus: A historic sawblade goes missing from Superior National Forest; a Norwegian company looks to develop a market for solar heating; St. Louis County receives grant to address climate change impacts; and Minnesota's senators seek funding for National Loon Center.

And: Former Reed's employee sentenced to 27 months for stealing from the Walker business; Superior NF plans to raise Boundary Waters fees; and Red Lake County wins baseball title.

All are welcome to view an open rehearsal Thursday, Aug. 17, with scheduled performances Saturday, Aug. 19, and Sunday, Aug. 20.

Plus: Brainerd lakes area law enforcement asks boaters to slow down and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and Chippewa National Forest agree on land to transfer.