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Providers in 14 “high-risk,” state-run Medicaid programs being audited by the state have billed $18 billion since 2018, and “half or more” is possibly fraudulent, Joe Thompson said.

Officials cast doubt on a federal prosecutor’s estimate that fraud in state-run Medicaid programs since 2018 could total over $9 billion.

The agency did not issue a determination on permits at U.S. Steel’s Keetac mine, which is expected in February 2026 ahead of the Legislature convening.

Tune in throughout the holiday season for a year-end Spin that Ish, top album countdown, Dave Simonett guest DJ and more from the KAXE Music Team.

Staff at a skilled nursing facility in Bemidji bring the joy of the season to its residents.

KAXE covered natural disasters, federal funding chaos, Eichorn's arrest and resignation, mining permits and wild rice, library budget cuts, sheriffs teaming with ICE and more.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Ted Feyder, Reggie Ducote, Tiny Town, and Acoustic Fest.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Corey Medina & Brothers, The Imports, Sam Miltich & Friends, and Charley Wagner with Mama Wags.

From Southern Avenue to Geese and Valerie June to Obongjayar, check out the top albums and songs you heard on KAXE in 2025.

The long-running Bridge to Health Survey aims to collect local data from northeastern Minnesota for health systems, schools and nonprofits.

From Ada to Winnie and Anders to Wylder, Northern Minnesotans' 2025 baby names range from one-of-a-kind to one-of-many.

The mayor of Babbitt — a Republican — lost to DFLer Sen. Grant Hauschild in Senate District 3 by 703 votes in 2022.

He was especially heated about Trump amplifying a conspiracy theory that the governor was involved in the assassination of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband.

The Trump administration determined the Biden administration did not properly notify Congress when it implemented a 20-year mining ban in the Superior National Forest.

The KAXE Music Team highlights recent singles and albums you should listen to, including releases from Dry Cleaning, Mike Mattison, Saltydog, Jobi Riccio, Altin Gün and more.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will host an informational open house for the mine's air, water and wetlands permits, one of the last regulatory steps for the company.

Hibbing School District Superintendent Rick Aldrich resigned Jan. 7, 2025, due to a health condition. The district is also set to lose its business manager Jan. 15.

Wadena County Sheriff Michael Carr announced that he would not seek a sixth term at the end of 2026. Sgt. Bryan Savaloja intends to run for the top law enforcement job.

Dasovich highlighted his team's accomplishments during his first term and expressed his wish to see that work continue.

The Minnesota Department of Health will continue to recommend vaccination against 17 infectious diseases, aligning itself with professional medical associations.