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The second and final public comment evening for the boundary dispute trial heard a broad mix of comments from affected residents along Lake Bemidji.

Without the funding, residents’ water bills could increase from about $40 a month to nearly $70. The projected costs for the new facility have risen substantially.

KAXE was the first rural public community licensee in the U.S. in 1976. When Congress rescinded federal funding, supporters gave over $170,000 to keep us on the air. Times are still tough, but people-powered radio marches boldly forward.

The health event, sponsored by Youth Emergency Shelter & Supports and Essentia Health, will be at the Armory Arts Center in Park Rapids on Oct. 21, 2025.

The DNR Grand Rapids fisheries office is accepting public comment on proposed changes for the walleye slot limit on Sand Lake, near S. Lake.

The Minnesota Interagency Fire Center reported the fire is burning in mixed maple hardwoods and fall leaf litter, primarily in a ridge area of the park.

The judge further ruled that evidence gathered as part of a driving-while-intoxicated investigation will remain in the case record and scheduled a plea hearing.

The Department of Human Rights announced settlements over "blatant workplace sex discrimination" with Lakes Concrete Plus in Bemidji and Key Lime Air in Thief River Falls.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is operating the disaster loan outreach center at Bemidji Fire Station 2 through Oct. 18, 2025. The center is open despite the federal government shutdown.

The fire has been mapped at 160 acres. A predicted change in weather calls for increased and shifting winds, creating a potential to push the fire toward the trail.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Oct. 7, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers the next month in nature, development of fall colors, and migratory dragonflies.

The first meeting of the Bemidji Tenants Union on Oct. 9, 2025, covered the structure and a possible name change for the organization that aims to be a voice for the renters living in Bemidji.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension ordered the inspection of DataMaster breathalyzer machines after discovering similar data entry errors related to the gas cylinders.

The cause of the explosion is under investigation. The man, his wife and their grandson lost everything in the explosion, and relatives started a GoFundMe to support them.

Cool temperatures and cloudy, weather have assisted firefighting efforts, with chances of rain Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. A portion of the Superior Hiking Trail remains closed.

The government shutdown is increasingly being felt by workers far removed from Washington, D.C., with layoff scenarios looming over certain state workers in Minnesota.

During the week of Oct. 14, 2025, we enjoy reports of the first frost, migrating monarchs, and milkweed pods opening. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

The USDA, which oversees the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, has given notice to states that funding will run out to pay November's benefits if the federal shutdown continues.

Minnesota North College and the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board say Roy Smith died Oct. 14, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. He was the director of talent development for both since 2005.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Oct. 14, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer explores the North Shore near Grand Marais.