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Kelly Lake made the announcement April 8, 2026. She's been with the sheriff's office for nearly four decades, two of those as sheriff.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Between Howls, Aurora Baer, Pieta Brown, Peter Mayer and Kitchi Boogie.

New guidelines specific to St. Louis, Lake and Cook counties account for the fact that fish in the region generally have higher mercury concentrations.

The recognition of a Kettle River first responder's efforts illustrates the balancing act between passion for their mission and funding woes.

Residents can receive up to 70 free tree seedlings to reforest their properties starting May 2026, following a windstorm in June 2025 that felled an estimated 9 million trees in the area.

A demolition loan from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic will help clear the site of the former Itasca Farm Co-op.

Voters will decide on Aitkin's latest attempt to build a new elementary school on April 14, 2026. The new ask is about one-third less than the November 2025 referendum.

Staples-Motley is asking voters to approve $55 million in new bonds that would replace old debt, thereby not increasing taxes. The money would be used to update both schools.

Ely joins the wave of Northern Minnesota school districts trying out a four-day week to address budget constraints. The Rock Ridge School Board didn't rule out making the move in the future.

As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote on reversing a 2023 mining ban in the Superior National Forest, Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith spoke on the Senate floor April 14, 2026.

Get to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week, we find out more from "On the River" host and volunteer — and 2024 KAXE New Volunteer of the Year — Alyssa Roberts, who DJs under the name Alyssa Ellyn.

The Eric Sevareid Awards are named for the North Dakota-born and University of Minnesota-educated journalist best known for his work as a correspondent for CBS Radio and Television.

The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority awarded five Northern Minnesota communities with loans and grants for projects like water main installation and wastewater infrastructure.

The office is one of 47 research and development facilities closing amid a major reorganization of the agency. The Superior and Chippewa offices and their staffing are not impacted.

The federal government is behind schedule in approving the county's requirement of project labor agreements. County staff are asking for a temporary waiver to ensure they don't lose funds.

The snow will likely stick around for at least a few days, with temperatures near zero possible Monday night, April 6, 2026, in the extreme north.

The People's Town Halls are an opportunity for the public to share how elected officials can help them meet their needs and build strong rural communities, the union said.

Klobuchar visited with Conservation Corps members, local and state fire officials and others during a follow-up on recovery from a devastating wind storm in June 2025.

The approvals mark the resolution of months of back-and-forth that nearly resulted in a strike. The union's focus was on time off and wording changes, rather than wage increases.

The rally highlighted the importance of budgetary decisions this session that would affect providers and disabled people in their ability to get the care they need.