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Advisory council members and the public peppered Tim Prinsen with questions and concerns as he seeks a legislative fix to pursue a cabin development in the state rec area.

Crews responded to Bixby Avenue the afternoon of April 16, 2026, after reports of an explosion inside a garage.

Industry data show Minnesota has seen some of the fastest-growing premium hikes for both homeowners and auto insurance.

A bill that would ban the use of non-disclosure agreements in local government came after concerns over the transparency of proposals for data centers.

Delegates will endorse a candidate in early May 2026. The winner of the August primary will likely go on to face Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber of Hermantown.

The city of Aitkin and Clearwater and Carlton counties will work with the agency to develop new plans for helping people safely walk and bike in their communities.

The resolution failed on an 8-8 party-line vote, stalling the effort to oust the governor and attorney general. While Walz announced he will not run again, Ellison is a candidate for reelection.

Bemidji Police Officer Chad Museus retired April 16, 2026, after wearing a badge for more than 28 years.

Defending champions Pequot Lakes will be joined by Northeast Range/Ely, Bemidji, Brainerd, Cloquet, Thief River Falls and Warroad at the state robotics tournament in May 2026.

The KAXE Music Team highlights new music from Jazz Is Dead, Junkyard Mule, Allison Russell, JJerome87, and Nation of Language. Plus our Pick from '76 is The Modern Lovers debut.

A bill authored by Rep. Ben Bakeberg, R-Jordan, would give the Blue Ribbon Commission more time to recommend cuts and eliminate the automatic funding cut.

The qualifiers span 27 Northern Minnesota teams and all 13 categories. Over 30 are repeat qualifiers, including five medalists and one reigning champion.

Vincent Bellomo, 76, is accused of receiving $263,000 of public benefits to which he was not entitled following a months-long investigation.

Girls Head Coach Bryan Kershaw was charged with felony theft April 17, 2026, after allegedly taking $10,000 from a booster club fundraiser in November.

The bill would authorize limited use of psilocybin, a hallucinogen that is found in some mushrooms. It could be used therapeutically for individuals 21 years old and older.

The bill's author says other states are using money from legalized sports betting to bolster purses, giving their horse racing tracks an advantage over Minnesota’s.

The public can learn more about ongoing projects in the forest on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Get to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week we find out more from our 2025 Volunteer of the Year — "On the River," "Jazz on America Ave." and "After Dark" host Dan Zorman, aka DJ Ironsides.

The Legislature does not have to approve a new budget in 2026 but is still holding talks affecting taxpayer dollars.

Grand Rapids is working on a new master plan for Legion Park, with potential investments including a curling center, indoor fieldhouse and mountain biking trailhead.