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Plus: Environmental group CURE is asking the state to reassess the private equity sale of Minnesota Power, given new information about the utility's data center plans.

And: Former Iron Range teacher sentenced to 18 years for criminal sexual conduct; 8 Northern MN housing projects awarded state funds; and MN awarded $193 million in federal rural health dollars.

And: MDH will not follow CDC vaccination guidance changes; and Itasca, Beltrami sheriffs to seek 2nd terms, Wadena County sheriff to retire.

Plus: High flu rates reported across Northern Minnesota; and Hibbing Public Utilities will host a town hall meeting on elevated lead levels.

The KAXE News Team is breaking down your property tax statement, line by line. Finally, we cover refunds, timelines and how to get involved and learn more.

In this episode, co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Heidi Holtan find New Year's joy and inspiration from partnering teacher Chad Kaddatz.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

Plus: State senators Grant Hauschild and Rob Farnsworth launched reelection campaigns; the Hibbing School District named a new acting superintendent; and the Rock Ridge High School will soon host the first high school hockey game broadcast in Ojibwe.

Plus: Mesabi Metallics is in the final steps of opening its long-planned mine in Nashwauk.

Plus: Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince wins national disaster leadership award.

In this episode, co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Jennifer Barr discuss the joys of being outdoors - or just seeing charismatic critters through a window.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of May 24, 2024.

This month, bumblebee researcher Chan Dolan joined the morning show to discuss the life cycle and nesting habits of Minnesota’s native bumblebees. This segment is a follow-up to the "Decline of Native Pollinators" series, produced by Mark Jacobs, which investigates the causes and complexities of pollinator decreases in Minnesota.

Jeff Sundin has been a professional fishing guide in Minnesota for almost 40 years. In 2023, he was inducted into the Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame and he’s a weekly guest on KAXE

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders.

MorningBird (Jill Burkes, Rob Wheeler and Josh Palmi) recently released "Echoes in the Meadow."

Nemeth Art Center’s Executive Director Mark Weiler joins Area Voices to talk about the upcoming year at the Park Rapids center featuring a Youth Art Show and numerous artists in residence.

Pam Perry, our favorite retired non-game wildlife biologist, stops by each month to talk about Minnesota phenology with our staff phenologist, John Latimer. Pam is broadly knowledgeable about Minnesota's environment and particularly excited about birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

'Find Your Flame' by Nubiyan Twist is KAXE's Album of the Week for May 27-June 2, 2024.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of May 28, 2024.

Farmers markets abound in Northern Minnesota. We've collected a list of locations, dates and times in towns like Pine River, Walker, Grand Rapids, Cook, Virginia, Bemidji, Brainerd and more!