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Plus: A Bemidji forum explores the affordability of child care, health care and more for families, along with potential legislative fixes.

Plus: Deer River's new telehealth program the first step toward school-based health center.

And: Biwabik to take one more look at lowering 30% levy increase; and new report says USDA leans too much on industrial agriculture.

Plus: An agricultural policy expert in Minnesota says the new bailout package for farms is a temporary fix; and MnDOT's "Name a Snowplow" contest returns for its sixth year.

KAXE reporter Megan Buffington foregoes naming a favorite story and instead examines a favorite beat — and how it answers the oft-asked, "Why did you become a journalist?"

Bemidji Area Reporter Larissa Donovan looks back on her work reporting for northwestern Minnesota in 2025 during her ninth year as a journalist.

Our No. 1 and No. 2 stories of year follow the wide-ranging local impacts of sometimes swift and surprising decisions in Washington, D.C., and a severe natural disaster changes the landscape in the Bemidji area.

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

Plus: Bridge to Health Survey seeks more Northland respondents to survey collecting anonymous health information; and local hospitals list top baby names of 2025.

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.

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

Plus: The Minnesota Student Survey shows improvements in youth depression and vaping; and a parasitic fungus shows promise for controlling emerald ash borer.

Plus: Clipper expected to bring wind, snow and possible rain; Community Cafe moves to YMCA; and a Cass County woman is honored for conservation efforts.

The KAXE News Team is breaking down your property tax statement, piece by piece. First, some background information, valuation and property classifications.

Plus: The sale of MN Power's parent company ALLETE to private equity firms closed Monday; Northern MN DFL party official Cyndi Martin resigns one year after criminal vehicular homicide charge; and traffic on the Highway 6 bridge near Big Falls will be reduced to single lane through spring.

In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan, Charlie Mitchell, and special guest Malachy Koons discuss qualifications involved in becoming a birder and discover a new word: Snarge.

Plus: Red Lake Nation's NativeCare cannabis operation plans to open dispensaries in Thief River Falls and the metro; Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a $500M settlement with Hyundai and Kia over anti-theft devices; and MN DEED announced more than $91M in Public Facilities Authority awards for clean drinking water projects.

Plus U.S. senators check in on status of postal delivery in the Minnesota-North Dakota district after recent woes; and a new coalition looks to reset the green building conversation.