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During the Phenology Report for the week of June 24, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer introduces a new vocabulary word (heliotropic) and stops to smell the wild roses.

The embattled former GOP chair is in her first year as mayor of Nisswa, with fellow council members making moves to censure her at a meeting in January 2026.

Major changes include mandatory chronic wasting disease testing in the city hunt and harvest reductions in the permit area.

Art Norton, a volunteer with the North Country Trail Association, recently helped install signs in Grand Rapids and a bridge near Cohasset.

In the wake of contradictory messages around federal funding, the Red Lake Tribal Council discussed forming a plan of action to respond in a special meeting Jan. 29, 2025.

During the week of April 15, 2025, we received 10 reports detailing the swift advance of spring weather across the state. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Elk used to roam across most of Minnesota, and a tribal-led, multi-year proposal poses to restore omashkooz, or elk, to the 1854 Treaty Territory.

During the week of Oct. 7, 2025, we enjoy reports of giant puffball mushrooms and the season's first frost. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Some areas are facing emerging risks for nutrient levels and E. coli in the Mississippi River basin watershed encompassing parts of Becker, Otter Tail, Todd and Wadena counties.

The labor department sent a letter asserting recent news reports of fraud in MN's Medicaid-funded human services programs could signal fraud and abuse in unemployment benefits.

Klobuchar’s candidacy has relieved some Democratic donors and operatives anxious that the fraud scandal that tanked Tim Walz’s reelection campaign would cost them control of state government.

Programming at KAXE is focused on Northern Minnesota with a mix of local content, NPR and more. Whether arts, events, music, news, personal stories or breakfast, our programming keeps you company throughout the day.

Essentia Health advanced practice providers ended their strike, but Essentia still refuses to bargain as it appeals the certification of the bargaining unit.

The service will add more than 60 stops in Cohasset, Deer River and Ball Club on Sept. 2, 2025, bringing the total to more than 150 stops in Itasca County.

Events at local libraries and green tags on items at local Ace Hardware stores will help residents prepare emergency kits before disaster strikes.

In a Friday afternoon news release, UPM Blandin reported with the ratification of the three-year contract, the return-to-work process will begin.

Bemidji Community Theater's production of "Present Laughter" begins this weekend. Area Voices Producer Andrew Dziengel interviews Director Vicki Stenerson about the play.

State Sen. Jason Rarick's proposal to add some Carlton County school districts to the TAA was strongly rebuked by Iron Range legislators.

KAXE's weekly live music spotlight features Sam Miltich & Friends, LazyLightning420, Kelley Smith & Doyle Turner, and Erik Koskinen.

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