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Retired sportscaster Michele Tafoya will run for Minnesota’s soon-to-be vacated U.S. Senate seat held by Sen. Tina Smith as a Republican.

During the week of July 1, 2025, we hear about an interloping merganser, a woodpecker display, and much more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

The Ramstad Trail bridge reconnects Baptism River watershed trout habitat and improves resilience to drought and flooding worsened by climate change.

During the week of June 24, 2025, kids from St. Louis Park to Mesabi tell us why they love being outside. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

As your independent, people-powered, local media, KAXE is launching "Unplugged," a series to share our story — why we exist, how we are funded, who makes decisions and why public radio in Northern Minnesota is essential.

Chastity Brown returns to Northern Minnesota for Get Downtown with KBXE on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Candidates include Steve Cotariu, Josh Gazelka, Keri Heintzeman, John Howe, Doug Kern, Angel Zierden and Matthew Zinda. An eighth candidate, Jennifer Carnahan, did not attend, saying she was sick.

During the week of Oct. 21, 2025, we enjoy reports of hooting Barred Owls, snoozy bears and star-struck stadium bugs. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Agencies and governments across Northern Minnesota are trying to determine how to handle recreational cannabis use in public spaces as the state prepares for the Aug. 1 legalization.

During the week of July 8, 2025, we enjoy reports of snapping turtles, abnormally large squirrels, and oddly-named mushrooms. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

The move is already underway, following the announcement on Nov. 18, 2025, amid continued efforts from the Trump administration to begin to dismantle the Department of Education.

Minnesota lawmakers set a goal to remove lead lines from the state by 2033, but time is running out in the legislative session to renew funding.

A fire at the Steven Chambers building on June 6, 2024, is under investigation.

District 7B could decide control of the House and define a region’s identity, as its DFL past is being confronted by a Republican future.

The final environmental omnibus bill does include a requirement for the MN DNR to study gaps in existing programs to increase outdoors opportunities for kids.

The University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication program placed student journalists in the state Capitol to cover the 2025 legislative session.

Travis Cole used a thermal imaging camera to locate the woman through the bedroom window of the home on Sunny Beach Road in Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids musician, McKeon Hugh Roberts, out with a self-titled album.

During the week of May 6, 2025, student phenologists report on a swan mourning its dead mate, trees leafing out, and much more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

April Grunhovd, Tia Gullickson, Brenda Hallgren, Alica Kiekbusch, Nathan Rasch, Valerie Wagner and Chris Zimmel are running for I.S.D. 599, Fertile-Beltrami, School Board.