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The Bemidji City Council approved a final layout for Highway 197 in October, with a condition that the two parties enter into a memorandum of understanding, or MOU.

Under Minnesota law, regional utilities are required to produce 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. Xcel Energy is at 65% and the company feels confident about meeting the goal.

Heidi Holtan, KAXE's Director of Content, wants to share a message with you.

Some areas of Minnesota are seeing lower job vacancy rates, but the latest numbers indicate rural regions have their work cut out for them in attracting workers.

Two thirds of the group, Levi Henry and Nick Novotny, joined "Headwaters" on June 6, 2025.

The KAXE Music Team spotlights their favorite releases of May in the "Monthly Music Recap" on "Headwaters," including songs from Little Simz and Emma-Jean Thackray.

High‑performance and low‑emissions are key goals laid out by the recently launched Minnesota Efficient Builders Coalition.

Minnesota's wild rice sulfate standard has been in place since the 1970s but has been lightly enforced. With that changing, Rangers are worried about the potential economic consequences.

Bassist Tim Saxhaug joined KAXE to discuss the band’s sold-out show at the Turf Club and how he and his bandmates are using music to support the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund.

Gov. Tim Walz's sudden surge into national politics has Minnesotans talking, including about the history that could be made if Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is appointed to fill the remainder of his seat.

The White Earth Reservation Business Council stated in a news release that the forest would remain open to all Minnesotans if the bill passes this session, but local government officials are raising concerns.

The Superior National Forest is hosting an open house, the Environmental Congress will start in Brainerd and upcoming town halls will cover Itasca County's energy transition.

The law allocates $848,000 to support accredited residential environmental learning centers in offering multi-day, overnight experiences focused on outdoor-based learning.

The Crosslake City Council will discuss the possibility of administering absentee ballots again at a 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, special meeting in Crosslake City Hall.

Climate change effects are now more visible to Minnesotans with periodic smoky air. Climate and health experts advise residents to prepare for more events in the future.

On June 23rd, 2022, the Medical Staff at Grand Itasca Hospital and Clinic honored KAXE for our dedication to community health during the Covid 19 pandemic in northern Minnesota. Click the player above to hear Heidi Holtan and Kari Hedlund interview Dr. Simon Lick of Grand Itasca.

Marshall Helmberger of the Timberjay reports on newly elected Minn. Republicans Rep. Roger Skraba from Ely and Sen. Nathan Wesenberg from Little Falls, who hosted a contentious community meeting on gun control.

Celebrations all around the region, home to Ojibwe nations, honor Indigenous Peoples' Day with music, feasts, art and more.

Seasonal shifts typically indicative of spring are giving producers a choice when it comes to tapping maple trees: Head to the sugar bush for an early sap run or wait?

The Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter has needed a new facility for 20 years, and on Friday, May 17, 2024, ground was broken for the new facility expected to open in spring 2025.