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Two Native art and music icons upcoming Northern Minnesota tour
Gary Farmer (Cayuga) and Keith Secola (Anishinaabe) are bringing the Ancestral Fires tour to Virginia, Bemidji and Grand Rapids, March 12-14, 2026.
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Strike ends as UPM Blandin, Teamsters reach agreement in labor negotiations
In a Friday afternoon news release, UPM Blandin reported with the ratification of the three-year contract, the return-to-work process will begin.
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Director talks 'Present Laughter' play, on stage until Sept. 17
Bemidji Community Theater's production of "Present Laughter" begins this weekend. Area Voices Producer Andrew Dziengel interviews Director Vicki Stenerson about the play.
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Proposed Taconite Assistance Area expansion receives pushback
State Sen. Jason Rarick's proposal to add some Carlton County school districts to the TAA was strongly rebuked by Iron Range legislators.
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The Setlist: Where to hear live music Feb. 2-4, 2024
KAXE's weekly live music spotlight features Sam Miltich & Friends, LazyLightning420, Kelley Smith & Doyle Turner, and Erik Koskinen.
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You're invited to 'Come Home to KAXE' Oct. 21-26
Will you pledge your support during our fall member drive? It takes less than a minute. Give us a call at 218-326-1234 or click the donate button at the top of this page.
Bemidji Council moves forward with MnDOT roundabout plan
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.
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Following solar news, is MN closer to reaching carbon-free goal?
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.
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A holiday greeting from Heidi Holtan
Heidi Holtan, KAXE's Director of Content, wants to share a message with you.
MN's rural job vacancy rate eases but still on troubled ground
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.
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Get to know Minnesota blues-rock trio Teeth
Two thirds of the group, Levi Henry and Nick Novotny, joined "Headwaters" on June 6, 2025.
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Rock opera, a cheeky track from a London rapper and Alex G's latest bop
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.
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US Steel permit requests reignite debate over wild rice sulfate limits
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.
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MN building coalition strives for a new sustainability spirit
High‑performance and low‑emissions are key goals laid out by the recently launched Minnesota Efficient Builders Coalition.
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MN task forces on lowering health care costs take flight
A new statewide research project created by the Legislature is connecting the dots in trying to make health care affordable for everyone.
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Northern Minnesotans react to Walz pick, possible Flanagan governorship
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.
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White Earth State Forest land transfer bill stirs up access questions
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.
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Three upcoming events for environment-minded Northern Minnesotans
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.
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'Outdoor School for All' grant program becomes law in Minnesota
The law allocates $848,000 to support accredited residential environmental learning centers in offering multi-day, overnight experiences focused on outdoor-based learning.
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Election skepticism part of Crosslake’s push to handle absentee ballots
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.
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