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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gary Farmer (Cayuga) and Keith Secola (Anishinaabe) are bringing the Ancestral Fires tour to Virginia, Bemidji and Grand Rapids, March 12-14, 2026.

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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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.