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This fall, the state launched its North Star Promise initiative, where households earning below $80,000 qualify for free tuition at state colleges and universities.

Leaders in Mower County said there are economic benefits of using farmland for solar projects.

Michael Meelhause lost to Bill Batchelder by seven votes and requested a publicly funded recount under state law. The votes for the city precinct will be hand-counted Aug. 28.

The Foxgloves, Davina and the Vagabonds, and the DERECHO Rhythm Section played in the street outside Bemidji Brewing as part of the event co-sponsored by KBXE.

Metsa, 44, was arrested in early July and held for probable cause of criminal sexual conduct charges. He was released after a charging decision could not be reached.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts features Outside People, Aaron Tank, Lucy Kaplansky and Wayward.

The jazz competition will take place Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, with high kick to follow on Saturday. Performances begin at 11:30 a.m. each day.

Larry Hopkins attributes his victory to increased awareness of the special election. He thanked those who helped with his campaign and looks forward to serving Itasca County.

During the Phenology Report for the week of June 10, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer discusses wildflowers, fruit trees and life in the bog.

An official census will be announced by the Board of Regents in early October, but U of M Crookston said it expects to pass the record set in the 2014-15 school year.

Check out highlighted songs from Dry Cleaning, Genesis Owusu, Big Thief, Blue Moon Marquee and Northern Cree, Jeff Tweedy, Cate Le Bon, Jon Batiste and Geese.

The United Way of Bemidji Area is coordinating toy drives to serve low-income families in Beltrami, Clearwater and Hubbard counties.

Superintendent Matt Grose said he's disappointed in the results and hopes the district can learn from the election as it makes tough choices in the near future.

While positive results continue for Pulsar Helium near Babbitt, the state Legislature works to adopt temporary regulations for gas production in Minnesota.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Outside People, the Spring Soirée Musical Fundraiser, Heatbox, and Pride In the Arts.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features the Nature Rocks festival, theyself & Maya Elena, Bemidji Block Party and the Northeast Timberland Band.

Cleveland-Cliffs says the temporary idles "are necessary to re-balance working capital needs and consume excess pellet inventory," according to a statement.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Sept. 16, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers hunting dragonflies, fall colors and phenomenal fungi.

Cherry, Red Lake County, Nevis and Pequot Lakes will compete in the Minnesota State High School League tournament, the last of the winter sports season.

A weather system moving west to east could bring heavy, blowing snow beginning Tuesday morning, Nov. 25, 2025, to much of the state, with more expected on the North Shore.