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The 15th Annual KAXE Mississippi River Festival is set for Friday and Saturday, July 19th & 20th at the KAXE amphitheater in Grand Rapids. This year’s…

Adam Swanson’s work includes dozens of murals across the state, including in Chisholm, and paintings hanging on gallery walls in places ranging from Duluth and Minneapolis to South Africa and Turkey.

girlsBEST, or girls Building Economic Success Together, is a grantmaking and awareness program to improve economic outcomes for girls 12-18.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts features Pert Near Sandstone, Grace Potter with Mae Simpson and The Fish Heads.

Some of the area's 9 million lost trees are available as free mulch for a limited time. None of the damaged trees on public lands were included in storm damage tallies.

Six rural Northern Minnesota teams advanced to the 2025 girls basketball state tournament, which begins Wednesday, March 12, 2025, on the University of Minnesota campus.

The 401 Water Quality Certification is required when construction-related activities are proposed near a navigable lake, river, stream or adjacent wetland in Minnesota.

A similar hearing for Bemidji residents will be hosted at the Sanford Event Center on Oct. 8, 2025.

The event series offers education and connection for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Brainerd lakes area, featuring rotating hosts and discussion topics.

Here's a list of meals across the region. All meals are Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, unless otherwise noted.

Drawing in students throughout Minnesota from local fire departments and tribal, state and federal wildland fire management agencies, the academy is one of Minnesota's largest interagency fire training events.

The initiative includes nearly $18.3 million to help Minnesota hospitals and health centers purchase ultrasound imaging devices and an additional $8.1 million to boost sonography and point of care ultrasound training opportunities across the state.

The $10 million, 63-unit project is proposed for two blocks on Second Street, north of the Grand Rapids Public Library and KAXE studios.

Incumbent Commissioner Tim Sumner and challenger Frank Duresky will advance to the general election in November.

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.

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.