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A 911 caller reported the incident the evening of Nov. 18, 2025, near Snellman. No injuries were reported, but law enforcement is asking for help identifying a suspect.

Manufacturers are pushing for the renewal of funding for a program that helps small to mid-size companies.

The USDA allowed emergency actions on millions of acres of national forest land, including the Superior and Chippewa, pointing to fire risk, forest health and timber needs.

Northern Township has planned to construct a municipal wastewater facility for years, even acquiring federal grants. Bemidji filed a countersuit to annex Lake Bemidji this spring, prompting the administrative trial.

Wild rice plays a key spiritual and cultural role in Ojibwe, Dakota and other tribal traditions. A significant portion of the wild rice in Minnesota is located within Ojibwe reservations or treaty-ceded territory.

An air quality alert has been issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency due to smoke from wildfires in Quebec that cycled around a low-pressure system near Hudson Bay, looping back into northwestern Minnesota.

With berries scarce in the forest, opportunistic bears will seek alternative food sources like garbage and bird feeders.

State House results show Northern Minnesota leans red, but precinct-level data reveal a mix of red, blue and purple, offering a fuller picture of the region's politics.

In 2021, about 14% of Minnesota women had no birthing hospital within 30 minutes, according to a report from the nonprofit March of Dimes.

"Gumshoe" by Samantha Crain is KAXE's Album of the Week for May 12-18, 2025.

Critical fire weather returned to Northern Minnesota on Tuesday, but firefighters' efforts paid off, as lines held and containment even increased.

'Bhangra Rangeela' by Red Baraat is KAXE's Album of the Week for May 19-25, 2025.

Listen as the KAXE Music Team puts a wrap on music released in February and other great listens in the "Monthly Music Recap," part of our new "Headwaters" program.

"Lonesome Drifter" by Charley Crockett is KAXE's Album of the Week for March 24-30, 2025.

"Big Tuba" by Hot 8 Brass Brand is KAXE's Album of the Week for March 3-9, 2025.

Three fires burn in the Boundary Waters amid dry fall conditions. Elevated fire risk prompted burning restrictions in the Superior National Forest and much of the Arrowhead.

District I Rep. Perry Drift resigned Aug. 12, 2025, following a DWI arrest and months of turmoil following an altercation. This is the band's second special election this year.

The Itasca County Sheriff's Office said the 32-year-old was the only occupant of the side-by-side when it crashed early Aug. 26, 2025.

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Herbert’s presentation speaks to life as a student at the Bemidji State Teachers College and the 20 students out of many who left the college during WWII for military service and were later killed in action.