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The 180-mile electrical transmission line from Grand Rapids to St. Cloud will reportedly boost grid reliability and resilience in Northern and central Minnesota.

Families and friends of Nevaeh Kingbird and Jeremy Jourdain will host a candlelight vigil at Paul Bunyan Park at 5 p.m. on Oct. 25, 2025.

Charles Justus, 43, is accused of entering a trailer and stabbing a man he believed was having an affair with his wife, Danielle Westphal, 51. Both face numerous felonies.

Leech Lake Band members and their descendants are eligible to receive individual assistance from FEMA following the June 21, 2025, windstorm that swept through the western portion of the reservation.

During the week of Oct. 14, 2025, we enjoy reports of the first frost, migrating monarchs, and milkweed pods opening. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Reporter Megan Buffington attends Grand Rapids' city government academy, which teaches how the city runs to help inform residents and increase civic engagement.

Iron Range voters colored the political map a deep red Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, but also sent a strong message of wanting change to candidates up and down the ballot.

The Trump administration recently rolled out a $1 billion plan to combat rising egg prices, but experts are skeptical on some of the plan's strategies.

During the week of Sept. 23, 2025, we enjoy reports of black bears, migrating insects, and skunks scrounging for grubs. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Warming water may have an outsized impact on the legendary lake, which has been protected for decades.

County staff are working with local jurisdictions to gather and submit damage assessment estimates to the State of Minnesota Homeland Security Emergency Management Division.

For Marian Adcock, a love of nature helped her make the transition from medical center executive and CEO to botanical artist. Adcock’s work in colored pencil will be featured May 17 through June 11 at Ripple River Gallery near Bay Lake. An opening reception is set for 3-5 p.m. Saturday, May 20.

On June 23rd, 2022, the Medical Staff at Grand Itasca Hospital and Clinic honored KAXE for our dedication to community health during the Covid 19 pandemic in northern Minnesota. Click the player above to hear Heidi Holtan and Kari Hedlund interview Dr. Simon Lick of Grand Itasca.

The Itasca Economic Development Corporation seeks to grow the Itasca County economy through education, research, and outreach that creates business opportunities. To do so, the IEDC organizes events and initiatives around northern Minnesota. Joining Heidi Holtan on the KAXE Morning Show is the President and CEO of the IEDC, Tamara Lowney. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation

Margi Preus' new middle-grade novel is an enchanting adventure, recommended for all ages.

KAXE's weekly live music spotlight features Colleen "Boss Mama" Myhre, Wild Horses, Mike Munson, Thomas X, and Corey Medina & Brothers.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Betafuse, Red Thread, Hobo Revival, The Mighty Trains Band, the Duluth Homegrown Music Festival and more.

Candidates are Itasca County Attorney Matti Adam, Pennington County Attorney Seamus Duffy, solo practitioner Tom Kuesel, Clearwater County Attorney Kathryn Lorsbach, and Symon Schindler-Syme, assistant county attorney in Beltrami County.

Wind speeds ranging 45-60+ mph were recorded in Northern Minnesota after storms fired up in the late afternoon. Dozens of 911 calls poured in as people reported downed power lines and trees.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts features Chris Koza, Paul Lawrence & Lucas K, Gear Daddies & Ripplesippi Fest, and Corey Medina & Brothers.