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Pequot Lakes, Pine River-Backus and Nevis are all posing ballot questions to voters and aim to upgrade or expand school facilities.

Abby Daman's coaches said she is a "strong silent example of what hard work can look like." Her work ethic and positive attitude are why she's KAXE's first-ever North Star Student.

The new building style is more affordable and saves families money by being more energy efficient, according to the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity.

The budget crunch in Thief River Falls underscores the challenges facing districts throughout greater Minnesota: They need increasingly skeptical, aging residents to vote for higher taxes in an era of rising attacks on public schooling in the national media.

The facility agreement approved by the Cass County Board represents a switch from its current partner Crow Wing County after an 18-year contractual relationship.

A special election this November 2025 will decide whether to build a new school to replace Rippleside, which has several issues from space to health risks.

KAXE listeners reached out in droves during the COVID-19 pandemic. KAXE is independent and local, telling the stories of Northern Minnesota through music, news, conversations and events.

The Lady Slipper Scenic Byway committee worked to secure funding for a pedestrian bridge near Bemidji, but more money is needed to explore a possible ancient burial site.

Ann Sullivan and Arvis Thompson are running for Cook County District 4.

Since June, Brainerd community members have been highlighting excerpts of books allegedly available at a middle school library, with a formal challenge underway for "Empire of Storms" by Sarah J. Maas.

Turnover rates may be high due to the nature of the job. But some providers think workers need to toughen up.

The White Earth Reservation Business Council stated in a news release that the forest would remain open to all Minnesotans if the bill passes this session, but local government officials are raising concerns.

KAXE News Director Chelsey Perkins hosted a candidate roundtable discussion via Zoom with four candidates younger than 35 who are running for office in 2024.

Amy Gordon, Roger D. Hoplin, Carrie Maurer-Ackerman, Brent Passarella and David Sheley are running for I.S.D. 2174, Pine River-Backus, School Board.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Stella Standingbear, Annie Humphrey, Thomas X, GB Leighton and The Jorgensons, the Virginia Sisters, Between Howls and more.

This show strives to take an in-depth look at some natural resource-based issues important to our region. We’ll not only discuss the problems, but also attempt to highlight some creative solutions. We’re starting a new series looking at the history of our local forests.

Minnesota’s end-of-life care economy is in many ways healthy, but retaining nursing home workers is a persistent and growing challenge, particularly in rural communities.

The rally featured union leadership from across the state and state legislators including Rep. Dave Lislegard, DFL-Aurora, and Sen. Grant Hauschild, DFL-Hermantown.

The position was vacated after a turbulent first quarter of 2023, that included a formal vote to remove the former city manager in April. Three candidates were identified as finalists out of a pool of 30, with the Bemidji City Council's hiring decision to possibly come next week.

Cutting emissions from mining is expected to be a bigger challenge than cleaning up cars or even power plants — because electric alternatives aren't widely available for powering furnaces and other equipment.