Aitkin

The Jan. 28, 2026, meeting will give the public an opportunity to provide feedback on the DNR's proposed changes to the Public Waters Inventory list as part of a statewide update effort.

Voters narrowly shot down plans for a new school, transportation center and wellness center in November 2025. The new ask is about one-third less and a bit smaller in scope.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Rich Mattson & Germaine Gemberling, Charlie Parr with Water Cat, Charley Wagner, and Corey Medina & Brothers.

From Ada to Winnie and Anders to Wylder, Northern Minnesotans' 2025 baby names range from one-of-a-kind to one-of-many.

Events this week include "A Very Good Christmas Carol" and the Heartland Lakes Community Tree Lighting in Park Rapids, Night We Light in Bemidji and Festival of Lights in Walker.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Gaelynn Lea and Amy Abts, Christopher David Hanson, J Streitz and Between Howls.

Two Northland athletes medaled at the 2025 state cross-country meet, and six others finished in the top 20.

Twelve Northern Minnesota teams will race in the Twin Cities on Nov. 1, 2025, plus 37 individual qualifiers from across the Northland.

Aitkin, Badger, Clearbrook-Gonvick, Cook County, Crosby-Ironton, Deer River, Hibbing, Lake of the Woods, Roseau, Wadena-Deer Creek, Walker-Hackensack-Akeley, Warroad & Win-E-Mac are the districts with special elections.

Sixteen school districts and one township in the Northland will have special elections on Nov. 4, 2025. Early voting begins Sept. 19.