Coleraine

Cooperative Paul Bunyan Communications reported various projects are on track as construction season in Northern MN nears its end, including those in Coleraine and Bovey.

Events this week include a CommUnity Meals Open House at the Pine River Community Garden, Young Original playing in Hibbing and Swedish genealogy in Chisholm.

At the open house, the public can give feedback on the study of the highway's four-lane sections in Itasca County.

The meetings in Coleraine, Floodwood, Hermantown and Cloquet will allow members of the public to comment and ask questions about the proposed route of the 63-mile line.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features The Cactus Blossoms and Boxcar, Ditty Wish Band, Caleigh, Scott Jasmin, The Brothers Burn Mountain and MorningBird.

The city and county are still in the early stages of crafting their budgets, so the extent of cuts remains unclear.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features MorningBird, LaPlant Road and Everybird, Serotiny and Doyle Turner.

The Itasca County early childhood program was long supported by the Blandin Foundation. A new model may be on the horizon, but for now, cuts are needed.

Events this week include a showing of "Barefoot in the Park" in Hibbing, Syttende Mai in Bemidji, a mental illness workshop in Grand Rapids and Great Lakes sailing and songs.

Plus: The National Association of Letter Carriers' "Stamp Out Hunger" campaign to benefit area food shelves is May 10, 2025; and 32 students from Northern Minnesota will display their art at the Minnesota State High School League's Visual Art State Festival in Golden Valley.