Election 2024

KAXE covered pushback on the LGBTQ+ community, changes in rural health care delivery, a coal ash spill at Boswell Energy Center, tribal land back efforts, helium mining and more.

Trump has vowed to reverse the Superior National Forest mining moratorium as a priority after he’s sworn in, which he can do under his executive authority.

Northern Minnesota schools like Grygla and Lake of the Woods face budget shortfalls caused by declining enrollment and insufficient state funding.

Ives was reelected posthumously. A special election to fill his seat will be in February or April. Candidate filings open Wednesday, Nov. 27.

International Falls, Eveleth and Gilbert saw mostly successful write-in campaigns, while Kettle River, Federal Dam and Wrenshall races were decided by luck of the draw.

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.

Democrats still control the Minnesota Senate and the governor’s office. Divided government in recent years has often led to acrimony and stalemate.

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.

KAXE volunteer photographer Lorie Shaull captured Election Day 2024 in northeastern and north-central Minnesota.

Through canvassing boards, official certifications and electoral college ceremonies, a lot has to happen for a vote to be certified.