Grand Rapids

Maple syruping season has arrived in Minnesota, and nature centers around the state are hosting events celebrating the sugar bush.

If the Legislature advances all 36 proposals, perhaps one-quarter of Minnesotans could encounter a local sales tax proposal on an upcoming ballot. Outside the metro, 17 cities and five counties are seeking legislative approval for local sales tax increases, including Grand Rapids and Beltrami County.

The event will cover topics such as new ideas for carbon-smart architecture, cold climate heat pump systems and healthy forest ecology.

See Mack at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday at Rapids Brewing in Grand Rapids or at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Rail River Folk School in Bemidji.

The Itasca Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) creates and retains quality jobs in Itasca County through education, research, and connections with businesses.

The Forest History Center brings to life a recreated 1900s-era logging camp and floating cook shack moored on the Mississippi River. The site also includes a 1930s forest ranger's cabin, fire tower, self-guided trails and a visitor center with interactive exhibits about Minnesota’s forests. The Forest History Center is located at 2609 County Road 76, near Highways 169 and 2 in Grand Rapids.

From the Lakeland PBS Brainerd, MN, Studio. Rick Blake (DFL) and Ben Davis (R) discuss, debate, and share their plans and ideas for District 6A. KAXE News Director Heidi Holtan serves as a panelist for this #Election2022 coverage.

Candidates in Minnesota Senate District 6 met in Lakeland PBS' Debate Night 2022 on October 17th. KAXE's Heidi Holtan served as a debate panelist in this matchup between Sen. Justin Eichorn (R) and Steve Samuelson (DFL).

Andrew Downing is a multi-instrumentalist who has collaborated with artists across the spectrum of genres. He produces and records in his home studio, and he recently collaborated with Mary Gauthier and John Bauer on "Today". Downing stopped by the KAXE studio to chat with Kari Hedlund on his new musical directions and what it means to have success in the music industry. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation.

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