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The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists highlights the best work from around the state. This year, that includes reporting and photography from KAXE News.

The mission of KAXE News is to ensure we provide our listeners and readers with the highest-quality independent, fact-based news and information about Northern Minnesota.

Of the awards given to journalists, the RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards are among the most respected journalism awards in the world.

The mission of KAXE News is to ensure we provide our listeners and readers with the highest-quality independent, fact-based news and information about Northern Minnesota.

The St. Louis County Attorney's Office successfully petitioned for the student to be placed under an extreme risk protection order, Minnesota's new red flag law.

We’ve published more than 500 stories about Northern Minnesota in the Local News section of kaxe.org, including 180+ episodes of our daily newscast, the Up North Report.

Rob and Krista Sjostrand plan to open Roots and Wings Early Learning Center by late summer 2025, offering more than 100 slots for child care in a region facing a shortage.

AFSCME Local 454 has been striking since March 6 after the city withdrew its most recent contract offer.

Minnesota's warm, dry winter has led to an early spring wildfire season across the state. Experts explain more and share safety and prevention tips.

The Thunderhawks play their first game of the Minnesota State High School League state hockey tournament 8 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.