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KAXE covered natural disasters, federal funding chaos, Eichorn's arrest and resignation, mining permits and wild rice, library budget cuts, sheriffs teaming with ICE and more.

It was a packed house for Misty Jarvi, Rhys Britt and their two daughters' home dedication one week before Christmas 2025.

Meal service at the YMCA in Grand Rapids will begin Jan. 6, 2026, and take place 4:30-6 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.

The Jake Haapajoki Memorial Cup is Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Baxter. Funds raised will go toward scholarships for students entering the mental health field.

Site preparation for future development includes demolishing three structures in various stages of decay. The work will make room for a new YMCA and 98-room hotel.

Child care providers, local officials and families discussed the high costs of child care and the low wages of child care workers during the Bemidji Affordability Forum on Dec. 3, 2025.

Plus: the first snowstorm of the season is expected to fall on the Northland on key Thanksgiving travel dates; and the United Way of Bemidji Area is coordinating two toy drives this holiday season.

The United Way of Bemidji Area is coordinating toy drives to serve low-income families in Beltrami, Clearwater and Hubbard counties.

The Brainerd lakes area organization's mission is to end homelessness and lift people out of poverty. Its Creekside Community continues to expand. Donations are being accepted to help furnish new homes.

The new building style is more affordable and saves families money by being more energy efficient, according to the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity.