North-Central Minnesota

Events this week include county fairs in Bagley, Brainerd, Chisholm and Northome.

The walk on July 25, 2026, spanned 13 miles from Big Sandy Lake in McGregor to Tamarack, with women taking turns carrying a bucket of water.

The building sustained significant damage near its front entry. U.S. Postal Service officials designated a temporary location for operations until further notice.

The event was the 11th Gii-Ishkonigewag Pow Wow put on annually by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Boss Mama, Haley E Rydell, Steve Solkela, Mae Simpson, Sam Miltich, The Jimmys, Bruce Archer, Kelley Smith, Zarjafest and many more!

A lack of answers about potential impacts fueled skepticism in an already wary community. Mine leaders say it's too early in the process to answer many of the questions.

Events this week also include the opening of Lakes Area Music Festival in Brainerd, performances of "Cabaret" in Park Rapids and the Lake Bemidji Dragon Boat Festival.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Between Howls, The Bitter Spills, Six Mile Grove, and Project: Constellation.

Law enforcement has identified a family in connection with the May 2026 fire in northern Crow Wing County, but they've been uncooperative, and the sheriff doesn't expect charges.

Community members and dancers provided a healing space for the grieving family of Rikki Skog, 37, whose body was found July 16, 2026, under suspicious circumstances.