Northwest Minnesota

A family member confirmed all three victims are in stable condition after they suffered gunshot wounds in Bemidji's Itasca Loop neighborhood on May 7, 2026.

MPCA meteorologists are predicting an active air quality season for 2026, comparable to 2024. A strong El Niño cycle is expected to bring warmer and drier conditions.

A red flag warning means fires can spread quickly and grow out of control under the predicted weather conditions, including strong winds and low relative humidity.

Over 30 Northlanders from more than 20 schools earned "Spotlight on the Arts" awards to have their work featured at the state festival May 9, 2026, at Wayzata High School.

The "KAXE Morning Show" featured fishing guide Jeff Sundin, Anne Dougherty of Wambolt Cabins in Nevis, and Visit Grand Rapids Director Megan Christenson on the tourism economy in Itasca County.

DFL and Republican delegates have been endorsing candidates throughout the Northland, an early step in setting the stage for the November election.

Events this week include plant sales in Bemidji, Hibbing Community Connect and a jazz festival in Brainerd.

Native and non-Native community members came together for a special event on a national day of remembrance for missing and murdered Indigenous relatives.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features The John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, Corpse Reviver, Eric Cyr and Corey Medina & Brothers.

Bemidji State University Alumni and Foundation launched the "Replant our Roots" campaign after 200 trees were toppled in the June 2025 windstorm.