Park Rapids

KAXE's weekly list of shows near you features Wussow's One Week, Superior Siren, McKeon Hugh Roberts, Junkyard Mule, The Oxbows, Carter Junction, Hoot Owls, Kelley Smith, LaPlant Road and Everybird.

Minnesotans will vote on the permanent school fund amendment, and Northern Minnesotans will decide on local school and township questions in the 2026 midterm election.

Pat Mikesh and Liz Stone are running for Park Rapids mayor.

David De La Hunt and Andrew McFarlane are running for Hubbard County Commissioner District 1. Cory Aukes and Donn Hoffman are running for Commissioner District 3. Jimmy Hansen and Anthony (Tony) Petrie are running for sheriff. Mark W. Johnson and Carol Lynn Swaggert are running for Soil and Water Conservation District 5.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Jordan Messerole, Bruce Archer, Nathan Neuman, Knife Emoji, Tattletale, and Christopher David Hanson.

Events this week include an art leap in the Park Rapids area and an ATV ride to benefit Iron Range cancer patients.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Severio Mancieri, Thomas X, Me & Er, and The Cropdusters.

Events this week include the return of the classic movie series in Bigfork, Pride in the Park in Brainerd and art receptions in Aitkin and Bemidji.

Events this week include a family forest day in Bemidji and an artist reception near Deerwood.

Mike Wiener narrowly defeated Paul Utke in the Aug. 11, 2026, primary. Utke was initially reported as the winner due to an error in the results reporting in Todd County.