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A veteran and historian share their experience with the program from the United Way of Northeastern Minnesota. Veterans from the Iron Range and Koochiching and Lake of the Woods counties can participate.

St. Louis County Public Works engineers completed design work for the reconstruction of County Highway 100 in Aurora, with a design meeting scheduled Nov. 13, 2025.

Abby Daman's coaches said she is a "strong silent example of what hard work can look like." Her work ethic and positive attitude are why she's KAXE's first-ever North Star Student.

Plus: the city of Walker is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Walker City Council, with applications due by noon on Nov. 26, 2025.

And: Minnesota school districts unpack the results of Tuesday's special elections.

And: BCA confirms accuracy of breath tests; Two Northlanders medal in cross-country; and Five Northern Minnesota volleyball and eight football teams earn state berths.

Uncertainty around SNAP benefits has brought a lot of attention to food insecurity. Nonprofits have to figure out how to meet growing needs, now and into the future.

And: Hotel, event center and restaurant planned for Bemidji's rail corridor; and Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship applications close Nov. 1, 2025.

Plus: Tips for supporting food shelves as SNAP benefits run out; and DNR sets Upper Red Lake winter walleye limit at four.

Toward Zero Deaths aims to reduce the number of deaths on MN roadways. The Hwy 169 Task Force formed in response to 10 fatal crashes between Grand Rapids and Keewatin since 2019.