Virginia MN

Events this week include a pancake fundraiser and curling watch parties in Grand Rapids, "MusiKaravan" in Hibbing, Bemidji Contra Dance and a symphony orchestra concert in Virginia.

Also honored Thursday was Wendell Hudspeth with the Meritorious Citizenship Award, presented to citizens who assisted the state patrol and provided a service to the public.

Events this week include "Clue" and a book sale in Bemidji, Sled and Snowshoe Spectacular in Chisholm, a Jim Roelofs talk in Brainerd and Palisade's Midwinter Festival.

The government did not present any witnesses to meet its burden to establish probable cause and instead moved to dismiss the complaint.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features The Smoking Desk, IROMAPALOOZA, Bumps On a Log, and Charley Wagner.

From Ada to Winnie and Anders to Wylder, Northern Minnesotans' 2025 baby names range from one-of-a-kind to one-of-many.

Events over the next two weeks include two activities at Lake Bemidji State Park, a hockey tournament in Baxter and the First Friday Art Walk in Grand Rapids.

The agreement with the Minnesota Nurses Association was reached after 10 bargaining sessions beginning in July 2025.

Nine Northern Minnesota electric cooperatives and municipal utilities were awarded state dollars for grid resilience, including Virginia and Clearwater-Polk Electric Coop.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Rangers, Saltydog, Weary Ramblers, and Caige Jambor.