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Chelsey Perkins/KAXEAfter arbitrators found no breach of contract with Essentia Health ending labor and delivery services at Fosston, the city announced it is seeking to end the provider's role in the hospital. -
Ekaterina Bolovtsova via PexelsA federal judge rejected most of Justin Eichorn's defense motions to dismiss the case or suppress evidence in a Nov. 26, 2025, order and recommendation. -
Contributed/National Center for Missing and Exploited ChildrenThe state assisted Chisholm Police in investigating a report of possible human bones in a basement Dec. 2, 2025. After an initial investigation, the bones are not thought to be human. -
Contributed/Brian Arole / MinnPostThose who have high hopes for cannabis dispensaries in Greater Minnesota say the bottleneck is contributing to supply shortages, stymying businesses trying to break into the industry. -
Contributed/Canva Pro graphicThe Eveleth Police Department said it responded to a report of a shooting the afternoon of Dec. 2, 2025, in southern Fayal Township. The victim was taken to a Duluth hospital. -
Plus: A Minneapolis-based attorney announced his bid for the Republican nomination in the 2026 Governor's race; and the Minnesota DNR says winter is the best time to prune oaks to prevent oak wilt. -
Contributed/Getty Images via Minnesota ReformerU.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced the investigation into claims that fraud in the state is funding terrorism overseas. -
Contributed/Tammy BobrowskyBemidji writer Mike Herbert’s new book “They Answered the Call” tells the often-overlooked histories of 102 brave and determined women from Beltrami County who served in the U.S. military in WWII. -
Contributed/Minnesota Department of Public Safety via YouTubeA drunk driver seriously injured a Woodbury man and his son while they vacationed in Itasca County. Now, the man is helping raise awareness during the holidays. -
Contributed/Minnesota News ConnectionAs rural Minnesota becomes more diverse, advocates say more services must be offered in their communities. A new analysis says rural people of color face significant barriers to mental health care.
Chelsey Perkins became the News Director in early 2023 and was tasked with building a new local newsroom at the station. She is based in Brainerd and leads a team of two reporters covering communities across Northern Minnesota from the KAXE studio in Grand Rapids and the KBXE studio in Bemidji.
Megan Buffington joined the KAXE newsroom in 2024 after graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Originally from Pequot Lakes, she is passionate about educating and empowering communities through local reporting.
