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Emma Krab/KAXEThe project proposed by Calumet Reclamation Co. would entail processing legacy stockpiles and tailings for hematite and involve demolishing some historic properties. -
The Hermantown City Council moved the meeting to Oct. 30, 2026, after originally scheduling it for Oct. 27, citing concerns about conflicts with early voting. Protests postponed the original Monday meeting. -
Lorie Shaull/KAXEThe federal low-interest loans are for small businesses and nonprofits in the Minnesota Arrowhead damaged by 2026 summer wildfires. Applications close July 22, 2027. -
Plus: Federal loans available for businesses affected by Boundary Waters summer wildfires. -
Larissa Donovan/KAXEThe Nevis School District is asking voters a three-part question in the 2026 election, representing a $17 million ask to improve its cafeteria, kitchen, entrances and more. -
Plus: Hwy 210/Washington Street reopens in Brainerd.
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ContributedState Sen. Paul Utke lost the 2026 Republican primary election to Rep. Mike Wiener. He said his write-in filing does not indicate an active campaign. -
Chelsey Perkins/KAXEThe construction is part of the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s efforts to reconstruct and improve the highway in 2026 and 2027. -
Contributed/Sam Stukel / U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceThe DNR reminds lakeshore property owners and service providers to carefully check equipment for invasive species as they pull it in for the season. -
Plus: Zebra mussels found in Waubon area lake; New scholarships announced for clean energy jobs; and four Northland soccer teams will compete at state.
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 four reporters covering communities across Northern Minnesota from the KAXE studio in Grand Rapids and the KBXE studio in Bemidji.
Megan Buffington covers North-Central Minnesota from the Brainerd lakes area. Originally from Pequot Lakes, she joined the KAXE newsroom in 2024. Megan previously covered the Arrowhead for KAXE. She is passionate about amplifying Northern Minnesota voices and educating communities through local reporting.
Emma Krab joined KAXE in July of 2026 as a news reporter covering Grand Rapids and the Arrowhead region.
