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Stay up to date on what's happening up north with KAXE News, bringing you the top local news and information across Northern Minnesota. New episodes six days a week.KAXE is the oldest rural community radio station in the U.S. and an independent NPR member station.

Most Recent Episodes

July 20, 2024: Unicon21 brings unique community to Bemidji

And: A Grand Rapids berry farmer is adding solar power to his revenue stream and a Brainerd-based pilot will be honored for her actions during a canoeist rescue in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

July 19, 2024: Testing continues at site of Minnesota Power wastewater spill

Plus: As Fosston and Essentia Health's contract may soon end, the city hires the former Fosston hospital admin for transition under new leadership; and Amazon will build a distribution center in Baxter.

July 19, 2024: Testing continues at site of Minnesota Power wastewater spill

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July 18, 2024: MN Power reports leak at Cohasset Boswell Energy site

Plus: Ogema woman dies while in custody in Fargo; the Brainerd Dispatch will no longer print newspapers in-house, prompting layoffs; and U.S. Sen. Tina Smith visited farmers in Blackduck to discuss the wet spring and the next Farm Bill.

July 17, 2024: DNR confirms zebra mussels in Polk County lake

Plus: MnDOT is repainting turn arrows, crosswalks on Hwy 169 in Grand Rapids; Bemidji will host its first-ever rental housing summit; MN will begin challenging a federal broadband map; and a new law aims to encourage education among older drivers.

July 16, 2024: Clearwater County responds to 2 drowning reports

Plus: New financial assistance program available to flood-impacted residents; Bemidji State University launches internship program with Polaris manufacturing facility; and the Olympics of unicycling is underway in Bemidji.

July 15, 2024: Cities grapple with cannabis business, unclear guidance

Cities in Minnesota can impose moratoriums on cannabis businesses coming to town through Jan. 1, 2025, and continue to discuss the "where" and "when" through its ordinance process.

July 15, 2024: Cities grapple with cannabis business, unclear guidance

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July 13-14, 2024: Minnesota North College eliminates out-state tuition rates

Plus: Petition to remove Rep. Josh Heintzeman from the ballot fails; public to weigh in on home energy rebates; DNR proposes sale of school trust lands in the BWCAW; and a new park will open soon in Crow Wing County.

July 13-14, 2024: Minnesota North College eliminates out-state tuition rates

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July 12, 2024: Hibbing Council approves new purchase for HRA

Plus: Gas stations in Moose Lake and Proctor will receive funding for fast-charging electric vehicle stations; a business in Tower has an opportunity following the bear canister requirements in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness; and experts say employers can do a lot to keep workers cool and hydrated during Minnesota's first stretch of hot days this summer.

July 11, 2024: BCA IDs Crookston officer who shot, killed man at homeless shelter

Plus: Spongy moth treatments begin Thursday in St. Louis County; rental application fees can add up for people in need of housing; and the DNR recognizes new big fish records.

July 11, 2024: BCA IDs Crookston officer who shot, killed man at homeless shelter

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July 10, 2024: Flooded out businesses scramble for relief, solutions

Plus: What to do with your mail or absentee ballot; advocates tout efforts to prevent deforestation in Minnesota; and the Judy Garland Museum wants to buy back the ruby slippers.

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