Up North Report
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Stay up to date on what's happening up north with KAXE / KBXE News, bringing you the top stories across Northern Minnesota. KAXE / KBXE is the oldest rural community radio station in the U.S. and an independent NPR affiliate.
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Stay up to date on what's happening up north with KAXE / KBXE News, bringing you the top stories across Northern Minnesota. KAXE / KBXE is the oldest rural community radio station in the U.S. and an independent NPR affiliate.
Language:
English
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https://www.kaxe.org
Episodes
Iron Range man accused of murder back in custody on domestic assault
4/25/2026
Plus: Essentia Health recently broke ground on a $12 million expansion of the Fosston hospital's emergency room.
Duration:00:05:00
Blandin Foundation alleges Wells Fargo mismanaged trust; GOP infighting, new DFL candidates shape 7th District race
4/24/2026
And: Minnesota Outdoors Recreation Industry Partnership will share economic impact report at Brainerd event Tuesday, April 28.
Duration:00:05:01
Authorities investigate Cass Lake shooting; Northern MN personnel respond to grass fires
4/23/2026
Plus: Bemidji Area Schools approved a 3-year teaching contract along with $2.7 million in staff reductions; Gov. Tim Walz signed the nursing home "happy hour" bill into law; and the Lakes Area Food Shelf opened a new location in Baxter.
Duration:00:05:00
Month to go in legislative session; Grand Rapids mulls new vision for park
4/22/2026
Plus: The city of Virginia will begin removing and replacing ash trees in a proactive move against the invasive emerald ash borer.
Duration:00:05:00
I Falls girls hockey coach charged with theft; Hubbard County man charged with fraud
4/21/2026
And: Most of Northern MN under spring burning restrictions; SNF open houses Thursday, Monday; and Northland students to compete in speech, robotics state meets.
Duration:00:05:00
House blocks NDA bill in committee, still has narrow path forward
4/20/2026
Plus: Industry data show Minnesotans seeing large spikes in car and house insurance premiums; and the Bemidji community gathers for Officer Chad Museus' final escort after 28 years in law enforcement.
Duration:00:05:00
Fire near BSU prompts evacuations; 9 vying for DFL endorsement in 8th District
4/18/2026
Plus: Cuyuna rec area trails will fully reopen soon as easement dispute drags on.
Duration:00:05:00
Senate reverses mining ban near BWCAW; Iron Range manufacturer to close
4/17/2026
Plus: Lockdown at Northwest Technical College; downtown Walker evacuated as natural gas line damaged; and a man missing in St. Louis County was found five days later by family.
Duration:00:05:00
S-M passes referendum, Aitkin's fails; St. Louis County finds workaround to use PLAs
4/16/2026
And: Sen. Amy Klobuchar has raised almost $5 million in the first two months of her gubernatorial campaign; and three Northern Minnesota communities will get planning assistance from MnDOT.
Duration:00:05:00
Smith urges colleagues to protect BWCA in Senate floor speech; Rock Ridge sticks to 5 day week
4/15/2026
Plus: A complex land dispute in the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area leads to a developer turning to state lawmakers for a solution.
Duration:00:05:00
Hibbing woman dies after self-inflicted fire; St. Louis County authorities seek missing man near Greaney
4/14/2026
Plus: State lawmakers are considering bills to address Greater Minnesota housing needs; MnDOT has several road construction projects planned in the Northland; and the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority awarded grants to five Northland communities.
Duration:00:05:00
North Star Students: N-K's Maddy, Abby Koivisto are 'shining examples'
4/13/2026
Their schedules are booked solid, and graduation is only a few weeks away, but seniors Maddy and Abby Koivisto are engaged in class every day and always willing to lend a hand.
Duration:00:05:00
Reforest Bemidji sees 'overwhelming response'; Red Lake Nation College gets $7M grant
4/11/2026
And: Minnesota-based nonprofit says Big Tech fight reminiscent of Big Tobacco crackdown; and National Weather Service offering free weather spotter classes.
Duration:00:05:00
Hibbing School Board approves $1.5 million in staff cuts; Beltrami County seeks legislative fix to disaster aid
4/10/2026
And: Central Lakes College President Hara Charlier is leaving the school; and a new report is concerned with the DNR's plans for electronic licenses this spring.
Duration:00:05:01
Carlton County sheriff to retire; Bill aims to protect wild rice from boaters
4/9/2026
Plus: Minnesota to select first youth poet laureate; Beltrami County seeks parks committee members; and Superior National Forest to begin prescribed fires.
Duration:00:05:00
Brainerd overnight shelter to remain open this summer; MN Chief Justice to retire
4/8/2026
And: Experts say AI could have a big impact on Minnesota's labor force.
Duration:00:05:01
Aitkin School Board accepts principal resignation; Rural EMS crews push for state aid
4/7/2026
Plus: The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission will accept comment on Minnesota Power's proposed transmission line project; and the Minnesota Department of Health updated its guidelines for eating fish from Arrowhead lakes.
Duration:00:05:01
Specialized mental health treatment court kicks off in Itasca County
4/6/2026
The cross-jurisdictional court includes the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe and is intended to reduce recidivism among participants in a highly intensive, court-supervised treatment program.
Duration:00:05:00
Partners call Grand Rapids research office closure a major loss; Sen. Klobuchar visits Bemidji
4/4/2026
Plus: The Grand Rapids Economic Development Agency will use state funds to demolish the former Itasca Farm Co-op.
Duration:00:05:00
Remer grass fire burns 40 acres; USFS Grand Rapids research office to close
4/3/2026
Plus: St. Louis County to choose between local labor or risking federal funds.
Duration:00:05:00