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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.

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4 more file for SD6, and Ruud won't run; St. Louis County Schools moving to 4-day week

And: Two public meetings are planned for next week on the Boswell Solar project in Cohasset; and new family resources centers are coming to St. Louis County.

4 more file for SD6, and Ruud won't run; St. Louis County Schools moving to 4-day week

Listen · 5:10

Brief filing period opens to wide pool of candidates for special SD election; Rock Ridge s...

Plus: A bipartisan bill to change the exemption process for schools with Native American mascots is making progress in the state Senate; and MnDOT and St. Louis County will host an informational meeting on road construction happening this year on Highway 53 in Eveleth.

Brief filing period opens to wide pool of candidates for special SD election; Rock Ridge s...

Listen · 5:07

Weekly News Team update with the KAXE Morning Show

This week, Reporter Larissa Donovan talks about a rural post office closure, upcoming special election, federal impacts on tribal colleges and the 20th anniversary of the Red Lake High School shooting.

At the Capitol with Report for Minnesota: Nitrate fixes, Native veterans, medical cannabis

News Director Chelsey Perkins catches up on what's happening in St. Paul with Report for Minnesota student journalists Yvette Higgins, Sam Siedow and Elias Thomas.

At the Capitol with Report for Minnesota: Nitrate fixes, Native veterans, medical cannabis

Listen · 9:40

Eichorn will be released to halfway house; Farnsworth named IRRRB chair

Plus: First candidates file for Senate District 6 special election; a Brainerd bus driver's medical emergency leaves kids stranded; and symposium highlights efforts to improve operations at Sanford-Bemidji.

Eichorn will be released to halfway house; Farnsworth named IRRRB chair

Listen · 5:13

Judge will reconsider Eichorn's release; Walz sets dates for special election

Plus: Tariff talks bring uncertainty to affordable housing projects; and a memorial for Native American veterans might soon be erected at the MN State Capitol.

Judge will reconsider Eichorn's release; Walz sets dates for special election

Listen · 5:07

Prosecutors urge court to keep Eichorn in jail over 'attempt to obstruct justice;' 5 more ...

Plus: the winter sports season has come to an end, with Northland boys basketball teams having a strong finish at the weekend's state tournament.

Prosecutors urge court to keep Eichorn in jail over 'attempt to obstruct justice;' 5 more ...

Listen · 5:10

Red Lake HS community commemorates 20 years since tragedy

A group of former students spearheaded the "3-21-05" project to establish a permanent memorial on the shores of Lower Red Lake to honor the lives lost in the school shooting.

2nd candidate declares for vacant Eichorn seat; Hibbing and Rock Ridge face millions in cuts

And: Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in three new locations; and solar power gives Ely resort new life.

2nd candidate declares for vacant Eichorn seat; Hibbing and Rock Ridge face millions in cuts

Listen · 5:12

Eichorn resigns from MN Senate; Layoffs target 630 employees at Cliffs mines

Plus: Red Lake will remember victims of the state's deadliest school shooting 20 years later; and the Grand Rapids fire chief saved a woman from a house fire.

Eichorn resigns from MN Senate; Layoffs target 630 employees at Cliffs mines

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