Up North Report
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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 4 minutes
- Episodes
- 80
- Years Active
- 2025
Nevis man dies from broken neck at swimming beach; Sen. Mitchell announces resignation following jury trial
Plus: A state trooper testified Monday in the case of Cyndi Martin, who faces a criminal vehicular manslaughter charge in Itasca County; and the Bemidji Chamber offers bonus "Chamber Bucks."
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Tue 22 Jul 2025
Expert explains how SNAP cuts will impact health of rural communities
Dr. Hilary Seligman, a University of California, San Francisco professor of medicine, discusses the "triple loss" of SNAP, Medicaid and strong food banks and pantries.
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Mon 21 Jul 2025
Pedestrian found dead in Mahnomen; two found dead in fire near cook
Plus: Minnesota's U.S. representatives split vote on rescission package; the Leech Lake Tribal Council gives permission to Grand Rapids and Deer River to keep mascots; the Roseau River Wildlife Manag…
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Sat 19 Jul 2025
Sen. Smith hospitalized during Senate's rescission vote; Beltrami County hears solid waste update on tree debris
Plus: The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Northland continue to deal with staffing challenges; and MnDOT crews will begin a project on Highway 2 in Grand Rapids starting Monday, July 21.
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Fri 18 Jul 2025
Wadena Sheriff's Office finds body of missing man; Local states of emergency continue in Beltrami County
And: Administrative law judge recommends blocking sale of Minnesota Power parent company ALLETE; Roadwork underway on Highway 89 near Grygla.
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Thu 17 Jul 2025
Suspect killed by St. Louis County deputies; 2nd teen arrested in Cloquet armed robbery
Plus: Hundreds to be laid off after grocery store chain sale in Brainerd lakes area; and Itasca County delays an agreement on Grand Rapids library.
00:05:03 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
Brainerd PD searching for missing woman; Missing man's car found in Cook County
And: One suspect in Cloquet armed robbery in custody; Crow Wing County signs agreement with USDA; and election clerks are getting proactive with messaging to win over skeptics.
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Tue 15 Jul 2025
New elementary school on November bond referendum in Aitkin
Residents will vote on whether to replace aging Rippleside Elementary.
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Mon 14 Jul 2025
Mahnomen deputy arrested for DUI; Sen. Mitchell trial begins Monday
Plus: Denise Slipy announces 2026 Senate District 6 run; Sen. Klobuchar gives speech on floor in support of public media; and Astera Health celebrates the opening of a cancer center in Wadena.
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Sat 12 Jul 2025
Thief River Falls man dies in Mahnomen County crash; Man missing from Lake County
And: Essentia Health advanced practice providers go on strike; and the YMCA and Early EDge to partner on child care in Grand Rapids.
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Fri 11 Jul 2025
Second Harvest addresses Grand Rapids community concerns in Tuesday meeting
Plus: St. Louis County waives permits for rebuilding after wildfires; the Minnesota Department of Agriculture will manage invasive spongy moth; Highway 37 delays in Eveleth
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Thu 10 Jul 2025
Previously missing Cloquet man found near Aitkin; Kansas man drowns at Tettegouche State Park
And: Essentia to close 3 clinics for APP strike; Walz authorizes veterans disaster assistance for Beltrami County; and UCare to cut Medicaid health plans in 5 Northern MN counties.
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Wed 09 Jul 2025
Firework kills 13-year-old boy; 2 die in rural Itasca County head-on collision
Plus: A fire destroys a Floodwood business; five-year anniversary of Cass County missing person; detours in Wadena begin Monday and Tuesday; and railroad crossing work will close roads in St. Louis C…
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Tue 08 Jul 2025
Fireworks charges rare despite strict MN laws; Environmental group sues over tailings basin expansion
And: The Department of Natural Resources seeks comment on upcoming rule changes to bait restrictions and fisheries; and Minnesota allocates $750K for Brainerd skate park.
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Mon 07 Jul 2025
Report raises concerns about MN children's well-being; Community solar program remains in place
Plus: How to care for pets when wildfire smoke impacts air quality; and new signage marks Hwy 169 in honor of Sen. David Tomassoni.
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Sat 05 Jul 2025
MN utility costs may spike due to budget bill; Wildfire debris drop-off site to open
Plus: Grand Itasca will host a new physician residency program; Second Harvest to have public meeting about food bank closure; and fireworks galore across the Northland.
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Fri 04 Jul 2025
Missing Cloquet woman found dead; Sheriffs sue over new jail prescription law
And: Midco Bemidji services mostly restored, and Affinity Plus offering disaster loans; Great Tails Animal Rescue's Anttila wins volunteer of the year; and Superior NF advisory committee meets July 7…
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Thu 03 Jul 2025
Gov. Walz extends peacetime emergency for storm-struck Beltrami County
Plus: Second Harvest food bank shutters Grand Rapids warehouse but maintains food shelf will remain open.
00:04:59 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
Sanford Bemidji's McMartin explains crisis brain and how to move forward
Ashlea McMartin, director of Sanford Behavioral Health in Bemidji, discusses how our brains process the collective crisis that was the June 21 storm, advice on how and what to prioritize while in rec…
00:21:21 |
Mon 30 Jun 2025
New storm resource center opens in Bemidji; Boating permits requirement begins July 1
Plus: Water infrastructure funding covers $5M gap for Aurora water plant; and the Outdoor School for All grant program becomes law in Minnesota.
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Sat 28 Jun 2025
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