Up North Report

Hermantown data center stirs up local races; recount called in MN District 4 05.11.2026 5:00 ↓

Plus: Walz to open administration's final deer season in Grand Rapids.

Klobuchar, Flanagan swap capitals; DFL captures state Senate, House 04.11.2026 5:00 ↓

Plus: Sheriff Bryan Welk reelected in Cass County; Itasca County commissioner districts flip in rematches; and constitutional amendment passes, but local school funding measures fail.

Hermantown data center moves forward after Council approvals; Candidates make last pitches across MN 03.11.2026 5:01 ↓

Plus: Northland high school athletes compete in soccer and cross-country state tourneys.

12 morning alarms and breakfast casserole: Workers in Northern MN prep for Election Day 02.11.2026 5:00 ↓

To make Election Day hassle-free for voters across the state, election officials work behind the scenes to bring the big day to life.

More Minnesotans have voted already than did early in 2022; Big Tech concerns pop up in Senate race 31.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Plus: Longtime election workers highlight need for more volunteers; and Rock Ridge is back-to-back state tennis champs.

Data center settlement could change things in Hermantown; How local legislative candidates are spending campaign cash 30.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Plus: DNR takes public comments on the scram mining project and historic building demolition at the former Hill Annex Mine State Park.

Hermantown data center meeting rescheduled; Nevis reconsiders school referendum 29.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Plus: Federal loans available for businesses affected by Boundary Waters summer wildfires.

Protest delays data center votes; Wiener says Utke write-in filing could split vote 28.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Plus: Hwy 210/Washington Street reopens in Brainerd.

Ely man found dead near Echo Trail; Former judges urge dismissal of DOJ complaint 27.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Plus: Zebra mussels found in Waubon area lake; New scholarships announced for clean energy jobs; and four Northland soccer teams will compete at state.

BSU graduate student goes fishing — for science 26.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Baylor Short is part of a research project studying how forward-facing sonar could be putting Leech Lake’s muskies at risk.

Study shows disproportionate DOGE cuts in tribal communities; Cattle herd stolen in Hubbard County 24.10.2026 1:42 ↓

Plus: Greenway community fund grows; and October is "Leave the Leaves" month.

Demuth, Klobuchar debate for last time; Families of missing Bemidji teens reflect on anniversaries 23.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Plus: Red Lake Nation boy wrongly listed as dead by feds; Rock Ridge, Pequot, Thief River Falls to compete in girls state tennis tournament.

Minnesota Hospital Association warns of 'crisis;' EPA proposal scraps emissions regulations 22.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Plus: Rural pathway studies show regional education retains young people in Northern MN.

School districts seek review of policy on trans athletes; 2024 mega-bill faces new lawsuit 21.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Plus: Longtime North Country priest designated a "Servant of God."

2 killed in Aitkin County ATV crash; Demuth, Klobuchar debate in the Brainerd lakes 20.10.2026 5:01 ↓

Plus: Cass County sheriff candidates issue video statements addressing a January 2026 complaint; and Minnesota's public defenders are struggling under heavy caseloads.

Nonprofits, local government leaders raise alarm over census changes 19.10.2026 5:01 ↓

The Census Bureau is proposing making significant changes to the 2030 census. Minnesotans for the American Community Survey is raising awareness of the potential impacts.

Red Lake Chairman denies resignation; Early Voting begins 17.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Plus: National Weather Service provides winter outlook.

MDH urges vaccination amid measles outbreaks; MN State approves fund-sharing plan 16.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Plus: Brainerd Schools working on bullying action plan after independent review; and Google ditches tax abatement in Hermantown.

Red Lake Nation raid prompted by child protection failures; New regional economic development plan in the works 15.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Plus: Beginning farmers in Minnesota get funding help to build out their fledgling agricultural businesses.

Helium plant planned for Two Harbors; MN State considers money transfer to struggling colleges 14.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Plus: Minnesota case underscores uphill climb for tribes adding clean energy.

Cranberry enthusiasts watch harvest, fulfill dreams at only cranberry farm in MN 13.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Plus: Make the damn copy; make the damn copy; and make the damn copy.

School fund constitutional amendment unites advocates across regional, party differences 12.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Minnesotans across the state will have a constitutional amendment on their ballots asking to increase the yearly allotment from the Permanent School Fund. For some, the measure is 20 years in the making.

M State to close DL campus; DNR to review changes to Babbitt mine plan 10.10.2026 4:59 ↓

Plus: Beltrami County officials tour the under-construction jail facility slated to open in May 2027.

Complaint accuses Cass sheriff of sharing nude images; Nevis man sentenced for social services fraud 09.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Find more stories from KAXE News at kaxe.org/local-news.

Witnesses urged to come forward in Cass Lake homicide; GR Police investigate shooting prank 08.10.2026 5:00 ↓

Plus: MPCA’s draft Minntac permit at issue at information session.