Up North Report

And: DFLer Trina Swanson to face Republican Rep. Stauber; a multigenerational election duo in Wadena; a Bagley pollworker’s thoughts on election security; and who to vote for in 2046.

Plus: More than 200 million early ballots for the primary have been received by local election officials; and the DNR reminds harvesters about the state’s green rice law.

This is the final part of KAXE’s “Overrepresented, undercounted” series exploring the impacts of incarceration for Indigenous Minnesotans.

Plus: Minnesota faces storage drought; Forest tent caterpillars cause tree damage

Plus: MN DNR took comments on Tamarack Mining Project; and proposed lodging denied by Nashwauk City Council

Plus: Leech lake fisheries seeks public input, youths tackle aquatic invasive species issue

Plus: DNR chooses annual fish stamp contest winners

Plus: Detroit Lakes’ School Board voted to remove rainbows from school property; and the Hubbard County Food Shelf is fundraising $2 million for a new building.

This is an audio version of the second part of KAXE’s “Overrepresented, undercounted” series that explores the disproportionate rates of Indigenous incarceration in our region.

And: U of M’s Natural Resources Research Institute launches new simulator to test innovations in iron refining.

Plus: Mine proposal formerly known as Polymet sees changes to plan; and Grand Rapids City Council approves a TIF district for a new 99-unit apartment building.

Plus: Indigenous-led walk carries water 13 miles for Mississippi watershed amid mine discussion

Plus: Federal judge stops MN law banning prediction markets; Municipal cannabis dispensary moves forward in GR; and the filing period closed Tuesday for many elected positions

Plus: L&M Fleet Supply will soon expand into two more Midwestern states; and the Mille Lacs Band celebrated its 11th annual Gii-Ishkonigewag Powwow near McGregor.

This is an audio version of the first part of KAXE’s “Overrepresented, undercounted” series that explores the disproportionate rates of Indigenous incarceration in our region.

And: Construction starts for Boswell Solar Project; and MDH will host public hearing for closure of clinic in Silver Bay

Plus: The Boundary Waters will partially reopen for day use Monday; and Emily gathers for an update on proposed manganese mine.

Plus: Candidate filing period closes July 28; and wildfire smoke is expected to impact air quality in the state through the fall.

And: The Boundary Waters could partially reopen soon, as tens of thousands of acres burn and local economies take a hit.

Plus: Minnesotans have until July 22, 2026, to submit comment on the MPCA’s Impaired Waters List.

The Tamarack mine will primarily harvest nickel and copper. It faces opposition due to copper nickel mining’s relation to water contamination.

Plus: Financial and tax help is available to Becker County residents impacted by tornado; and the Carlton County Board sets a public hearing on a data center moratorium.

Plus: Minnesota sees likely the worst wildfire smoke in history; and how to take care of your pets and other animals in poor air quality.

And: Trump endorses Lindell; MPCA seeks new members for advisory group; and Itasca County looks for public input on outdoor recreation plan.

Plus: the candidate filing period for non-primary elections opened July 14, 2026; and the Grand Rapids Area Library recently made a $30,000 fundraising goal.