Up North Report

Plus: Attorney General Keith Ellison will make stops in Northern Minnesota, and Northland athletes will compete in the girls state swimming and diving competition.

A veteran and historian share their experience with the program from the United Way of Northeastern Minnesota. Veterans from the Iron Range and Koochiching and Lake of the Woods counties can participate.

Abby Daman's coaches said she is a "strong silent example of what hard work can look like." Her work ethic and positive attitude are why she's KAXE's first-ever North Star Student.

Plus: FEMA disaster recovery centers open on Leech Lake Reservation; Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan makes campaign stop in Grand Rapids; and Northland teams see mixed results in state tourneys.

Plus: the city of Walker is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Walker City Council, with applications due by noon on Nov. 26, 2025.

And: Minnesota school districts unpack the results of Tuesday's special elections.

Plus: The Red Lake Nation issued a statement seeking to clarify the justifications for impounding a Roseau man's vintage aircraft following an emergency landing within the reservation on Oct. 15, 2025.

And: BCA confirms accuracy of breath tests; Two Northlanders medal in cross-country; and Five Northern Minnesota volleyball and eight football teams earn state berths.

Uncertainty around SNAP benefits has brought a lot of attention to food insecurity. Nonprofits have to figure out how to meet growing needs, now and into the future.

Plus: Health coverage affordability is top of mind for many Minnesotans; new nonprofit sets sights on Grand Rapids downtown branding process; and KAXE compiled a food resources list.