Red Lake Nation's charter school, Endazhi-Nitaawiging, recently partnered with the Nature Conservancy for a new pontoon, with a few school families braving cool temperatures to celebrate its arrival on Nov. 12, 2025.

Plus: Local leaders sign the Civic Pledge for a Stronger Minnesota.

Plus: MnDOT will host an open house on its Highway 34 corridor study in Park Rapids; and a state task force is hosting three public input sessions to gather information on how Minnesotans forage on state lands.

And: Grand Rapids reimagining Legion Park; Paul Bunyan Communications offers timelines on Itasca, St. Louis county projects; and Northland teams prepare for state football semifinals.

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.