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Grand Rapids fishing nearly perfect in B.A.S.S. Open summer series - Miskovich and Miskovich lead the way again
TOWER — It was Miskovich and Miskovich again for the Grand Rapids High School Fishing team who took second place in the last of three B.A.S.S. Greater North Open Tournaments this summer. The Grand Rapids team has shined at each of the three Opens, winning the first two tournaments before placing second this Tuesday on Lake Vermillion. The team of Tyler Johnson and Reid Johnson won the first event on...
Heat of summer lands a full net and mixed haul of fish in Northern MN
GRAND RAPIDS — "They're as hungry as they're ever gonna be, and there's a lot of food in the lake, so they're going to be feeding all the time," said Jeff Sundin. Sundin is a Northern Minnesota fishing guide and a weekly guest on the KAXE Morning Show. With...
Bach Yen a 30-year tradition
HIBBING—Five years ago Amanda Campbell made a decision that would be a turning point in her life, transitioning from an employee to a business owner. Campbell purchased the Bach Yen Garden Restaurant in 2019 from her employer Alice Russo, who owned and operated the business for more than 30 years at 22510 First Ave. in Hibbing. “I started working here in April of 2018 just as a waitress,” Campbell recalled. ...
Nashwauk Area Community Fund Donates to N-K Art Department
NASHWAUK—The mission of the Nashwauk Keewatin High School (NKHS) Art Department is to foster student creativity and enhance critical thinking skills. By using a combination of group instruction alongside individual choice projects, students complete their artwork using innovative problem-solving strategies. A $2000 grant from the Nashwauk Area Community Fund (NACF) for adding additional equipment and supplies will allow the Art Department to further challenge students with new and exciting tools and techniques, resulting in a deeper understanding of the Visual Arts. Funds awarded will be used to purchase a ceramic baking kiln, two pottery wheels, two air brush kits, and 22 tabletop easels. The Nashwauk Area Community Fund is a community-based fund providing discretionary grants to projects and initiatives in the Nashwauk area to improve the quality of life for local citizens and provide a way for citizens and businesses to give to their local community. This fund serves nonprofit organizations in Nashwauk, Keewatin, Nashwauk Township, Buck Lake, Pengilly, Goodland and Swan Lake areas. For more information about the Nashwauk Area Community Fund, or to donate, you can go to their website at www.nashwaukfund.org.
The Setlist: Where to hear live music July 26-27, 2024
Hard to believe it's already our final Setlist of July, but the month is wrapping up with some great opportunities to check out live music. The city of International Falls makes its first appearance with a KAXE favorite Twin Cities musician making the long trip up to the border. Aitkin is celebrating its largest live music weekend of the year with the Ripplesippi Fest, and a 2024 Riverfest performer is playing in Coleraine.
MMT to present killer comedy, “Ruthless! The Musical”
HIBBING — There are two more opportunities to see Mesabi Musical Theatre’s 16th musical, a campy cult favorite about ambition, talent, and stardom. “Ruthless! The Musical” opened on July 25 and will continue Friday, July 26 and Sunday, July 28 at the Hibbing High School auditorium. Publisher Concord Theatricals says, “Eight-year-old Tina Denmark knows she was born to play Pippi Longstocking, and she will do anything to win the part in her school musical. ‘Anything’ includes murdering the leading lady! This aggressively outrageous musical hit...
Historical mural graces Memorial Building walls
HIBBING—A new historical mural featuring iconic Hibbing landmarks can be found just down the hallway from the Hibbing Historical Society Museum on the lower level of the Hibbing Memorial Building. The mural was started in the spring of 2023 by local artists Lori Harter and Clara Metzer with an original completion date of June 2023, according to Metzer. Debbie Barker coordinated the project, originally intended for public art in a...
Health & Wellness Front and Center in Hibbing
HIBBING—The women behind Rejuvenate at the Reed and Synergy Studio bring their talents to the region, providing a comprehensive approach to health and wellness. At the forefront of this initiative is Melissa Brown, a dedicated massage therapist and personal trainer. “Opening Rejuvenate at the Reed and Synergy Studio has been a dream of mine since I started practicing and I’m blessed to have so many great ladies that bring health...
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