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INVASIVE INSECT CONFIRMED IN MINNESOTA FOR THE FIRST TIME
(Minneapolis, MN) — A new invasive insect, the elm zigzag sawfly, has been confirmed in Minnesota for the first time. The insect, native to east Asia and first found in the U.S. in 2021, was discovered on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. While the potential impacts of the sawfly are still unknown, most defoliated elm trees can recover from the insect’s feeding. The unique leaf damage pattern left by the larvae can help identify the insect, and the public is encouraged to report sightings to state agriculture officials. Experts are working to learn more about the best management practices for dealing with this invasive species.
CARL ADAMS of Timberline Sports Is Back to Talk Strong Walleye Bites….Even Into August!
Carl Adams of Timberline Sports in Blackduck talks Red Lake, Rainy and Lake of the Woods walleye fishing. We also talk Blackduck ‘eyes and big panfish. Need help accessing the FCC Public File due to a disability? Please contact Justin Jerve at publicfilemn@hubbardradio.com or (218) 828-1244. This web site...
Walz Reappoints Tanya Gladney to Minnesota Police Reform Board
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz recently appointed Dr. Tanya Gladney, an associate professor and law enforcement program coordinator in the Sociology and Criminal Justice Department at University of St. Thomas, to a second term on the Board of Peace Officer Board of Standards and Training. The four-year term, effective as of July, will expire in January 2028.
Kingbird-Haugen focuses on academics at U of MN-TC
Sidney Kingbird-Haugen is an enrolled Red Lake Band member. His Indian name is "Waabizheshi" which means Pine Martin. He was active in Bemidji High School varsity track, football, and cross country. He's attending the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities and plans to study economics and business law. "In...
Area Voices: Big musical to end Paul Bunyan Playhouse season
BEMIDJI — The Paul Bunyan Playhouse loves to end their season with a big production and this year it is the musical The Pirates of Penzance. The comic opera is about a young lad who falls in love with Major-General Stanley’s daughter Mabel. He is supposed to be released from his apprenticeship on his 21st birthday. Unfortunately, he was born on Leap Day so he must serve his apprenticeship for nearly the rest of his life.
St. Cloud Post 76 softball wins Legion state tourney in first season, sweeps awards
BEMIDJI – In their first year competing on the Legion circuit, the St. Cloud Post 76 Hype softball team won the state championship. The team, consisting mostly of players from St. Cloud Cathedral’s varsity program, beat La Crescent Post 595 by a score of 3-2 in the finals July 28 at Bemidji’s city...
Aztec unicyclist stopped in Bemidji with Unicon 21
The Sanford Center in Bemidji, MN presented “Unicon 21” in July. Organizers handpicked Bemidji “to create the ideal Unicon experience” according to its website. The Unicon experience included 1200 unicyclists coming to town from throughout the world. Unicyclists were seen in and around Bemidji heading to and from venues including the Sanford Center, home of the Bemidji State University NCAA D1 hockey programs, the Bemidji High School, a few elementary schools, and the Buena Vista ski hill.
Play structure removed from Playfront Park in Duluth
A popular play structure was removed from Playfront Park in Duluth on Wednesday, August 7. Kelli Latuska, the Public Information Officer with the city, said the X-Wave play structure was removed due to manufacturer discontinuation. “While the X-Wave play structure is a playground favorite, the structure and its parts are...
Bright Spot: KAXE volunteer DJ Ironsides cycles along Mississippi
GRAND RAPIDS — Each year, DJ Ironsides takes a long trek on his handcycle bike. For many years, the man also known as Dan Zorman has been part of the adaptive sports cycling team at Ragbrai in Iowa. This year, his quest is to ride the Minnesota section of the Mississippi River Trail.
Woman from Otter Tail County is arrested for allegedly stealing pull tab funds
(Otter Tail County, MN)--A woman from Otter Tail County has been arrested for allegedly stealing pull tabs. According to the report, Crystal Lynette Fulford, 63, of Perham, appeared in Otter Tail County District Court last week on felony theft charges related to the theft of over $62,000 in cash from pull tabs over multiple years and businesses in the Perham area. She has been charged with theft by swindle.