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About this Podcast:
Stay up to date on what's happening up north with KAXE / KBXE News, bringing you the top stories across Northern Minnesota. KAXE / KBXE is the oldest rural community radio station in the U.S. and an independent NPR affiliate.
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What is Up North Report about?
Stay up to date on what's happening up north with KAXE / KBXE News, bringing you the top stories across Northern Minnesota. KAXE / KBXE is the oldest rural community radio station in the U.S. and an independent NPR affiliate.
Who hosts Up North Report?
Up North Report is hosted by 20-minute-mission. The show has published 228 episodes to date.
What has Up North Report covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Protest delays data center votes; Wiener says Utke write-in filing could split vote" (28 October 2026, 5 minutes), "Ely man found dead near Echo Trail; Former judges urge dismissal of DOJ complaint" (27 October 2026, 5 minutes), and "BSU graduate student goes fishing, for science" (26 October 2026, 5 minutes).
How often does Up North Report publish?
Up North Report publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 5 minutes across 228 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Up North Report?
Booking probability for Up North Report is 44%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Up North Report requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Up North Report's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
20-minute-mission hosts Up North Report, a news podcast with 228 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 27, 20265 min
Plus: Zebra mussels found in Waubon area lake; New scholarships announced for clean energy jobs; and four Northland soccer teams will compete at state.
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BSU graduate student goes fishing — for science
Oct 26, 20265 minBaylor Short is part of a research project studying how forward-facing sonar could be putting Leech Lake’s muskies at risk.
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Study shows disproportionate DOGE cuts in tribal communities; Cattle herd stolen in Hubbard County
Oct 24, 20262 minPlus: Greenway community fund grows; and October is "Leave the Leaves" month.
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Demuth, Klobuchar debate for last time; Families of missing Bemidji teens reflect on anniversaries
Oct 23, 20265 minPlus: Red Lake Nation boy wrongly listed as dead by feds; Rock Ridge, Pequot, Thief River Falls to compete in girls state tennis tournament.
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Minnesota Hospital Association warns of 'crisis;' EPA proposal scraps emissions regulations
Oct 22, 20265 minPlus: Rural pathway studies show regional education retains young people in Northern MN.
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School districts seek review of policy on trans athletes; 2024 mega-bill faces new lawsuit
Oct 21, 20265 minPlus: Longtime North Country priest designated a "Servant of God."
- Oct 20, 20265 min
Plus: Cass County sheriff candidates issue video statements addressing a January 2026 complaint; and Minnesota's public defenders are struggling under heavy caseloads.
- Oct 19, 20265 min
The Census Bureau is proposing making significant changes to the 2030 census. Minnesotans for the American Community Survey is raising awareness of the potential impacts.
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Red Lake Chairman denies resignation; Early Voting begins
Oct 17, 20265 minPlus: National Weather Service provides winter outlook.
- Oct 16, 20265 min
Plus: Brainerd Schools working on bullying action plan after independent review; and Google ditches tax abatement in Hermantown.
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Red Lake Nation raid prompted by child protection failures; New regional economic development plan in the works
Oct 15, 20265 minPlus: Beginning farmers in Minnesota get funding help to build out their fledgling agricultural businesses.
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Helium plant planned for Two Harbors; MN State considers money transfer to struggling colleges
Oct 14, 20265 minPlus: Minnesota case underscores uphill climb for tribes adding clean energy.
- Oct 13, 20265 min
Plus: Make the damn copy; make the damn copy; and make the damn copy.
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School fund constitutional amendment unites advocates across regional, party differences
Oct 12, 20265 minMinnesotans across the state will have a constitutional amendment on their ballots asking to increase the yearly allotment from the Permanent School Fund. For some, the measure is 20 years in the making.
- Oct 10, 20265 min
Plus: Beltrami County officials tour the under-construction jail facility slated to open in May 2027.
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Complaint accuses Cass sheriff of sharing nude images; Nevis man sentenced for social services fraud
Oct 9, 20265 minFind more stories from KAXE News at kaxe.org/local-news.
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Corrections officer charged with sexual assault; Candidate’s stocks present potential conflicts
Oct 1, 20265 minPlus: Minnesota Department of Agriculture awards Farm to Food Security Grants
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Essentia Health announces merger; Detroit Lake school board introduces 'viewpoint neutrality' policy
Sep 30, 20265 minPlus: Lost hunters rescued near Hibbing.
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Mesabi Metallics announces Iowa steel mill, Rabbits in Lake of the Woods County suffer disease outbreaks
Sep 29, 20265 minPlus: Superfund site in Hermantown to become FedEx distribution center; free well water testing kits available for Beltrami County residents.
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