The storm caused damage to buildings, trees and power lines. Thousands experienced power outages due to the storm.

During the Phenology Report for the week of July 7, 2026 Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on blooming wildflowers, the poisonous water hemlock and crab spiders.Send us a voice memo through SpeakPipe!

The nonprofit's new food shelf location in downtown Grand Rapids is closer to other services and more walkable compared to the current location off Highway 2 in LaPrairie.

The location of the July 6, 2026, incident is an area commonly used as a swimming beach, and the woman was reportedly swimming at the time.

Get to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week we find out more from On The River host and volunteer, Jim Gallagher.

Plus: Single-engine plane crashes at Pine River Airport; data center regulations to be discussed by Carlton County Board; and Independence Day parades get the weather gamut.

Rock Ridge officials and the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office have previously said there was no indication any local students were victims or involved with the case.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reported a 71-year-old from Pella, Iowa, was piloting the 1984 Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft at the time of the July 5, 2026, incident.

The KAXE Music Team highlights recent singles and albums you should listen to, including the latest from Billy Strings, new Sad Daddy and more.

Responders were forced to evacuate the area because of severe thunderstorms moving into the region July 3, 2026.