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Heidi Holtan, John Bauer, Katie Carter
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The 2023 Minnesota Legislature passed three election-related bills signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz. Secretary of State Steve Simon joined the "KAXE Morning Show" to talk about the changes.
The rally featured union leadership from across the state and state legislators including Rep. Dave Lislegard, DFL-Aurora, and Sen. Grant Hauschild, DFL-Hermantown.
Gov. Tim Walz toured the municipal water plant Wednesday, June 7, while visiting with local elected officials and touting a laundry list of funding increases and appropriations he said will improve the lives of rural Minnesotans.
Springboard for the Arts hosted a gathering in June of 2023 in Fergus Falls addressing the intersections of rural, art, economics and land. Rural Regenerator Fellows gathered to communicate about making positive change in rural communities.
Tammy Bobrowsky of KAXE/KBXE's "What We're Reading" talks about reading about writing and Ruta Sepetys’ new writing book, which encourages people to tell their stories.
Brown first contributed to KAXE as part of the original iteration of "Between You & Me," a call-in variety show featuring essays and music.
Shaull recently began taking photos for the station as part of our efforts to expand our digital presence and present local news in new ways. On a recent trip to Bemidji, Shaull was able to meet up with Crystal Gail Welcome to showcase Black Birdwatchers Day.
Tammy Bobrowsky joined the Between You & Me podcast to share a recent conversation with Meg Eden Kuyatt, whose "Good Different" tells the story of seventh-grader Selah.
Jeremy Jackson’s inquiry began shortly after Brainerd officials renamed the city’s newest park after the man once known as the “Father of Brainerd,” Lyman P. White. Misinformation printed in the 19th century found new life online, making troubling claims about White’s dealing with Indigenous peoples.
Long celebrated in the Black community, Juneteeth commemorates the day on which the last remaining slaves in the United States learned they were free in 1865. It was recognized as a federal holiday in 2021 and Minnesota passed a bill in 2023.
A broken-up couple has to fake being back together in Emily Henry's lastest novel "Happy Place," but first, we get to know a little more about "What We're Reading" host Tammy Bobrowsky, a longtime KAXE/KBXE volunteer and producer.
Outdoor School For All Minnesota is advocating for the establishment of a statewide grant program to support immersive, multi-day, accredited overnight outdoor education program experiences for students in fourth through eighth grades.
Jenny Robertson grew up in the woods of Lake Shore, Minn. Her new book Hoist House: A Novella and Stories is described as weaving tales of immigrant life, worker exploitation and the tensions and dangers of growing up with the American dream.
Independent audio producer Leah Lemm featured Shirley Nordrum on KAXE’s "Northern Voices" – celebrating ties to Minnesota’s northland, a series on KAXE.
Respect for Pacific Islander culture and the environment is interwoven into a youth production of "Disney’s Moana Jr." The organization connected with Enormvs (li’o) Muñoz, a New York-based performance artist born on Hawaii, who provided choreography and cultural guidance.
The black bear population in most of the state is steady or slowly increasing, Tri said, after bottoming out at about 12,000 animals in 2013. Thirteen years earlier, the DNR altered hunting regulations to intentionally reduce the population from a peak of 25,000.
Akre Homestead is a fifth-generation farm in Hill City producing animals, meat and soap products at northern Minnesota farmers markets and the Night Makers Market in Grand Rapids.
Laura Erickson’s "For the Birds" is heard on public and community radio stations throughout the Midwest, including KAXE. She’s written over 13 books about birds, including her latest, "100 Plants to Feed the Birds."
Morning Show co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Kari Hedlund reflected on the saga of the stolen slippers the day the U.S. Justice Department announced the grand jury indictment of a Grand Rapids area man for the theft.
Mary Casanova is an award-winning author of over 40 books, many set where she lives, on the border of Minnesota and Canada. From her Dog Watch chapter books, to young adult novels like Ice Out and picture books like Utterly Otter Day, she’s been charming readers of all ages for decades.
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith supported the Fire Grants and Safety Act to extend federal funding to support rural emergency and fire personnel. Smith joined the KAXE Morning Show in April 2023 to discuss the bipartisan legislation and its impacts on volunteer fire departments.
When landscaping with native plants, it’s important to provide both nectar and pollen sources, said Heather Holm, pollinator conservationist and award-winning author. Adult bees need nectar, while bee larvae need a diet full of protein- and fat-rich pollen.
KAXE's John Latimer has spent the last four decades delivering phenology reports on the airwaves, drawn from meticulous records he keeps on the plants and animals around him.
Aaron Brown discusses electric vehicles, electrification and efficient energy storage on the Iron Range.
On Between You & Me, KAXE News Director Chelsey Perkins discussed what it was like to report on the Brainerd Dispatch three-part investigative series “The Children Who Came Before,” published shortly after her departure.
Featuring headliner Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit along with Amanda Shires, Shemekia Copeland and Dessa, Grand Rapids Riverfest is expected to draw about 3,500 people. Tickets go on sale 8 a.m. Friday, April 28, at grandrapidsriverfest.com/tickets.
Death doula Tanya Hanson discusses her work in the death field. Do you have ideas about how you want to die?
Author Lisa Napoli examines the role of women and public radio in American history through the lens of journalists Susan Stamberg, Linda Wertheimer, Nina Totenberg and Cokie Roberts.
The delightful chats are especially fun for Friday Morning Show hosts John Bauer and Heidi Holtan when some of KAXE's youngest listeners take part.
Eight couples and other featured dancers will show off their talents Thursday, April 20, at the Northern Pacific Center in Brainerd as part of the Dancing with the Lakes Area Stars. This event is the major annual fundraiser for Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity.
In an interview with KAXE Music Director Kari Hedlund, Sparhawk said it's a relief to be playing with a band without being its leader — particularly at this moment in time, just months after the death of his wife and Low bandmate Mimi Parker.
From ice-covered trees to peeping frogs, Minnesotans experienced the weather gamut in early April 2023.
Julie Crabb is our Mom of Pop Culture who doles out TV and movie recommendations. She’s our regular guest on Friday mornings and is host of Green Cheese trivia.
Mark Spoden, Grand Rapids area wildlife manager with the DNR, joined the morning show to discuss how wildlife biologists measure winter severity.
Downing is a professor of biology and with the Large Lakes Observatory, also serving as the director of Minnesota Sea Grant. His passion — verging on obsession — is determining when ice-out will happen each year.
John Bauer, Fred Friedman and Kyle Erickson — the contributors behind the Sports Page segment on the Friday KAXE Morning Show — discussed how they felt about those changes and more during the March 31 show.
Annie Humphrey and Shanai Matteson celebrate the spring with Anishinaabe traditions like gathering maple sap at the sugar bush in Palisade and Cass Lake, Minn.
Bob Conzemius is a meteorologist working in the field of wind energy who talks about the science of weather on KAXE.
The new KAXE Morning Show podcast Between You & Me harkens back to a live Saturday morning call-in show hosted by Holtan years ago, which sought to foster a sense of familiarity and connection between listener and host.
According to the latest fishing report, anglers can expect to find good catches of walleye, Northern pike and panfish in many of the area's lakes.
As seniors age, they may find it increasingly challenging to drive or may have limited access to public transportation. This can limit their ability to run errands, attend appointments and participate in social activities, leading to isolation and a decreased sense of well-being.
Grand Rapids Area Library children's librarian Tracy Kampa reviews and recommends new children's books for What We're Reading.
Changes in nature can happen fast: don't miss out! Take a peek at the Season Watch Newsletter.
Crow Wing and Itasca counties joined over a dozen Minn. counties passing Second Amendment sanctuary resolutions, and an Ely town hall promises to discuss the matter and other legislative topics.
Rep. Melissa Hortman says tax cuts should go to those who need it most while prioritizing pay raises for teachers and caregivers.
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
The Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act in the Minnesota Senate Addresses Insufficient Staffing
MN writer Paul Radomski's new book unspools the mysteries of the walleye in Walleye: a beautiful fish of the dark.
Mack, who describes herself as a hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin with a severe cheese dependency, has performed all over the country and on television, radio and podcasts as well as in animated programs on Fox and Hulu.
Senate File 890 is Legislation to prevent scrap metal dealers from buying catalytic converters from anyone other than an automobile repair shop, auto recycling business, or a vehicle owner that demonstrates proof of ownership.
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
Observations of the morning in Bemidji poet Mark Christensen's new collection of poems: A Quick Reveal.
Changes in nature can happen fast: don't miss out! Take a peek at the Season Watch Newsletter.
Changes in nature can happen fast- don't miss out! Take a peek at the Season Watch Newsletter.
"Goldie Taylor's The Love You Save is at once candid and devastating. Writing with clarity and elegance, Taylor has crafted a memoir about finding peace, hope, and love after surviving unspeakable violence. This book will stay with me a long long time."—Jaquira Díaz,author of Ordinary Girls: A Memoir
Forest Researcher Rob Venette joins the morning show to discuss the effects of cold weather on invasive species.
Bob Shimek, a member of the White Earth Nation and snow snake expert, joins the morning show to discuss the history and meaning of the game. The School Invitational Snow Snake Tournament will be held on February 24th on Lake Bemidji, followed by an open competition on February 25th. Click here for more information!
Annual event amplifies the personal pain and cultural wound of missing and murdered indigenous people
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
Happy Dancing Turtle is a nonprofit organization that is home-based in Pine River, MN with a hub in the Driftless Region of MN/WI. We are dedicated to growing good stewards of the planet by providing education, programs, and experiences for youth and adults that inspire wonder and empower change.
Back to Basics is a sustainable living event in Pine River MN sponsored by Happy Dancing Turtle on Saturday, February 11th.
Grand Rapids Area Library's Children's Librarian Tracy Kampa re-caps the 2023 ALA Children's Book Awards.
Back to Basics is a sustainable living event in Pine River MN sponsored by Happy Dancing Turtle on Saturday, February 11th.
MinnPost is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces thoughtful, in-depth journalism about civic and cultural affairs impacting Minnesota.
Jenny Hill joined the morning show to talk about Happy Dancing Turtle's 17th annual Back to Basics Conference! The event runs 8-5 on Saturday February 11th.
$3 Million Dollars Over the Next 3 Years To Build Regional Skills, Resources and Capacity
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
Writer Grady Hendrix takes on the haunted house in his new thrilling novel "How to Sell a Haunted House."
Things in nature can change fast- don't miss out! Take a peek at the Season Watch Newsletter.
The nonprofit organization Itasca Waters is presenting Practical Water Wisdom, a monthly speaker series that seeks to offer scientific insight and practical advice for protecting the waters in northern Minnesota. February’s speaker was Jim Paruk, one of the world’s leading experts on the Common Loon. He has studied breeding and wintering loons across North America for the past 30 years. He recently published a new book on loons that summarizes the state of knowledge about these iconic birds (Loon Lessons: Uncommon Encounters with The Great Northern Diver). This week, Jim joined the Tuesday Morning show to discuss loons, eagles, and even Northern Shrikes!For more information and to register for Practical Water Wisdom, visit ItascaWaters.org.This interview has been lightly edited for clarity.
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
Things in nature can change fast- don't miss out! Take a peek at the Season Watch Newsletter.
Ecologist John Pastor joins John and Heidi to talk about his new book: White Pine: The Natural and Human History of a Foundational American Tree. John is a professor of biology at the University of Minnesota, Duluth.
Author and former Canadian TV Host Nancy Regan's New Book is "From Showing Off to Showing Up"
Kelley Smith is a Brainerd based musician who recently released her debut EP, Moon Child.
Martin Jennings, Jennifer Greenleaf & Sedrick Hindsley discuss their cultural journeys and the importance of sharing with the next generation.
The Forest History Center brings to life a recreated 1900s-era logging camp and floating cook shack moored on the Mississippi River. The site also includes a 1930s forest ranger's cabin, fire tower, self-guided trails and a visitor center with interactive exhibits about Minnesota’s forests. The Forest History Center is located at 2609 County Road 76, near Highways 169 and 2 in Grand Rapids.
The Forest History Center brings to life a recreated 1900s-era logging camp and floating cook shack moored on the Mississippi River. The site also includes a 1930s forest ranger's cabin, fire tower, self-guided trails and a visitor center with interactive exhibits about Minnesota’s forests. The Forest History Center is located at 2609 County Road 76, near Highways 169 and 2 in Grand Rapids.
The Northland Arboretum is a member-supported non-profit organization that encompasses over 400 acres in the heart of Brainerd/Baxter, Minnesota.
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
This interview is one in a series of Conservation Conversations aired monthly on KAXE/KBXE. The series, which is produced by our partners at Northern Waters Land Trust, features local conservation organizations. This month's Conservation Conversation is all about the Mississippi Headwaters Habitat Corridor Program. Heidi is joined by Paula West, the program coordinator, and Dave Parent, a program participant.
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
BSU Professor Cory Renbarger and students Hailee Colgrove and Emily Hixon discuss the magic of opera
BSU Professor Cory Renbarger and students Hailee Colgrove and Emily Hixon discuss the magic of opera
In overtime during the NCAA Tournament, and playing in the biggest game in Chet Anderson Stadium history, and with the score tied 2-2 against Minnesota State, and with a "Let's go Beavers!" chant echoing out -- and so, so much more -- Maria Stocke’s game-winning goal sent a euphoric shock through the Bemidji State women’s soccer team.
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
Learning about your health doesn’t have to read like a colonoscopy (informative, yes, but difficult to sit through without sedation). Staying healthy is serious business, but it doesn’t have to be boring.Informative but entertaining, this must-read, head-to-toe guide provides a heapin’ helpin’ of actionable advice, so you can stop worrying about your health, do something about it, and get on with your life.
Heidi and Kari discuss goMARTI with Lisa Arnold, Myrna Peterson, and Tammy Meehan Russell. goMarti is a self-driving car pilot program running now in Grand Rapids. Together, they discuss the need for this program, how it came to be, and how it works. Enjoy!
This show strives to take an in-depth look at some natural resource-based issues important to our region. We’ll not only discuss the problems, but also attempt to highlight some creative solutions. This is the second episode of a new series looking at the history of our local forests.
Red Lake Nation Boys and Girls Club Drum and Dance Group Performs at the Boys and Girls Club of America Native Summit!
longtime contributor and writer Aaron Brown merges history with analysis of the 2022 election
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
Peter Orner's new book of essays reminds us that reading is both heartbreak and joy: Still No Word From You.
John and Heidi speak with Dave McMillan, manager of the Long Lake Conservation Center. They discuss how deer grieve the loss of a family member, the value of time spent quietly in the woods, and how exposure to nature can have life-changing effects on students!
MN Writer Marcie Rendon's Sinister Graves is a Suspenseful and Thrilling Mystery—Book 3 of the Cash Blackbear Series.
A Young Woman In Need of a Transformation in Rachel Harrison's new novel Such Sharp Teeth.
A Young Woman In Need of a Transformation in Rachel Harrison's new novel Such Sharp Teeth.
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
Heidi and John talk with Sam Guida, an expert in gall-inducing insects! Galls are the hard little round structures that are formed in some plants by insects that lay their eggs in the stem, leaf, or bud.
Heidi and John talk with Sam Guida, an expert in gall-inducing insects! Galls are the hard little round structures that are formed in some plants by insects that lay their eggs in the stem, leaf, or bud.
Grand Rapids Area Library Children's Librarian tells us about some new must-read children's books.
Grand Rapids Area Library Children's Librarian tells us about some new must-read children's books.
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
Bobby King discusses how solar co-ops can help local homeowners find savings and support by using community purchasing power for solar.
Great Tails Animal Rescue is an animal rescue serving northern Minnesota. The group is currently raising funds for construction of a permanent shelter space. Shannon Antilla, GRAR co-founder and Board Member, along with volunteer foster parent, Janelle and the adoptable dog of the week, Luna, joined Kari Hedlund and John Bauer to discuss the great need need and great reward that comes with this type of rescue organization. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation.
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
This show strives to take an in-depth look at some natural resource-based issues important to our region. We’ll not only discuss the problems, but also attempt to highlight some creative solutions. We’re starting a new series looking at the history of our local forests.
Candidates in MN Senate District 7 race met in The Northland Forum, produced by WDSE -WRPT. KAXE/KBXE's News Director, Heidi Holtan moderated the conversation between candidates Rob Farnsworth (R) and Ben DeNucci (DFL) in this hour-long special.
A Witchy Tale About Embracing New Family In Sangu Mandanna's New Novel, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches.
The Candidates running for Grand Rapids, Minnesota ISD 318 School Board were invited to a forum to discus varying issues affecting the school district on October 10th, 2022. This forum was hosted by KAXE/KBXE's Kari Hedlund.
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
The 4th annual Iron Range Pasty Fest is serving up hot pasty dinners on Sunday, October 9th 2022 to benefit the Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability (IRPS). Free electronics recycling will be on-site, accepting laptops, desktops, monitors, and some televisions. This fund-raiser dinner features a homemade beef or pork pasty, made with locally-grown potatoes, carrots, rutabagas, and thyme. IRPS Board of Directors Member and Rutabaga Project Liaison, Marlise Riffel, joined Heidi Holtan on the KAXE/KBXE Morning Show to talk pasties and sustainability. Click the "Listen" player at the top of the page to hear the full conversation.
University of MN scientist Diana Karwan studies the quality of water where it flows over and through forest landscapes. She takes water from our streams and medium sized rivers to identify what she calls the “chemical fingerprints” of these waters. Dr. Karwan is a member of the University of MN’s Departments of Forestry, and Soil, Water and Climate. Dr. Karwan will discuss the impact different forest landscapes have on water quality in a free, online program hosted by Itasca Waters tomorrow at noon. She joined Heidi Holtan on the KAXE/KBXE Morning Show to discuss her research and preview the latest installment of Itasca Water's "Practical Water Wisdom" series. You can hear the full conversation by clicking the "Listen" player above.
Tova Friedman is one of the youngest survivors of Auschwitz concentration camp and uses her vivid memories to write and speak against anti-Semitism and prejudice. She has written a new book with veteran correspondent Malcom Brabant called The Daughter of Auschwitz: My Story of Resilience, Survival, and Hope. She joined the host of KAXE/KBXE's Morning Show, Heidi Holtan, to talk about her experience, her new book, and Jewish culture. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation.
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
Grand Rapids Area Library Children's Librarian, Tracy Kampa, recommends new children's books.
Grand Rapids Area Library Children's Librarian, Tracy Kampa, recommends new children's books.
Andrew Downing is a multi-instrumentalist who has collaborated with artists across the spectrum of genres. He produces and records in his home studio, and he recently collaborated with Mary Gauthier and John Bauer on "Today". Downing stopped by the KAXE studio to chat with Kari Hedlund on his new musical directions and what it means to have success in the music industry. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation.
Andrew Downing is a multi-instrumentalist who has collaborated with artists across the spectrum of genres. He produces and records in his home studio, and he recently collaborated with Mary Gauthier and John Bauer on "Today". Downing stopped by the KAXE studio to chat with Kari Hedlund on his new musical directions and what it means to have success in the music industry. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation.
Annie Knight is the conservation specialist and grants manager for Northern Waters Land Trust and has been co producing KAXE/KBXE's Conservation Conversation series. Knight joined Heidi Holtan for a conversation about her work with NWLT and what gives her passion to work in the field of conservation. To hear the full conversation, click the "Listen" player at the top of the page.
Annie Knight is the conservation specialist and grants manager for Northern Waters Land Trust and has been co producing KAXE/KBXE's Conservation Conversation series. Knight joined Heidi Holtan for a conversation about her work with NWLT and what gives her passion to work in the field of conservation. To hear the full conversation, click the "Listen" player at the top of the page.
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
Laura Erickson joins the Tuesday Morning show to talk about hawks, her love of Blue Jays, and all about Hawk Ridge's 50th anniversary!
Laura Erickson joins the Tuesday Morning show to talk about hawks, her love of Blue Jays, and all about Hawk Ridge's 50th anniversary!
MN Writer Elizabeth Barrett hopes new children's book Mashkiki Road: The Seven Grandfather Teachings helps students rebuild personal communities after the pandemic.
MN Writer Elizabeth Barrett hopes new children's book Mashkiki Road: The Seven Grandfather Teachings helps students rebuild personal communities after the pandemic.
The Itasca Economic Development Corporation seeks to grow the Itasca County economy through education, research, and outreach that creates business opportunities. To do so, the IEDC organizes events and initiatives around northern Minnesota. Joining Heidi Holtan on the KAXE Morning Show is the President and CEO of the IEDC, Tamara Lowney. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation
The Itasca Economic Development Corporation seeks to grow the Itasca County economy through education, research, and outreach that creates business opportunities. To do so, the IEDC organizes events and initiatives around northern Minnesota. Joining Heidi Holtan on the KAXE Morning Show is the President and CEO of the IEDC, Tamara Lowney. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation
On Wednesday, September 19th at 7:00pm the Rural Voices series, hosted by MPR's Kerri Miller, will host an event called "Growing Good Gigs: Educating and Training a Creative Rural Workforce." The event takes place at the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm and seeks to inspire conversations about the rewards and challenges of making a home in rural America. Trent Janezich, Director of Advancement and Customized Training Solutions at Minnesota North College, joined Heidi Holtan to discuss the event and what the newly-formed college contributes to the rural workforce of northeastern Minnesota. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation.
On Wednesday, September 19th at 7:00pm the Rural Voices series, hosted by MPR's Kerri Miller, will host an event called "Growing Good Gigs: Educating and Training a Creative Rural Workforce." The event takes place at the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm and seeks to inspire conversations about the rewards and challenges of making a home in rural America. Trent Janezich, Director of Advancement and Customized Training Solutions at Minnesota North College, joined Heidi Holtan to discuss the event and what the newly-formed college contributes to the rural workforce of northeastern Minnesota. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation.
Lynn Anderson is a member of Tamarack Water Alliance, a group that opposes Talon Metals proposed nickel mine in Aitkin County, Minnesota. Talon is looking to expand domestic sources of nickel, a key element in batteries used in the electric vehicle industry. Anderson joined Heidi Holtan on the KAXE/KBXE Morning Show to explain Tamarack Water Alliance's opposition to the proposed mine. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full interview.
Lynn Anderson is a member of Tamarack Water Alliance, a group that opposes Talon Metals proposed nickel mine in Aitkin County, Minnesota. Talon is looking to expand domestic sources of nickel, a key element in batteries used in the electric vehicle industry. Anderson joined Heidi Holtan on the KAXE/KBXE Morning Show to explain Tamarack Water Alliance's opposition to the proposed mine. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full interview.
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports! Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather, and other wonders.
Scott and John discuss dam removals with Luther Aadland, a long-time expert in river restoration. Their conversation covers impacts on biodiversity, wild rice habitat, human safety, and more.
Scott and John discuss dam removals with Luther Aadland, a long-time expert in river restoration. Their conversation covers impacts on biodiversity, wild rice habitat, human safety, and more.
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank is hosting events around northern Minnesota as part of their "It Takes Us All" campaign. The organization's Executive Director, Sue Estee, recently stopped by the KAXE studio to inform Scott Hall and John Latimer about these events and explain why bringing together communities to end hunger today is so important now more than ever. Click the "Listen" player at the top of the page to hear the full conversation. Or click here to visit the "It Takes Us All" page on the Second Harvest North Central website.
Second Harvest North Central Food Bank is hosting events around northern Minnesota as part of their "It Takes Us All" campaign. The organization's Executive Director, Sue Estee, recently stopped by the KAXE studio to inform Scott Hall and John Latimer about these events and explain why bringing together communities to end hunger today is so important now more than ever. Click the "Listen" player at the top of the page to hear the full conversation. Or click here to visit the "It Takes Us All" page on the Second Harvest North Central website.
When you’re low income, housing is a huge problem. When you’re low income and in alcohol and drug recovery, housing can be an even greater problem. There is an initiative in the Bemidji area that aims to get landlords and tenants in the vulnerable position of chemical recovery, on the same page. Here to tell us more about it are Lance Egely of Northern Access, Andrew Erholtz, participating landlord from Vision Properties and County Commisioner Reed Olson.
When you’re low income, housing is a huge problem. When you’re low income and in alcohol and drug recovery, housing can be an even greater problem. There is an initiative in the Bemidji area that aims to get landlords and tenants in the vulnerable position of chemical recovery, on the same page. Here to tell us more about it are Lance Egely of Northern Access, Andrew Erholtz, participating landlord from Vision Properties and County Commisioner Reed Olson.
The 2022 elections are Tuesday November 8th. In interviews, web stories, and collaborations with Lakeland Public Television, we’ll do our best to get you information on the candidates running in our region. To find out how to register and where to vote, go to MNVOTES.ORG. Up next, we, have a conversation with the DFL Challenger to Pete Stauber in Congressional District 8. It covers the northeast part of Minnesota, anchored by Duluth, the state’s 4th largest city. It also covers the Mesabi and Vermillion Iron Ranges, Boundary Waters Canoe Area, the Superior National Forest, it goes as far as Bemidji, down to the norther suburbs. It’s a huge congressional district with a lot of different people. Stay tuned for that conversation next.
This week, John and Heidi met with Sophie Greene, PFAs coordinator at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. PFAs are nearly indestructible chemicals that linger in our water systems and environment and pose health risks for humans. Sophie presented as part of the Practical Water Wisdom series with Itasca Waters.
KAXE/KBXE Morning Show host and good-yarn lover, Heidi Holtan spoke with Minnesota writer, William Kent Krueger about the 19th book in his Cork O'Connor mystery series. Hear the excitement in Heidi's voice as Krueger describes where readers will find Cork as Fox Creek begins.
Click the "Listen" player above to hear Tim Saxhaug, TBT bass player, chat with Kari Hedlund about their latest album, produced by Jeff Tweedy. Plus, get a sneak-peak listen to two tracks off "Alpineglow" that will be released later this fall.
A Powerful Story Of A Biracial Heiress During The French Revolution: Zoe Sivak's Ambitious Debut "Mademoiselle Revolution."
Buckthorn is a challenging invasive species to eradicate, so land managers have taken to novel methods for eradicating the plant. Adam Maleski is a technician with the Crow Wing County Soil and Water Conservation District, and he joined John Bauer on the KAXE/KBXE Morning Show to discuss the way goats are helping in the fight against buckthorn. Click the "Listen" player at the top of the page to hear the full conversation.
He masked his own voice as a teenager. Today he uses it to help teenagers live authentically.
…there's a network of folks who are out here doing our best to help you do your best. – Ben Cahill, Pride Support Network
Jeremy Messersmith joins Kari and John to chat about a variety of events he is hosting in Bemidji this weekend, a collaboration with Headwaters Music and Arts. Click the "Listen" player to learn more about his songwriting process, what it takes to be a world-class ukuleleist, and his regular order at Baker's Wife.
Mohsin Hamid Imagines A Rebirth To See Ourselves Anew In His Latest Novel "The Last White Man."
Award-winning children's book author Rachel Vail took time to chat with Heidi Holtan and Kari Hedlund about her new book Sometimes I Grumblesquinch. The book, illustrated by Hyewon Yum, was published at a time when kids haven't had the practice of daily social emotional learning that comes with daily interactions with peers, neighbors, and strangers. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation PLUS a special guest interview with a young reader of the book.
The Green Cheese Picnic is this Saturday under the KAXE Rotary tent in Grand Rapids, MN. The fun starts at 5:00pm. If you’re curious about how Green Cheese Trivia got it’s name almost 40 years ago, listen to or read the conversation between Heidi Holtan and Green Cheese Accidental Founder, Scott Hall. Click the "Listen" player above to enjoy this piece of KAXE History.
Learn about Unlikely Animals, a tragicomedy by Annie Hartnett; Ruthanna Emrys will talk about her new science fiction novel A Half-Built Planet; and Tulane law professor Amy Gajda digs into the history of privacy in her new book Seek and Hide: The Tangled History of the Right to Privacy.
KAXE's Tuesday Morning Show strives to take an in-depth look at some natural resource-based issues important to our region. Producer Mark Jacobs and hosts Heidi Holtan and John Latimer hope to discuss not only the problems but also highlight some creative solutions.
The Third Coast Chamber Collective is hosting a number of events this summer including summer camps for kids and adults. The TCCC also hosts a Festival which begins on August 12th at locations across northern Minnesota. Cellist and Co-founder of the TCCC, Magdalena Sas and Managing Director of the Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program, Buffy Dege, joined KAXE producer Max Philbrook for a conversation about these events and the importance of unexpected chamber music to northern Minnesota. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation.
MN Writer Larry Millett's 9th and Final Shadwell Rafferty/Sherlock Holmes Mystery: Rafferty's Last Case.
Dr. Sarah Cronin on the positive power of supportive community, authentic living, and coming out
Like all good things, so too must end Luke Gorski's pilgrimage to visit all 66 Minnesota State Parks this summer. Luke joins Heidi Holtan and John Latimer one final time to recap the final five parks on Luke's voyage, and provide a peek at his "Parks by the Numbers". To hear the full conversation, click the "Listen" player above.
Pride and Prejudice Meets A High School Speech Team In Sayantani DasGupta's Modern Mashup: Debating Darcy.
It's time for our conservation conversation here on KAXE/KBXE. Once a month we connect with our partners at Northern Waters Land Trust. they have a mission to preserve land, to protect water. Today our topic: conservation easements and the Minnesota Land Trust (MLT). Joining us now from Northern Waters Land Trust (NWLT), it's John Sumption. Good morning, John. Thanks for being here.
At long last, Luke Gorski has arrived at the stage in his journey that he has been looking forward to since the very beginning of his 10 week, 66 park journey: the Minnesota state parks along the north shore of Lake Superior. Read on to find out more about what makes this part of the state so special for Luke. Or to hear the whole conversation with Luke, Heidi, and Staff Phenologist John Latimer, click the "Listen" player above.
Warm Showers is a reciprocal hospitality organization that connects local hosts with adventure cyclists traveling along the popular cross-country route on Highway 2. KAXE/KBXE Board Member and supporter, Mary Mitchell, joined Heidi Holtan and Scott Hall on the Morning Show to explain why she participates in the community and how reciprocal hospitality has opened up the world to her. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation.
Homelessness continues to be a problem around the country, state, and here in northern Minnesota. Vicky Kinney, along with the non-profit organization My Neighbor To Love Coalition, is dedicated to lifting up people experiencing homelessness with a three-pronged, community-first approach. Vicky joined Heidi and Kari on the KAXE/KBXE Morning Show to talk about the progress being made in Brainerd. Click the "Listen" player above for the whole conversation.
Jayne Cowie's new speculative fiction novel imagines a future where men live under curfew in Curfew.
Continuing his journey to visit all 66 Minnesota State Parks this summer, Luke Gorski visited some of the parks that listeners to KAXE/KBXE are quite familiar with. In this conversation with Heidi Holtan on the Morning Show, Luke follows some advice given by a listener and explores the offerings of parks in the north-central part of the state. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation.
KAXE's Tuesday Morning Show strives to take an in-depth look at some natural resource-based issues important to our region. Producer Mark Jacobs and hosts Heidi Holtan and John Latimer hope to discuss not only the problems but also highlight some creative solutions.
This Wednesday, artist and cultural organizer Shanai Matteson of Palisade is going to trial in Aitkin County. Matteson has been charged with gross misdemeanor for allegedly conspiring, aiding, and abetting criminal trespass on critical public infrastructure pipeline during the movement to Stop Enbridge Energy’s Line 3 pipeline. She has pled not guilty to these charges.Matteson spoke with Heidi Holtan and John Bauer on the KAXE/KBXE Morning Show to explain the charges, describe her experience, and share what's next for the other 800 people who are facing charges related to the opposition to the Line 3 project. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation.
Luke Gorski continues his trek to visit each of the 66 state parks in Minnesota this summer. Luke checks in with KAXE's Heidi Holtan and John Latimer to update his journey as he ventures into the northern-most reaches of Minnesota, including a stop at some parks that are near and dear to the hearts of our listeners. Click the player at the top of the page to hear Luke's full report.
The Challenges of Adulting in Abbi Waxman's Sweet, Warmhearted Novel: Adult Assembly Required.
Tracy Kampa, Children's Librarian at the Grand Rapids Area Library, talks about some new and noteworthy children's books.
Matt Kilian, President of the Brainerd Chamber of Commerce, spoke with Heidi Holtan on the KAXE Morning Show to discuss the state of the economy in Brainerd now that summer has reached peak season with the 4th of July approaching. To hear all the details of the conversation, click the "Listen" player at the top of the page.
a series of radio segments about the physical/emotional/intellectual process of creating public art - tied to art in public space at KAXE’s studios - which will inspire and support local artists. Made possible by the arts and cultural heritage fund and the citizens of MN.
This interview is one in a series of conservation conversations aired monthly on KAXE/KBXE. This month's Conservation Conversation concerned the cooperation of community organizations: namely, how the Northern Waters Land Trust works alongside county soil and water conservation districts (SWCD) to protect Northern Minnesota's valuable natural resources.
Intergenerational Trauma, Growing Up in a Desert Motel and a Love of Music Inform Sabaa Tahir's New Novel, All My Rage.
Summer always brings mosquitoes to northern Minnesota, but this year seems particularly bad. KAXE/KBXE contributor Aaron Brown has developed a theory. Click the "listen" player at the top of the page to hear the full report.
On June 23rd, 2022, the Medical Staff at Grand Itasca Hospital and Clinic honored KAXE for our dedication to community health during the Covid 19 pandemic in northern Minnesota. Click the player above to hear Heidi Holtan and Kari Hedlund interview Dr. Simon Lick of Grand Itasca.
Bemidji native Mark Morrissey describes the tragic day he found himself on a rescue mission after climbers on Mount Shasta suffered a fatal fall.
Northern Minnesota is probably best known for hockey, but summer reminds us that baseball enjoys a rich history here as well. Our contributor Aaron Brown found a remarkable story connecting one Iron Range town to a fascinating piece of baseball history.
Luke Gorski has been to every state park in South Dakota and Iowa. This summer, Gorski has a goal to visit all 66 state parks in Minnesota. Heidi Holtan and John Latimer have been visiting with Luke each week as he treks across the state in pursuit of his goal to find out what Luke is seeing, which trails he is hiking, and how bad the mosquitos are. Join Luke, Heidi, and John as they learn more about Luke's adventures in our KAXE/KBXE series Just a Day in the Park.
KAXE’s Tuesday Morning show strives to take an in-depth look at some natural resource-based issues important to our region. The hosts, Heidi Holtan and John Latimer, hope to not only discuss the problems, but also attempt to highlight some creative solutions.
Traveler Luke Gorski continues his pilgrimage to visit all 66 Minnesota State Parks this summer. After checking in with Heidi and John in past weeks from the central and south-eastern parts of the state, Luke continues his journey onward and upward into the south-western reaches. The KAXE/KBXE morning show is connecting you with the people making news in northern Minnesota this summer.
"This is an ongoing campaign by Trump and Republican enablers to attack our election system and democracy." Senator Tina Smith via Twitter 6/8/22
Author Amy Bass discusses her book One Goal: A Coach, A Team, and the Game the Brought a Divided Town Together
Wild Horses is headlining the Festival Rialto at Rapids Brewing Co. on Saturday, June 4th. Ahead of the festival, the band stopped by the KAXE studio in Grand Rapids and played a special live, in-studio set. Click the player above to listen to the whole set and get yourself thoroughly excited for the Festival on Saturday.
If you missed the on-air broadcast of Northern Voices, or if you'd like to listen again to Leah and Heidi chatting about Story Art & Museum, click the player at the top of the page to hear more. Here is Leah's introduction to this week's episode:
This summer, we're connecting you with the growers, farmers, crafters, and makers at the farmers markets around the northern Minnesota region. On Thursday, June 2nd, the Walker Farmers Market has its opening day festivities. The market is hosted by the Green Scene Market and Eatery, and Heidi Holtan was joined by the owner of the Green Scene, Erin Haefele, to chat more about the importance of local food systems in northern Minnesota. DaNae Johnson, owner/farmer of Vibrant Farm in Laporte also joined in the conversation. Click the player above to learn more about What's Fresh at the Walker Farmer's Market.
On Saturday, June 4th, Grand Rapids band Wild Horses, is headlining Festival Rialto. The all-day festival features bands from around northern Minnesota (and beyond), and will take place at Rapids Brewing Co. in downtown Grand Rapids, MN. To learn more about how the festival came to be and why live music is served best with cold beer, Heidi Holtan and Kari Hedlund were joined in the studio by Bill Martinetto, General Manager at Rapids Brewing, and three members of the Wild Horses: Jed, Arianna, and JJ. Click the player at the top of the page to hear the entire conversation.
Luke Gorski is a traveler with a big task this summer. Luke called in for his weekly check-in to tell KAXE/KBXE's Heidi Holtan and John Latimer about this leg of his journey exploring all 66 Minnesota state parks this summer. Click the player above to hear the entire conversation. For the other installments of this summer pilgrimage, click here to read more in the KAXE/KBXE archives.
Bernadine Joselyn, former diplomat with the US Department of State, recently traveled to the Ukraine/Poland border to assist refugees displaced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Heidi Holtan and Scott Hall spoke with Joselyn on the KAXE/KBXE Morning Show to share more about her connections to the region, her perspective on the conflict, and some of the stories of the people she met at the border. Click the player above to listen to the entire conversation.
Dudley Edmondson, filmmaker, public speaker, and nature photographer speaks with Northern Voices host, Leah Lemm. Each week on KAXE/KBXE, Northern Voices brings you the stories of the people and places that make up the fabric of northern Minnesota.
This interview is one in a series of conservation conversations aired monthly on KAXE/KBXE. Heidi Holtan and John Latimer are joined by John Sumption and Annie Knight from the Northern Water Land Trust.
Each week on the KAXE/KBXE Morning Show, we’re connecting you to the bounty of the northland by bringing you stories of local farmers, spotlighting the region’s farmer’s markets, and sharing how you can get involved with local food in your area. The growing season here in Minnesota is short and fickle, so we’re answering that all-important question this time of year…. What’s Fresh? This week, Katie Carter spoke with Liz Strohmayer, owner/operator at Sol Fed Farm.
On Episode 40 of Northern Voices, Leah Lemm chats with artist, multicultural educator, and storyteller Wendy Savage. Wendy Savage is an enrolled member of the Fond du Lac Reservation, The Lake Superior Band of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe. She received her BFA from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and has been showing her art since 1978. Northern Voices can be heard on KAXE/KBXE and at KAXE.org
Traveler Luke Gorski continues his journey to visit each of the Minnesota State Parks this summer. Luke catches up with Heidi Holtan and John Latimer on the KAXE/KBXE Morning Show to share the update of where he's been, what he's seen, and what lies next on his summer-long trip. Click the player above to listen to the full interview, and keep up with Luke's travels each week on Tuesday morning.
"The fishing industry is a 4 billion dollar industry providing over 90,000 jobs from mom and pop bait shop owners to boat dealers..." Governor Tim Walz 5/13/22
Leah Lemm brings us episode 39 of Northern Voices. For her conversation this week, Leah visits with Sam Zimmerman, an artist and author of the recent book Following My Spirit Home, published by Black Bears and Blueberries publishing. In their conversation, Sam tells the story that inspired one of his paintings, where as a child, his father tried to trick his grandmother to get out of berry picking. Click the player above to hear the whole story and learn more about Sam's art, what he learned from the pandemic, and what drew him home to the place of his family.
There are 66 State Parks in Minnesota, and each one has its own history, attractions, and character. Instead of choosing which one to visit this summer, one intrepid travel has set out to experience all of them. Yes, all of them. Luke Gorski, senior at South Dakota State University, has begun a summer-long journey to set foot in each of the Minnesota State Parks. Luke is adding Minnesota to his resume after hiking every state park in Iowa and South Dakota in recent years. To tell us more about his pilgrimage, Luke joined Heidi Holtan and John Lattimer on the KAXE/KBXE Morning. To listen to the full interview, click the player at the top of the page.
The North Country Scenic Trail is a 4,600 mile foot path that stretches from North Dakota to Vermont. The NCT follows a scenic route through the prairies, forests, and lake-country of northern Minnesota, including an urban route through the heart of Grand Rapids along the Mississippi River. To give some updates about the trail in and around Grand Rapids, Matt Davis, NCT Regional Trail Coordinator for North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, and Art Norton, NCT Arrowhead Chapter volunteer, joined KAXE/KBXE for a conversation. Click the player above to hear the full interview.
Click the player above to join host Leah Lemm exploring the northland in Northern Voices. In each episode, Leah sets out to learn about northern Minnesota and tell its stories through conversations with interesting people doing interesting things. With curiosity and generosity, Leah brings the listener along on her journey of discovery that is both surprising and warmly familiar. Listen for another story from Northern Voices.
KAXE's Tuesday Morning show strives to take an in-depth look at some natural resource-based issues important to our region. Producer Mark Jacobs and hosts Heidi Holtan and John Latimer hope to discuss not only the problems but also highlight some creative solutions.
Childrens Librarian at the Grand Rapids Area Library, Tracy Kampa recommends some great children's books!
Bob Blake is the owner of Solar Bear (a native-owned solar installation company) and executive director of Native Sun Community Power Development (a native-led nonprofit that promotes energy efficiency, renewable energy, and an equitable energy transition through education, workforce training, and demonstration).
A monthly conversation about the conservation and protection of water and land in northern Minnesota.
Parents and Allies who Value Education (PAVE) is an organization of 318 parents and others who want to work to ensure our kids get the very best education that can be provided.
Delina White produces a night of fashion celebrating indigenous artists, inspired by celestial connections
Producer's Note: This interview took place during KAXE/KBXE's annual fundraiser. If you are reading/hearing this story about precious metals and the future of mining on the Range, then you appreciate the way we cover sustainability-related topics. We invite you to show your support for our independent news coverage by making a sustaining donation to help us continue this work. Donate now and become a part of a sustainable public radio community in the northland. Click the donate button at KAXE.org or text "DONATE" to 218-326-1234
Professor Mike Herbert's new book "Leaving Campus" pays tribute to Bemidji State Teachers College students who died in WWII.
Some intrepid world travelers stopped into the studio to chat with Kari and Heidi. Students and faculty from the Itasca-Odense Exchange Program are in Grand Rapids to experience life, culture, and beautiful Spring weather.
"Ask tough questions. Apply scrutiny. Make people answer and make sure their assertions aren't taken at face value." 4/12/22 MN Secretary of State Steve Simon
Last month, a wild deer tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease within the city limits of Grand Rapids, Minnesota. To learn more about the response by conservation officials, we spoke with Dr. Lindsey Shartell, acting northeast region manager of the division of fish and wildlife for the Minnesota DNR.
KAXE’s Tuesday Morning show strives to take an in-depth look at some natural resource-based issues important to our region. The hosts, Heidi Holtan and John Latimer, hope to not only discuss the problems, but also attempt to highlight some creative solutions.
MN Writer Marlon James On Fantasy, Power and Storytelling in Moon Witch, Spider King, Book 2 in The Dark Star Trilogy.
"It's time we change the stigma around period products. It's not a luxury, it's a necessity."
Revisting the Romanian Revolution in Ruta Sepetys' New Historical Fiction Novel, I Must Betray You.
author Christina Crook talks with Heidi Holtan and Scott Hall on the Thursday Morning Show
Learning to Love Yourself First in Lizzie Damilola Blackburn's Debut Novel, Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?
Multi-disciplinary exhibit encourages consideration and conversation around childhood in the modern world.
An American bookseller in Paris fights against incredible odds to bring James Joyce’s Ulysses to the world in Kerri Maher's new novel The Paris Bookseller.
Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan talks with Heidi Holtan for the statewide association of community radio stations - AMPERS
Jack Nachbar curates the Edge Center for the Arts Classic Movie Series he's a retired film and pop culture professor from Bowling Green University
February is the shortest month, but sometimes if feels like the longest. Do you embrace winter sports? Want to try something new?
Retired MN Bookseller Gary Goodman Reflects on 40 Years of the Used Books Trade in The Last Bookseller.
MN writer Anika Fajardo seeks out her father in Magical Realism for Non-Believers, a memoir about connecting with her roots.
Mark Jacobs is a retired Aitkin County Land Commissioner who produces our series on Bird Decline and Forests and Carbon
Galls or cecidia are a kind of swelling growth on the externaltissues of plants, fungi, or animals. Plant galls are abnormaloutgrowths of plant tissues, similar to benign tumors or warts inanimals. They can be caused by various parasites, from viruses, fun and bacteria, to other plants, insects and mites.
Grand Rapids Area Library Children's Librarian Tracy Kampa has been giving us her book recommendations throughout the fall and she's been counting the days until the Newbery and Caldecott book awards, which were just announced on Monday. Tracy joins our staff librarian and What We're Reading producer Tammy Bobrowsky to go over the results.