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Up North Report
Home for the holidays: Cohasset family moves into net-zero Habitat build
It was a packed house for Misty Jarvi, Rhys Britt and their two daughters' home dedication one week before Christmas 2025.
2025-12-24
05 min
Up North Report
Int'l hockey talent takes center rink at Bemidji Sanford Center
Hockey teams from Slovakia, Czechia and Latvia competed in exhibition games at Bemidji's Sanford Event Center Dec. 19-22, 2025.
2025-12-23
05 min
Up North Report
Your property tax statement explained, Part 2: Credits, levies and 'the pie'
The KAXE News Team is breaking down your property tax statement, line by line. Next, credits, local government's preliminary tax levies and how others' value changes affect your taxes.
2025-12-22
05 min
Up North Report
Brainerd man pleads guilty to 2024 murder, kidnapping; Former MN GOP Chair Hahn announces US Senate run
Plus: More fraud uncovered in state-run Medicaid services, but total is disputed; and MPCA to study sulfate levels in Minnesota waters.
2025-12-20
05 min
Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen
Cookies become our holiday currency, according to Amy Thielen
Amy Thielen joined the KAXE Morning Show for a live conversation about holiday baking traditions.
2025-12-19
20 min
Up North Report
Respiratory diseases ramp up in MN; Essentia-Virginia nurses approve union contract
Plus U.S. senators check in on status of postal delivery in the Minnesota-North Dakota district after recent woes; and a new coalition looks to reset the green building conversation.
2025-12-19
05 min
Up North Report
Baxter PD arrest 14-year-old student after school threat; Carnahan declines to resign as mayor of Nisswa
Plus: Red Lake Nation's NativeCare cannabis operation plans to open dispensaries in Thief River Falls and the metro; Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a $500M settlement with Hyundai and Kia over anti-theft devices; and MN DEED announced more than $91M in Public Facilities Authority awards for clean drinking water projects.
2025-12-18
04 min
Up North Report
State pauses licensure for adult day centers; Feds announce unemployment insurance probe
Plus: Clipper expected to bring wind, snow and possible rain; Community Cafe moves to YMCA; and a Cass County woman is honored for conservation efforts.
2025-12-17
05 min
Up North Report
White Earth authorities investigate fatal stabbing; MN AG legal opinion threatens county agreements with ICE
Plus: The sale of MN Power's parent company ALLETE to private equity firms closed Monday; Northern MN DFL party official Cyndi Martin resigns one year after criminal vehicular homicide charge; and traffic on the Highway 6 bridge near Big Falls will be reduced to single lane through spring.
2025-12-16
05 min
Up North Report
Your property tax statement explained, Part 1: Values and classifications
The KAXE News Team is breaking down your property tax statement, piece by piece. First, some background information, valuation and property classifications.
2025-12-15
05 min
Up North Report
License revoked from Brainerd assisted living; Nisswa Mayor Carnahan faces possible censure
Plus: The Minnesota Student Survey shows improvements in youth depression and vaping; and a parasitic fungus shows promise for controlling emerald ash borer.
2025-12-13
05 min
Up North Report
MPCA fines Bovey man $20K for wetland violations; 'MyPillow guy' joins 2026 governor's race
Plus: An agricultural policy expert in Minnesota says the new bailout package for farms is a temporary fix; and MnDOT's "Name a Snowplow" contest returns for its sixth year.
2025-12-12
05 min
Up North Report
DHS announces pause for new group home licenses; Women in trades call for action after MN workplace homicide
Plus: As Pulsar Helium hopes to mine what may be the largest concentration of helium in the world, other companies are also exploring the potential for naturally forming hydrogen on the Iron Range.
2025-12-10
05 min
Up North Report
Steve Simon to seek 4th term; Northern MN co-ops, utilities get grid resilience grants
And: Biwabik to take one more look at lowering 30% levy increase; and new report says USDA leans too much on industrial agriculture.
2025-12-10
05 min
Up North Report
'One-two punch' winter weather to hit Northland; DFL stands by party official charged with vehicular homicide
Plus: Deer River's new telehealth program the first step toward school-based health center.
2025-12-09
05 min
Up North Report
Eveleth man charged in attempted murder of father; Lake of the Woods authorities tout successful ice rescue
Plus: Demolition work is underway to make room for new construction in Bemidji's blighted rail corridor; Anderson Brothers Construction in Brainerd can once again bid on government contracts; and Essentia Health St. Joseph's will host its annual Tree of Life memorial service on Dec. 16.
2025-12-06
05 min
Up North Report
Owner charged in Lutsen Lodge fire; Energy Assistance funds on the way
Plus: A Bemidji forum explores the affordability of child care, health care and more for families, along with potential legislative fixes.
2025-12-05
05 min
Up North Report
Chisholm reminded of unsolved missing child case; Fosston, Essentia hospital dispute continues
And: Itasca, Beltrami county residents voice budget thoughts at Truth in Taxation meetings.
2025-12-04
05 min
Up North Report
MN fraud, CDLs under scrutiny by top Trump officials; Judge rejects Eichorn's 'vindictive prosecution' defense
Plus: A Minneapolis-based attorney announced his bid for the Republican nomination in the 2026 Governor's race; and the Minnesota DNR says winter is the best time to prune oaks to prevent oak wilt.
2025-12-03
05 min
Up North Report
Snowmobiler rescued near Meadowlands; Impaired driving extra enforcement underway
And: Minnesota paid leave begins in the new year; and DNR auctioning off five parcels through Dec. 16.
2025-12-02
05 min
Up North Report
State environmental board hears more on data centers and water use
The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board heard the second part of an informational series on data centers and the considerations needed to safeguard the state's water resources.
2025-12-01
05 min
Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen
Amy talks sloppy Joes, apple cider, giant cabbages on the KAXE Morning Show
"Ham Radio" host, cookbook author and James Beard award-winning Amy Thielen weighs in on sloppy Joes, fall harvests and recipes in Northern Minnesota, and Heidi and Amy share plans for the future of "Ham Radio"!
2025-10-15
27 min
Phenology
Phenology coordinator flummoxed by furry fungus
During the Phenology Report for the week of Sept. 30, 2025, Charlie Mitchell, KAXE phenology coordinator, discusses the BirdCast website, fungi, and fall colors.
2025-10-02
12 min
What We're Reading
Chris DeVille’s 'Such Great Heights,' a definitive history of indie rock
Chris DeVille is the author of Such Great Heights.(Contributed / Book cover— Macmillian; Author photo—Stephanie Lehnert Photography )In his new book Such Great Heights: The Complete Cultural History of the Indie Rock Explosion, Chris DeVille, music journalist and managing editor at Stereogum, reminisces how in the early 2000s the internet was becoming a hub for music discovery and fan communities.He writes, “I didn't realize it then, but this was a paradigm shift. I drilled down into a world that existed just beneath the mainstream, into a subculture that would transform the way I approached music for be...
2025-08-25
13 min
What We're Reading
Anne-Marie Erickson shares lessons of love and loss in new book
Anne-Marie Erickson is the author of In the Evening, We'll Dance.(Contributed / Book cover—Holy Cow! Press; Author photo—author's website)GRAND RAPIDS - Writer Anne-Marie Erickson and her husband Dick Cain lived a simple and deliberate life in a log cabin they built together in the Northwoods. After increasing signs of memory loss beyond the levels of natural aging, Dick received a diagnosis of dementia, and Anne-Marie realized the two of them would need to build yet a new life.Anne-Marie recounts their journey together in her new book In the Evening, We’ll Dance: A Memoir...
2025-08-18
13 min
Phenology
August birds: Befuddled fledgling hawks and long-distance loons
Pam Perry, retired non-game wildlife biologist, stops by each month to talk about Minnesota phenology. This month covers early migrators, dopey hawks and loon families.
2025-08-15
19 min
Phenology
Tweaking traditional forestry to enhance forest bird habitat
Mike Lynch, Forest Stewards Guild region director, discusses the recently completed "Forestry for Minnesota Birds" project. This is part of the "Bird Decline" series.
2025-08-14
19 min
Phenology
Have you seen the spring-loaded seeds of the spotted touch-me-not?
During the Phenology Report for the week of August 12, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer discusses the exciting explosions of the spotted touch-me-not plant and more.
2025-08-14
19 min
Phenology
The joy of holding a frog for the first time
During Aug. 12, 2025, we enjoy a report of a kid that held a frog for the first time and a summer update from Little Falls. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.
2025-08-13
22 min
Phenology
John Latimer's audit of August's outdoor ambiance
During the Phenology Report for the week of August 5, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers what to expect in the long golden days of August.
2025-08-08
19 min
Phenology
Kids enjoy sightings of otter pups and raccoon kits
During the week of Aug. 5, 2025, we enjoy reports of turtles, otters, and a family of young raccoons. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.
2025-08-06
14 min
What We're Reading
'How to Draw a Tree' teaches us to slow down and observe
David LaRochelle and Colleen Muske are the writer and illustrator of the book How to Draw a Tree.(Contributed / Minnesota Historical Society Press)“Go outside and find a tree. Introduce yourself.” This is advice found in the new children’s book How to Draw a Tree, story by David LaRochelle and illustrations by Colleen Muske.David LaRochelle and Colleen Muske are both Minnesota writers and illustrators who've teamed up for this lovely new picture book from the Minnesota Historical Society Press. David LaRochelle is a Minnesota writer and illustrator. (Contributed / Minnesota Historical Society Press)In a r...
2025-08-05
11 min
Phenology
Asters and goldenrods predominate in late July
During the Phenology Report for the week of July 29, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers the "end of the firsts," asters and more.
2025-08-04
24 min
Phenology
Kids name slime molds 'Gemma' and 'Pudding'
During the week of July 29, 2025, we enjoy reports from Long Lake Conservation Center, Kathleen in Brainerd and more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.
2025-08-04
15 min
Phenology
How does the DNR predict where forest fires will flare up?
Travis Verdegan, fire predictive services coordinator, discusses how the DNR makes forest fire decisions. The "Fire in MN forests" series is produced by Mark Jacobs.
2025-07-28
18 min
Phenology
Northern Minnesota enjoys a season of natural abundance
During the Phenology Report for the week of July 22, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers wild food, young eagles, and dashing damselflies.
2025-07-25
17 min
Phenology
Would you push your friend into a bog if they were being annoying?
During the week of July 22, 2025, we enjoy reports from Upward Bound participants exploring a bog and many more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.
2025-07-23
16 min
Minnesota News and Info Tracker
Minnesota Political Drama Unfolds: Small Business Investments, Capitol Battles, and Community Development Reshape State's Future
Minnesota is experiencing a summer of political drama, ambitious investments, and significant development across sectors. In Minneapolis, the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party has endorsed state Senator Omar Fateh as their pick for the city’s next mayor, a move that elevates his profile as the city approaches a mayoral election, according to CBS Minnesota. Meanwhile, state lawmakers convened for the 2025 legislative session with the mandate to pass a balanced budget by June 1, amid a historic tie in both chambers. The Minnesota Senate is split 33-33, with a special Minneapolis election set to break the deadlock. A power-sharing arrangement is temporarily in place, bu...
2025-07-22
03 min
Phenology
How to avoid water hemlock, the most poisonous plant in North America
During the Phenology Report for July 15, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer gives a color-coded guide to July wildflowers and discusses the dangers of water hemlock.
2025-07-18
16 min
Phenology
How insects impact MN wildfires: Calculating risk and finding solutions
Brian Schwingle, MN DNR forest health program coordinator, discusses how invasive species impact wildfires. The "Fire in MN forests" series is produced by Mark Jacobs.
2025-07-16
18 min
Phenology
Bell Museum summer campers investigate bog life
During the week of July 15, 2025, we enjoy reports of groundhogs, damselflies, and adventures in the bog. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.
2025-07-16
10 min
What We're Reading
Hayley Krischer's young adult thriller highlights dark side of wellness industry
Journalist and author Hayley Krischer tackles the dark side of the wellness industry in her new young adult thriller You Belong to Me.Hayley is the author of The Falling Girls, Something Happened to Ali Greenleaf and the adult fiction book, Where Are You, Echo Blue? She’s also written for The New York Times, Elle and The Atlantic.In You Belong to Me, we meet high school student Frances Bean, seemingly comfortable in her group of goth outcast friends until a rich and popular girl she’s had a crush on for years shows inte...
2025-06-30
08 min
Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen
Preserving Summer Through Memories, Recipes and Community
In this episode of Ham Radio: Cooking With Amy Thielen we are all about the summer kitchen.Guests include Alena Levina, one of the contributors of the new cookbook Kitchens of Hope: Immigrants Share Stories of Resilience and Recipes from Home. Alena gives us her family recipe from Belarus: Holodnik, or Summer Beet Soup. It's our Community Recipe: kaxe.org/community-recipe-holodnik-summer-beet-soup-ham-radio-amy-thielen.We're also thrilled to bring you a conversation with newly awarded St. Paul chef Karyn Tomlinson. She just won the James Beard award for Best Chef of the Midwest. Her restaurant is Myriel in St. Paul, and she features...
2025-06-28
59 min
What We're Reading
'Crossing Fifty-One' reveals family secrets, tense family dynamics
Debbie Russell is the author of Crossing Fifty-One: Not Quite a Memoir.(Contributed / Debbie Russell)Digging into family history can lead to interesting discoveries and insights into your family’s dynamics. Debbie Russell, Minnesota lawyer-turned-writer, experienced this firsthand and shares her discoveries in her debut book Crossing Fifty-One: Not Quite a Memoir.In a recent What We’re Reading interview Debbie explained that she called the book “Not Quite a Memoir” because it is largely a multi-generational story. About 10 years ago, as her father Ralph’s health was deteriorating due to Parkinson’s Disease, she made a discovery in...
2025-06-23
13 min
Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen
More Than A Recipe: Do You Cook by the Book or Off the Map?
Has cooking changed? Do we expect more out of recipes these days? That's our topic this week on KAXE's Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen. Amy talks with Natasha Pickowicz, author of More Than Cake. She weaves 100 recipes with delightful and surprising recipes and stories to celebrate how baking can connect. We'll also talk about the cookbook she is currently working on about Hot Pot, and find out if savory recipes are different than sweet.We also get a chance to meet Nick Torres. Nick is a food photographer and stylist who worked on Amy's first cookbook The New Midwestern...
2025-06-21
1h 00
What We're Reading
'Kitchens of Hope' celebrates immigrant stories and recipes from home
Kitchens of Hope tell the stories of immigrants in Minnesota and their recipes from home.(Contributed / University of Minnesota Press)It started as an idea from some people involved with The Advocates for Human Rights in Minneapolis about 4 years ago: create a cookbook of immigrant recipes.Among this group of people were Linda S. Svitak and Christin Jaye Eaton, lawyer and attorney, respectively, who volunteer with the Advocates. Food writer and former editor of the Minnesota Star Tribune Taste section, Lee Svitak Dean was eventually brought in, as well as Minnesota Star Tribune photographer, Tom Wallace.
2025-06-16
13 min
Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen
Harvest Abundance in Minnesota: Gardening, the Advanced Class
When the garden or farmers market gives you everything at once, the best way to handle it is to return to the fundamentals: roast, grill, bake, pickle, can, dry, freeze and sauté. These aren’t just methods, they’re survival tools during harvest season. Especially grilling. Because it’s summer. And everything tastes better with a little char and a lot of butter.This week, Amy and Heidi talked to Erin Haefele of Green Scene in Walker, Minnesota, "a charming food haven nestled in the heart of rural northern Minnesota where small-town warmth meets big-city sophistication." Erin inspires us with simple...
2025-06-14
1h 01
Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen
Friends and Family: Cooking for Company
This week's show is about having people over — sometimes, a LOT of people over — and how to feed them all, generously, without losing your mind, hiring help, or breaking the bank.We'll call it an audible potluck, with tales of Pennsylvania Dutch country family reunions from Chef David Kinch and his Park Rapids area cousin Bill Dinger, and our favorite theme song-writing Minnesota musician Jeremy Messersmith talking about hosting communal food parties built to pair with his performances.We heard from Megan in Meadowlands who kept the pig roast and Czech family traditions of kolache going in a community celebration. We h...
2025-06-07
59 min
What We're Reading
Kent Nerburn takes us on a redemptive journey in ‘Lone Dog Road’
Kent Nerburn is the author of Lone Dog Road. (Contributed / New World Library)Kent Nerburn is the Minnesota author of several books on spirituality and Native American themes including the internationally acclaimed books Neither Wolf nor Dog, The Wolf At Twilight, and Chief Joseph and the Flight of the Nez Perce.His new book is a novel called Lone Dog Road. The story revolves around two young Lakota brothers on the run from a boarding school government agent. They journey across the prairies of South Dakota in search of pipestone in Minnesota to replace their great-grandfather’s čhaŋ...
2025-06-02
13 min
Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen
More Time Than Money: Resourcefulness and Creativity in the Kitchen
This week, Amy and Heidi meditate on the theme of "More Time Than Money" — a show about making do with resourcefulness and creativity. They'll talk about incredible recipes that take time and skill, but not necessarily a lot of money. This week's community recipe to cook along with us is Bran Crispbread: kaxe.org/community-recipe-bran-crispbread-ham-radio-amy-thielen. Give it a try and send us your reactions and photos at comments@kaxe.org!
2025-05-31
1h 00
What We're Reading
Mini Book Club: Erin Entrada Kelly’s ‘The First State of Being’
Librarians Tracy Kampa and Tammy Bobrowsky talk about Erin Entrada Kelly's book The First State of Being.(Contributed / Tammy Bobrowsky; book cover—Harper Collins)What We’re Reading producer Tammy Bobrowsky and Tracy Kampa, children's librarian at the Grand Rapids Area Library dive into Erin Entrada Kelly’s The First State of Being in their latest mini book conversation. This is a great story for young and old alike.This conversation has been edited for clarity.Tammy: The book we have read is Erin Entrada Kelly’s The First State of Being, which this Jan...
2025-05-27
09 min
Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen
Risky Business: The delicious science behind cooking with lye and more
This week, Amy and Heidi's adventures in the kitchen feature cooking with lye, pickling lime, Hawaiian taro and some other semi-hazardous ingredients.
2025-05-24
1h 02
What We're Reading
Bures’ ‘Pushing the River’ is full of adventure
Frank Bures is the author of Pushing the River.(Contributed / Book cover—Minnesota Historical Society Press; Author photo—Author's website)Minnesota writer Frank Bures grew up skiing, fishing and canoeing on the Mississippi River in Winona. This informed his new book Pushing the River: An Epic Battle, a Lost History, a Near Death, and Other True Canoeing Stories. It’s a fascinating collection of true stories about canoeing on our Minnesota waterways.These days, we hear the occasional story about personal journeys people take paddling down the Mississippi River, but back in the day, people raced...
2025-05-19
12 min
Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen
Why are we doing this show? Amy shares her inspiration for 'Ham Radio'
"Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen" is a new program featuring James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Amy Thielen of Park Rapids, Minnesota.
2025-05-14
21 min
Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen
Trailer: Introducing 'Ham Radio'
Coming May 23 and hosted by James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Amy Thielen, with producer Heidi Holtan, this KAXE / KBXE show celebrates the creativity and resourcefulness of rural home cooks.
2025-05-09
01 min
la Boca Nostra
Parir al calor del hogar y del territorio: Entrevista con Lilia de Poj Kää.
Periodismo de lo Posible sigue en su segunda temporada y el pasado 8 de Abril se estrenó el segundo capítulo, el cual lleva por título: "Oaxaca: Kaxë’ëjkën, parir al calor del hogar y del territorio". Para poder conocer mas sobre quienes realizaron esta producción, tuvimos la oportunidad de charlar con Lilia, integrante de la Organización de Mujeres Poj Kääj, quienes desde el territorio ayuujk en Tlahuitoltepec, Oaxaca, luchan por condiciones más dignas en el parto y los cuidados médicos, así como la defensa de las parteras y las madres de la comunidad. Lilia nos narra...
2025-04-17
24 min
Periodismo de lo Posible
Oaxaca: Kaxë’ëjkën, parir al calor del hogar y del territorio
En la comunidad ayuujk de Tlahuitoltepec, Oaxaca, el parto en casa era una tradición que se practicaba en armonía con el territorio y la espiritualidad. Sin embargo, con la llegada de los hospitales y la imposición de la medicina occidental, muchas mujeres fueron presionadas a renunciar a los partos en casa y por ende a sus prácticas ancestrales de nacimiento, enfrentando violencia obstétrica, cesáreas innecesarias y la negación de sus derechos sobre sus cuerpos y la vida de sus bebés. Ante estos abusos, un grupo de mujeres y parteras se organizó para recu...
2025-04-09
25 min
Canto de Cenzontles
Programa 175. Oaxaca: Kaxë’ëjkën, parir al calor del hogar y del territorio
En la comunidad ayuujk de Tlahuitoltepec, Oaxaca, el parto en casa era una tradición que se practicaba en armonía con el territorio y la espiritualidad. Sin embargo, con la llegada de los hospitales y la imposición de la medicina occidental, muchas mujeres fueron presionadas a renunciar a los partos en casa y por ende a sus prácticas ancestrales de nacimiento, enfrentando violencia obstétrica, cesáreas innecesarias y la negación de sus derechos sobre sus cuerpos y la vida de sus bebés. Ante estos abusos, un grupo de mujeres y parteras se organizó para recu...
2025-04-08
26 min
Torsk på tee
En kaxe glow i Floridas vegetation
En försenad Chess.com Invitational-recap, en helt sproilans ny svensk disctillverkare, världens fem bästa discgolfbanor, podcasttips.
2024-03-04
14 min
Hundezonen - en podcast om hund
Hvordan startet Maren Teien Rørvik?
Hvordan startet hundetrener Maren Teien Rørvik å trene hund? Her er flere tips å hente. 60 personer har anmeldt en hundeoppdretter på Sørlandet for uetisk avl. Hvordan går det? Bli også med Anders på treningstur under en patrulje med Kaxe. Hvordan jobber de? Hundezonen kan nås på team@hundezonen.no.
2023-10-10
27 min
Between You & Me
Minn Sec. of State Simon: 'Extraordinary legislative session for democracy'
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.
2023-07-30
18 min
Between You & Me
Rally for striking UPM Blandin paper mill workers draws hundreds in Grand Rapids
The rally featured union leadership from across the state and state legislators including Rep. Dave Lislegard, DFL-Aurora, and Sen. Grant Hauschild, DFL-Hermantown.
2023-07-29
15 min
Between You & Me
Recycling groundwater is goal of Brainerd project funded by bonding bill
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.
2023-07-25
22 min
Between You & Me
Rural Futures Summit: What future can we build together?
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.
2023-07-19
1h 00
Between You & Me
Tammy Bobrowsky of 'What We're Reading' on Ruta Sepetys' new writer’s guide
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.
2023-07-09
17 min
Between You & Me
KAXE contributor Aaron Brown on throw pillows, garden art and PolyMet permits
Brown first contributed to KAXE as part of the original iteration of "Between You & Me," a call-in variety show featuring essays and music.
2023-07-08
28 min
Between You & Me
Lorie Shaull helps bring KAXE stories to life with colorful imagery
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.
2023-06-28
26 min
Between You & Me
Writer Kuyatt’s new middle-grade novel shares story of neurodivergent girl
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.
2023-06-27
16 min
Between You & Me
Solving a Brainerd history mystery means righting wrongs about Lyman P. White
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.
2023-06-27
19 min
Between You & Me
Juneteenth celebrations planned across Northern Minnesota
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.
2023-06-18
16 min
Between You & Me
Banned books, good librarians and romance reads: 'What We're Reading' host Tammy Bobrowsky
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.
2023-06-07
26 min
Between You & Me
All Minn. students could soon be granted free overnight outdoor experiences
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.
2023-06-05
25 min
Between You & Me
Milford mining disaster in Crosby spotlighted in new novella
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.
2023-06-03
23 min
Between You & Me
Remembering Benesikwe: The legacy of Red Lake Nation's Shirley Nordrum
Independent audio producer Leah Lemm featured Shirley Nordrum on KAXE’s "Northern Voices" – celebrating ties to Minnesota’s northland, a series on KAXE.
2023-05-30
21 min
Between You & Me
Iron range art center aims for cultural sensitivity in recent 'Moana Jr.' production
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.
2023-05-27
17 min
Between You & Me
DNR's Andy Tri on black bear encounters at home and how to prevent them
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.
2023-05-26
27 min
Between You & Me
Intense springtime of 2023 is humbling for Hill City farmers
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.
2023-05-24
21 min
Between You & Me
Understanding bird language in your own yard
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."
2023-05-22
29 min
Between You & Me
Stolen ruby slippers story grabs headlines again with federal indictment
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.
2023-05-20
32 min
Between You & Me
Minn. author Mary Casanova on hooking readers right from the start
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.
2023-05-17
22 min
Nyreforeningens podcast
Pårørende til nyresyge: Vi lever meget i nuet
Det er en stor omvæltning, når ens nærmeste bliver alvorligt nyresyg. Det kan have indflydelse på familieliv, arbejde, økonomi, boligsituation og meget mere. Det har ikke blot menneskelige konsekvenser for den syge, men også for familie og nære venner. Opmærksomheden fra familie og venner retter sig ofte mod den syge, mens de pårørendes problemer lever et liv i skyggen. Men de pårørendes behov og problemer er lige så vigtige. I denne episode sætter vi derfor spot på pårørendes tanker og udfordringer sammen med pårørende Ricki Thanning og L...
2022-12-19
22 min
Segona Jugada
Episodi 91 - Kaxe remuntam!
Nou programa de Segona Jugada en què analitzam el Calahorra 1 - ATB 1, corresponent a la jornada 12.
2022-11-20
1h 02
Hundezonen - en podcast om hund
Politihund sporet opp ransmistenkt
En dagligvarebutikk blir ranet, men raneren stikker av. I dagens episode får du høre om politihunden som verktøy. Terje er hundefører og fag- og opplæringsansvarlig i Sør-Vest politidistrikt og er gjest i podkasten. Også i neste episode får du høre med om hundetjenesten i politiet. Lars har mistet kredittkortet i sporet. Greier Kaxe og Anders å finne det? Tina og Lotta har vært på kurs, de har oppdaget viktigheten av å ha god kontakt. Dersom du har et spørsmål, kan du sende det til team@hundezonen.no
2022-07-27
19 min
Hundezonen - en podcast om hund
Slipp- slipp, sa jeg!
Mange sliter med å få til apporten, enten det er jegere, hundeeiere som konkurrerer eller i tjenestesammenheng. I dagens episode er apport tema. Hvorfor er det en vanskelig øvelse? Bli også med Hundezonen på sportrening med malinoisen Kaxe og schæferhunden Xena. De skal søke etter menneskespor. Lars jobber med å få Xena til å sette seg raskt i sporet og time belønningen. Vil han greie å få belønne på riktig tidspunkt? Kaxe skal finne en gjenstand i slutten av sporet. Anders og Kaxe får krevende sporoppgave med tap av spor, vinkler og terrengskifte. Hundezonen er et team der begge driver aktivt med...
2022-03-07
20 min
Hundezonen - en podcast om hund
Hundezonen på TV2 og God morgen Norge. Bonusepisode
Lars og Anders i Hundezonen er invitert til God morgen Norge på TV2 for å prate om hundeboka og gi tips til trening for alle hundeeiere. Anders har tatt med malioisen Kaxe som skal opptre direkte på TV. Vil dette gå? Kaxe er giret før sending. Teamet var live i studio på TV2 i ni minutter og ga tips og råd. Og Kaxe sjarmerte TV-seerne i senk. Boka fikk sin store lansering på nasjonal TV. Se episoden på TV2. Lurer du på noe, kan du sende spørsmål til team@hundezonen.no. Anders er utdannet instruktør i Norske Rednin...
2021-11-16
09 min
Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine
Michael Lyons’ Gift for teaching Ojibwe Language with Puppets, Cartoons, and Song
Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices Shine – Weekly Radio ShowNative Lights is a weekly, half-hour radio program hosted by Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members and siblings, Leah Lemm and Cole Premo. Native Lights is a space for people in Native communities around Mni Sota Mkoce -- a.k.a. Minnesota -- to tell their stories about finding their gifts and sharing them with the community.Native Lights – Michael Lyons’ Gift for teaching Ojibwe Language with Puppets, Cartoons, and SongOn today’s show, we talk with Anishinaabe author and artist, Michael Lyons, who is t...
2021-06-10
38 min
Kerby’s Disc Golf World
Episode 18 - Kerby's Disc Golf World
In this episode the guys recap the amazing tournament Jonesboro was and review the next DGPT event on tour the Mid American Open. With Moral Kombat around the corner the debate in which character would be the best disc golfer was heated. Kaxe Z was this episodes disc pick and it happens to be some of the guys go to disc. And finally one of the hardest disc golf questions has been answered... what qualifies an ace?
2021-04-23
1h 07
Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast
Genetics and Behavior with Kim Brophey
Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, FDM, is an applied ethologist and owner of The Dog Door Behavior Center in downtown Asheville, NC. Kim’s 20-year commitment to Family Dog Mediation™ has been recognized internationally, nationally and locally, awarded the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Outstanding Trainer of the Year in 2009 and the Best Dog Trainer of WNC seven years in a row. Kim Brophey’s work has been featured in: Psychology Today, The Washington Post, National Geographic, Pet MD, The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI Central) Resource Library, HGTV Magazine, WLOS, The Asheville Citizen Times, The Family...
2021-04-13
58 min
The Strong Towns Podcast
Dig Deep: What Does Democracy Look Like Now?
Since January 2017, at least once a month (and often more frequently than that), Strong Towns president Chuck Marohn has co-hosted a radio show on 91.7 KAXE, Northern Community Radio, along with his friend Aaron Brown—an author, reporter, and educator—and Heidi Holtan, the station’s News and Public Affairs Director. Since the debut of Dig Deep, topics have varied widely: the 2020 election, Minnesota politics, the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, climate change, rural life, health care, universal basic income, the history and future of labor unions in Minnesota, and the cohosts’ latest books, among many others. The show’s aim? To...
2021-02-15
22 min
Minnesota Native News: COVID-19 Daily Update
Red Lake Nation Chairman Seki Urges Everyone to Take COVID-19 Seriously
As more and more cities and major retailers across Minnesota and the country begin implementing face mask requirements, a Red Lake Nation Chairman is urging people to take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously and wear a mask. In a recent interview with KAXE, Red Lake Chairman Darrell Seki issued a passionate statement on masks
2020-07-21
01 min
The Strong Towns Podcast
KAXE's Dig Deep on George Floyd, Coronavirus, and More
Two Minnesotans -- Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn -- are regular commentators on KAXE community radio out of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and have regular conversations where they dig deep into the issues of the day. The Dig Deep program is hosted by KAXE's Heidi Holton and can be heard on-air as well as by download at KAXE.org.
2020-06-16
1h 02
Deportes Cope Bierzo
Deportes COPE Bierzo 26-05-2020 de 15:25 a 15:30 horas
Repasamos la actualidad del deporte berciano con Jacobo Casas (15:25 horas) -Crisis del coronavirus -LaLiga vuelve -Tiempo de opinión con Álvaro Carrera -Declaraciones de Javier Tebas y Kaxe
2020-05-26
05 min
Youth In Radio
Youth in Radio Podcast...Michael Fitch
Michael Fitch of Grand Rapids produced the first Youth in Radio Podcast for KAXE/KBXE which will be aired Thursday mornings around 8:10 during the Morning Show. Fitch explores the relationship between music and arts education in young children. Hear the whole conversation below.
2019-05-02
06 min
Youth In Radio
Youth in Radio Podcast...the first of many
Today marked the beginning of KAXE/KBXE’s Youth in Radio Podcast which will be aired Thursday mornings around 8:10 during the Morning Show. This morning, Heidi Holtan talked with Youth in Radio Coordinator Shannon Fitch who has been working with groups of students to create short pieces about the subject of their choosing. Hear the whole conversation below.
2019-05-02
08 min
The Disc Golf Podcast
Episode 92 - The Disc Golf Podcast
In this episode we review the Kaxe Z by Kastaplast along with Lagunitas Sucks by Lagunitas Brewing Company. We also talk about the recent pro sponsorship moves, PDGA putting rule changes, and our need to make good on past bets. Music by www.bensound.com
2018-01-04
1h 21
Blå måndag
#13 Eva Kaxe
Avsnittet då vi dissar gitarrister, trummisar och Göteborg. Vi träffar sångerskan Eva Kaxe från KAOS! och pratar bland annat om låtskriveri, körsång och var Eva fick sina första synthskivor från. Dessutom ett rafflande På vågen och en bortglömd svensk klassiker.
2017-10-23
1h 30
Explore, Teach, Conserve
Getting Involved in the World of Phenology
On this episode of the Naturalist, we get a chance to talk phenology with Staff Phenologist John Latimer from KAXE Community Radio in Grand Rapids and Associate Extension Professor Eli Sagor.
2017-06-29
36 min
The Strong Towns Podcast
Scott Hall at KAXE Radio
This week we're hosting a series of on the ground events in the Iron Range region of Minnesota. We're also sharing stories from the region and offering examples of how Strong Towns ideas can apply there. Scott Hall is a long-time resident of the Iron Range and the Community Asset Coordinator for KAXE Northern Community Radio. In this podcast, he talks about the history of the region and the changes in the Iron Range over the last several decades, through the lens of his own life there. Chuck Marohn also jumps in with some of hi...
2016-05-16
58 min