91.7 KAXE - Independant Community Radio in Northern Minnesota

CrazyGoodWords
Tonight on Realgoodwords Heidi talks with Thomas Cobb, the author of the novel "Crazy Heart," the book that the movie starring Jeff Bridges is based on... Realgoodwords - every Wednesday night from 6-7 and Sunday mornings from 9-10. A place for those who read, write & appreciate the written word. Are you an author? Know of a book you think would be good for Realgoodwords? Email or send us a copy of your book!

A Homegrown Centerstage MN
As the temps rise, snow melts and the mud appears it's hard to not get excited for the upcoming festival season. One of the biggest (and coolest) events coming right up is the Duluth Homegrown Festival, a full week of music with over 150 local bands/musicians May 2nd-9th. This week on Centerstage MN I'll be talking with Shana David-Massett, the new Director of Homegrown - she'll talk about the event and highlight some of the local performers who are on this years line-up. The Duluth Homegrown Music Festival is a VERY cool thing - many cities that are WAY bigger don't have anything that comes even close to this. And with a specific focus on local talent, it's a great way to experience all the different sounds and styles coming out of Duluth...Read More...

KBXE Music Sprawl
Do you have your KBXE bumper sticker yet? Have you enjoyed a KBXE event? Or are you still wondering, "What IS KBXE?" Find the answer, and a bumper sticker, at the KBXE Music Sprawl this Sat. March 13th - we'll be hanging out at a series of concerts around the Bemidji area that night so stop in and say HI! We'll have an info table at Brigid's Cross Irish Pub for a Jim Miller gig, the Headwaters Unitarian Fellowship for a Peter Mayer performance, and at Jammers Nightclub for Michael Walters and the Sky Blues band concert - all of which have music starting at 8pm. Show up a little early to chat with our volunteers and find out how can help build KBXE. More info at www.kbxe.org.

On-Air Volunteer Training
Have you ever thought about becoming a volunteer program host at KAXE? We'll hold a series of on-air volunteer training classes on March 16, 23, and 30 at 6pm. That's three Tuesday nights in a row, and you should plan on attending all three classes. The class will teach you how to produce music programs at KAXE. The classes will be held at KAXE's studios: 260 NE 2nd Street in Grand Rapids. Please call us if you would like to sign up: 218-326-1234.

what's new on kaxe
Jimi Hendrix ... "Valleys of Neptune"
Ben Harper & the Relentless 7 ... "Live from Montreal"
Broken Bells ... "Broken Bells"
Iron Range Original Music Sampler ... "Volume 1"
K.D. Lang ... "Ingenue"
Shelby Lynne ... "Tears, Lies and Alibis"
Read more on the Currents Playlist...

NowWatchingKAXE
On our YouTube Channel we've got videos of artists performing at the KAXE Studios, documentaries of our events and behind-the-scenes footage. Check it all out here & let us know what you would like to see, just email comments@kaxe.org

Ski Talk: a Blog
Ski Talk is a blog created by KAXE as a cross-country ski trail report across the KAXE listening area of northern and central Minnesota. Everyone from Groomers to Meteorologist updates our ski blog and we'd like to hear from you too, email your own trail reports and stories to comments@kaxe.org! Weather reports, trail conditions and more at Ski Talk.

A Winter Wonderland
With the first BIG snowstorm of the season, we've finally got enough snow to get out and enjoy it! We'd like to see your winter wonderland; whether it's the kids sliding down the hill, the river surrounded by snow or a tree buried in the white stuff - send it to photo@kaxe.org and please include your name and where the picture was taken.

Report Your Moose Sightings
We talked with Mark Johnson, Executive Director of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, about what he learned as a member of the "Moose Advisory Committee". The Minnesota moose population is facing a lot of biological and natural threats, and has seen sharp declines in the Northwestern part of the state. While the decline has not been as dramatic in Northeastern Minnesota, biologists and others interested in moose populations are still concerned. Mark indicated that we have a lot to learn about what is affecting the population, and one of the ways that you can help is to report your moose sightings on a special website. Please log your sighting(s) at http://www.nrri.umn.edu/moose/general/sightings.html. Read more about what's happening to moose in Northeastern Minnesota on the "Moose in Minnesota" website.

What is KBXE?
Everyone has been asking, “What is KBXE?” It’s a new radio station being built by Northern Community Radio - we've been having parties and events to spread the word. Let us know if you're interested in helping or would like to receive regular email updates. More info at KBXE.org.

R.T. Rybak Visits KAXE
Minneapolis Mayor and DFL candidate for Governor, RT Rybak, stopped by our studios for theis interview with Scott Hall.

The Chippewa National Forest
A Talk on the Wild Side with Tom Hewitt on the Chippewa National Forest. Tom is a botanist and talked about invasive species like Garlic Mustard and Spotted Knapweed. Get more nature news on The Phenology page.

Venison for Veterans
Retired local-butcher Earl Burnson on venison processing and the work he does to help families send a taste of home to friends and relatives serving in the Military. Get more stories on our Local Food page.

Remembering Chief Busticogan
Bill Marshall, local historian, remembers Chief Busticogan and other people and events in North Itasca County/Minnesota history. More stories at Our History page.

Aaron Brown on Being Stranded
When we think of being stranded, we often picture some remote island...but what about in everyday situations? Get more contributions and stories at the Between You and Me page.

Guido on Being Stranded
Guido has been stranded multiple times and says you haven't REALLY been stranded until you're in a place where you can't speak the language.. Get more contributions and stories at the Between You and Me page.

Jake Dilley and the Color Pharmacy
We talk with Jake Dilley of Jake Dilley and the Color Pharmacy about their new psychedelic/indie EP "DeTour." Here more interviews with MN musicians on the Centerstage MN page.

What's for Breakfast with Jessa in Brainerd
We talk with KAXE Member Jessa Hastings in a vehicle near Brainerd (she had a bowl of yogurt with granola before she left...). Get to know more members better on our What's For Breakast page.

RealGoodRecollections
Dwayne Raymond talks about his new book, "Mornings With Mailer: Recollections of Friendship," which gives readers a glimpse into the personal side of writer Norman Mailer. More author interviews on the RealGoodWords page.

Oji-Cree Round Dance Invitational
We talked with Rayna Churchill-Mattinas and Pete Gahbow about the Oji-Cree Round Dance Invitational in Onamia this weekend in Onamia– the first time the Ojibwe and Cree Nations have come together for this celebration ceremony.

Becoming an Outdoors Woman
Heidi Holtan talked with Kristina Clark and Carrie Thornvig about a Women's Weekend they went to that was put on by the DNR. Get more nature news on The Phenology page.

The Oneida Nation's Contribution to Valley Forge
Cass Lake author, Greg Chester, likes digging for stories that are often lost in the telling of our history. His new book, "The Oneida Nation's Contributions at Valley Forge", tells how the Oneida nation, based in what is now upstate New York, came to the rescue of George Washington and the Continental Army during the difficult winter of 1777-78. More stories on Our History.

Ojibwemowin
In the Nigaane Language Program at the Bug-O-Nay- Ge-Shig School near Bena, elementary students learn to speak the language of their ancestors. They are immersed in speaking and reading Ojibwe. In this short conversation we meet 9 year old, Mitikamizi. He is interviewed by his mom, Saagajiwe, who is also the director of the Nigaane Program. More on our Ojibwemowin page.

Regularly archived programs:
The Binary Boys All Things Equine The Phenology Show Ojibwemowin Local Food Scene Real Good Words The Arts	Early Bird Fishing Guide Centerstage Minnesota Border News Roundup What's For Breakfast Between You and Me Our History
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northern community internet
Northern Community Internet, a website dedicated to local communities in northern Minnesota, is up and running! Log on to northerncommunityinternet.org for news affecting the residents of Northern Minnesota. Local blogs, stories, local search, and classifieds come together on this convenient website. At Northern Community Internet, individuals have the freedom to post articles, events, comments, and classifieds. news of the people, by the people, and for the people.

Minnesota grown directory 09
KAXE is proud to present 2009's Minnesota Grown Directories. The directory lists Minnesota Grown products and services that are available direct from growers and it's searchable by region, county, or alphabetically by market. Copies are available at KAXE, or by mail. If you'd like to distribute copies of the Minnesota Grown Directory through your business or organization, email comments@kaxe.org.

JUST HIT THE SEND KEY
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IT'S YOUR BUSINESS TO KNOW
KAXE would like to thank all our business underwriters for their strong support. These businesses understand the value of having their name associated with KAXE. Why? Because KAXE members support the businesses that support KAXE. They will sometimes drive 50 miles to buy something at a business that supports KAXE versus going across the street to one that doesn't. Will you provide us with a name of a business you think should underwrite/support on KAXE?