KAXE Morning Show
Monday-Friday 5-9am
A mix of National Public Radio's Morning Edition and local features including arts, nature, sports, weather, music and more!
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During the Phenology Report for the week of Aug. 26, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers the Common Nighthawk migration and late summer wildflowers. -
From hearing Woody Guthrie on the air in 1976 to leading KAXE through crises, Maggie Montgomery reflects on the station’s resilience and the urgent fight to keep community radio alive after federal funding cuts. -
This week, we've been wondering what you loved to read when you were young. -
Events this week include an artist reception and Medicare presentation in Bemidji, a rummage sale in Brainerd, Fall Fest in Virginia and the Lumberjack Mile and 5K in Grand Rapids. -
Happy Dancing Turtle is a nonprofit in Pine River dedicated to growing good stewards of the planet. The organization's nature class for 4- and 5-year-olds begins Sept. 8, 2025. -
During the week of Aug. 26, 2025, we hear reports of tree scents, migrating nighthawks, and native bees. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds. -
Artists and couple Nancy Friedemann-Sánchez and Charley Friedman have exhibits at the Nemeth Art Center in Park Rapids through Sept. 30, 2025. -
Events this week include a pancake breakfast at Lake Bemidji State Park, Native American Music and Arts Festival in Onamia and a golf benefit in Park Rapids.
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During the week of Aug. 19, we enjoy written reports from a few listeners as we await another school year. -
Master drummers Fode Camara and Helen Bond joined the KAXE Morning Show to discuss their upcoming workshop and community drum circle jam on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.
