Author Benjamin Percy writes novels, short stories, comics and screenplays. He joins “Area Voices” on the “KAXE Morning Show” to discuss juggling different styles of writing.

John Taylor Ward is the artistic director of the festival in the Brainerd area. Raised in Appalachia, Ward is also a classical singer and folk music researcher/practitioner.

Chicago artist Phyllis Bramson joined “Area Voices” to discuss her inspirations and her first visit to Northern Minnesota. Her Nemeth Art Center exhibit runs through July 26.

The Bemidji Community Theater’s final show this season is “The Iliad, The Odyssey, and all of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less.” Director Vicki Stenerson joined “Area Voices.”

Rusty Crayfish Brass Band will join the Heartland Symphony Orchestra for a performance in Brainerd on June 21.

Summer Muse Festival is meant to be a celebration of the creative spirit of the season featuring artists, musicians and food vendors. Founder Diamond joined ‘Area Voices’ to talk about the festival.

Bemidji Community Theater presents ‘Calendar Girls’ May 30-June 8, 2025. Director Evelyn Halvorson joins ‘Area Voices’ to talk about the production.

Warren-Alvarado-Oslo High School senior Mercedes Scheie and her art teacher joined "Area Voices" to discuss Scheie's three awards at the Visual Arts State Festival.

Multimedia artist Susan Hensel’s latest exhibit is featured at the Watermark Art Center until July 26. She joined “Area Voices” to discuss the inspiration for the exhibit and creating art with a message.

Fire in the Village, a collective of artists and cultural organizers, have Room 203 “Welcome Week” activities this week, May 5-9, 2025. Annie Humphrey and Shanai Matteson joined “Area Voices."