Sheila Johnston lives on Upper Gull Lake and is known as the "Loon Lady." She wants people to understand how they can help Minnesota's loons thrive.

Ahead of Boiled in Lead’s show on July 16, 2025, founding member Drew Miller joined KAXE producer Andrew Dziengel for an interview about the band’s history and changing with the times.

During the week of July 15, 2025, we enjoy reports of groundhogs, damselflies, and adventures in the bog. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the Phenology Report for the week of July 8, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer welcomes high summer and threatens the lives of encroaching deer flies.

Klobuchar also joined KAXE to talk about the fight to protect federal funding for public media, emphasizing the critical role community radio and TV play in rural places.

It's July, and time to enjoy those 11,842 lakes! This week, we want to know what you like to do around Northern Minnesota's lakes and rivers.

Events this week include the Hubbard County Fair in Park Rapids, "Willy Wonka" in Pequot Lakes, Smokey Bear Day at Itasca State Park and an author brown bag in Brainerd.

During the week of July 8, 2025, we enjoy reports of snapping turtles, abnormally large squirrels, and oddly-named mushrooms. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Itasca Waters continues its "Practical Water Wisdom" webinar series at noon July 10. This month's topic is starry stonewort, an aquatic invasive species.

Beltrami County Master Gardeners Amber Bury and Kathleen Gripman joined the "KAXE Morning Show" to discuss the upcoming Beltrami County Fair competitions.