"Dialed In" is a new program from KAXE dedicated to informed civic dialogue on the political and social issues that matter most to Northern Minnesota, connecting listeners with stories that shape our communities and engaging them in conversations that foster understanding and participation.
In our debut episode, we focused on the 2024 election and featured:
- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon
- First-time voter from Bemidji Iris Jensen
- KAXE News' Chelsey Perkins and Megan Buffington
- Legislative candidate fact checks about education
- A roundtable discussion with Northern Minnesota candidates under 35
- Listener questions
- Dark money in Iron Range politics with Marshall Helmberger of the Timberjay newspaper
- Sharon McMahon, considered the Bob Ross of government and author of the new book "The Small and the Mighty"
Tune in next Friday, Nov. 1 from noon to 2 p.m. for more election conversation. Send us your questions!
Dialed In music by Paul Spring
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And: Minnesota-based nonprofit says Big Tech fight reminiscent of Big Tobacco crackdown; and National Weather Service offering free weather spotter classes. -
Contributed/Bastian Riccardi via PexelsA Minnesota-based organization says concerned parents shouldn't settle for the status quo surrounding social media regulation. -
Kari Hedlund/KAXEThe KAXE Music Team puts a wrap on March music with songs from The Outfit, Courtney Barnett, Kelsey Lu, Cat Clyde, Son Little and a double whammy from Irreversible Entanglements. -
Contributed/Camp ChristopherCamp Christopher in Cotton offers free camping for those impacted by suicide or mental health issues.
