Heidi Holtan
Director of Content and Public AffairsFor more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
Heidi hosts the KAXE Morning Show and oversees local hosts and programming including Phenology, What's for Breakfast, The Sports Page and more. Her newest ventures are KAXE's podcasts Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen, as well as the Season Watch Pod.
-
Co-hosts Julia Schrenkler and Heidi Holtan chat about the traditions of deer camp, reverent hunting, and the surprising birds that eat meat.Send us a voice memo through SpeakPipe! -
The new documentary from Hunterbrook Media investigates the St. Regis Paper Co. Superfund site, a former wood treating facility in Cass Lake, Minnesota. -
The Department of Natural Resources will join partners in the area to celebrate Gov. Tim Walz's opener on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. -
During the Phenology Report for the week of Nov. 3, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on dandelions, hunting season, and young ravens' destructive habits. -
During the Phenology Report for the week of Oct. 27, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on sandhill cranes in Aitkin county, active chipmunks, deer scrapes and the colors of the family of willows. -
The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone rescues cats of all sizes that have been kept captive in poor conditions. They aim to give them a peaceful space with loving care. -
Co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell ponder the importance of rest, the benefits of sugar, and celebrate the first full year of the Season Watch Podcast.Send us a voice memo through SpeakPipe! -
During the Phenology Report for the week of Oct. 20, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on migrating birds, the taste of cranberries, and first frosts. -
Jeffrey Broking keeps expanding his Halloween display just south of Grand Rapids. In 2026, he is raising money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. -
During the Phenology Report for the week of Oct. 13, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on changing fall colors, Ruffed Grouse, and insects.
