Jennifer Barr
Host/ProducerJennifer has worked at Northern Community Radio since 2006 and spent 17 years as Membership Manager. She shifted to a host/producer position in 2023. She hosts the Monday Morning Show and is the local host of National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" a few days a week. She also writes public services announcements and creates web stories.
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Applications for this year are open through May 30 to get financial help from the Bemidji nonprofit organization, which is also hosting a May 8 breakfast and auctioning off a 'She-Shed.' -
It's the season of Easter candy! This week, we're wondering about your favorite types of candy specific to the holiday. -
During the Brainerd High School band's visit to New Orleans in early March, students worked with the Hot 8 Brass Band, among other musical experiences. -
Great River Rescue is a no-kill shelter for cats and dogs in Bemidji. Their annual Furr Bowl fundraiser is 1-3 p.m. March 23, 2025, at Bemidji Bowl. They also offer a Pet Fixers spay/neuter clinic one weekend a month from April through November. -
The nonprofit organization's stated mission is to provide adaptive technology and related training for Minnesotans who are blind or visually impaired. -
Judy and Harry Worms of rural Brainerd produce maple syrup and hay and raise cattle and goats — which help to eradicate invasive buckthorn to bring back native plants and improve water and soil quality. -
The Door Coffeehouse, a combination coffee shop and temporary housing facility in Laporte, Minnesota, is featured Jan. 27, 2025, on KAXE’s "Bright Spot" series. -
A new event in Deer River combines creative cardboard sleds with raising funds to return toddler care to the area. -
Happy Dancing Turtle is a nonprofit organization based in Pine River. Their winter bingo scavenger hunt goes through Jan. 20, 2025, and the 19th annual "Back to Basics" sustainable living event is Feb. 15. -
Minnesota Women in Conservation connects women land stewards with each other and conservation resources. It will host a learning circle at Sampaguita in Aitkin on Dec. 10.
