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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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. -
The Timberman Triathlon began in 1985 at Sugar Lake Lodge, just south of Grand Rapids. This year's event is Saturday, July 12. -
This week is the season finale of "Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen," and we're talking about summer in the kitchen. What are your favorite things to make and/or eat during the summertime? -
WonderTrek Museum in Baxter seeks to engage children in the joy of play and the wonder of learning. This summer they will break ground on a new outdoor adventure space. -
Adam Jacobson is a rising senior at Grand Rapids High School. He recently took 10th place at National History Day in the category of Senior Individual Performance. -
Events this week include Karaoke for a Cause in Grand Rapids, Pride Month in the Park in Brainerd, Lake Bemidji State Park pint night and kids' fishing day in Marcell. -
BearWise is an education program aimed at helping people live responsibly with bears. Andy Tri, bear project leader with the DNR, joined the "KAXE Morning Show" with more information. -
The Judy Garland Festival in Grand Rapids and the nonprofit Mobility Mania plan to break a Guinness World Record for the most wheelchairs dancing at once on June 21. -
The Up North Family Resource Guide includes health and child care information as well as fun things to families to do. -
The Forest History Center in Grand Rapids is holding "Warbler Walks" at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the month of May.
