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The holidays often brings a mix of joy and stress. Kimberly Erickson talks about why they can trigger anxiety, fatigue and old emotional patterns, and how to recognize stress signals in the body.

Events this week include CLC's Jingle and Mingle in Nisswa, art receptions in Grand Rapids and Cook, a Christmas party in Marble and the Festival of Trees in Shevlin.

Brown joined the KAXE Morning Show to discuss his recent Star Tribune column on heating assistance delays, moral judgment placed on public benefits, and his own childhood experience.

During the week of Dec. 9, 2025, we enjoy reports of subnivean tunnels, pine siskins, and sundogs. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

The Grand Rapids Itasca Mountain Bike Association has a mission to increase mountain bike opportunities for all ages and abilities — and all seasons.

This week, we asked about your holiday cookie favorites and traditions. We also had a special in-studio guest on "What's for Breakfast." Nancy Shaw not only talked cookies, but brought a plate in to KAXE!

During the Phenology Report for the week of Dec. 9, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers Great Horned Owl courtship, the bounding tracks of otters, and his notes from birthdays gone by..

KAXE staff and hosts give ideas for holiday gifts inspired by KAXE and nature.

Chris Kraus’s new novel “The Four Spent the Day Together” is a novel in three parts highlighting addiction and the ever-widening gulf between the rich and poor. It includes a fictionalized retelling of a 2019 kidnapping and murder in Hibbing, Minnesota.

Events this week include a ski swap in Grand Rapids, women's art reception in Bemidji and a free community meal in Virginia.

The second book in Saxton's Gichi Gami Trilogy, “Return of the Manitous,” continues the story of BJ Maki and his sister Charley. Saxton joined “Area Voices” to discuss the new book and what he learned while writing it.

Events this week include storytelling at Long Lake Conservation Center and kick sledding at Lake Bemidji State Park.

From historical fiction to contemporary stories, non-fiction to science fiction, or poetry to fantasy--it’s clear we love to read. The KAXE staff share their favorite or most memorable books read in 2025.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Dec. 23, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers subnivean tunnels, and the comparative bite force of mink and voles.

During the week of Dec. 23, 2025, we enjoy reports of Bald Eagles, rabbits, and sea smoke. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

"Bright Spot" is a segment on the KAXE Morning Show that highlights the good happening in Northern Minnesota. Host Jennifer Barr looks back at some favorites from 2025.

Grand Rapids Area Library children's librarian Tracy Kampa recommends new books by Maddie Frost, Megan Clendenan, Dan Gutman, and K. Woodman-Maynard.

“Area Voices” is a segment on the KAXE Morning Show that focuses on the art and history of Northern Minnesota. Host Andrew Dziengel looks back at some highlights in 2025.

During the week of Jan. 6, 2026, we enjoyed an inspiring interview with our partnering phenology teacher at Little Falls Middle School, Chad Kaddatz.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Jan. 6, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on the ferocity of muskrats and the big brains of winter chickadees.