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Area Voices: Husband-wife duo present ‘Wanderlust and Willow’ exhibit
Shannon Lucas and Jesse Westrum's “Wanderlust and Willow” at the Bagley Public Library features willow weaving baskets and photography from a recent trip to Ireland.
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Annalee Newitz’s ‘Automatic Noodle’ is a cozy sci-fi read
Science journalist and writer Annalee Newitz’s “Automatic Noodle” features a group of robots who open a Biangbiang noodle restaurant. Will they be crushed by bad reviews?
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Bright Spot: Seniors invited to become foster grandparents or senior companions
Lutheran Social Service is looking for people ages 55 or older to serve as foster grandparents in area schools or as companions to older adults.
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Decades on the dial: Gail and Michael’s story of KAXE, community and connection
Gail Otteson and Michael Goldberg joined the "KAXE Morning Show" to discuss how they first got involved with KAXE and why it still matters.
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Remembering KAXE's tie-wearing, poetry-writing contributor Steve Downing
Steve Downing died June 5, 2024, in Grand Rapids. He was a writer, musician, arts administrator and supporter, Northland Foundation trustee, bon vivant and more.
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Fill the Reif: Itasca Orchestra to honor Jesse Davis
Itasca Orchestra Strings Program presents "Passion and Pulse," a concert with vibrant Latin American sounds. The performance will honor Jesse Davis, who played viola with the orchestra and was president of their board.
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Dan Wilson reflects on new Semisonic album and childhood visits to Grand Rapids
The Semisonic lead singer joined Centerstage Minnesota in November 2023.
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25:03
Remembering local historian and KAXE voice Don Boese
Boese was a longtime contributor to KAXE. He’s the author of eight books dealing with local history in Itasca County, including "John C. Greenway and the Opening of the Western Mesabi" and "Papermakers: the Blandin Paper Company and Grand Rapids, Minnesota."
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A touching tribute to KAXE's John Latimer
In an incredibly meaningful (and often hilarious) show of support and gratitude, the community came together on the "KAXE Morning Show" to tell Staff Phenologist John Latimer just how impactful his first 40 years of "Phenology" have been.
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Students smell skunks, hear Red-winged Blackbirds, and watch squirrel acrobatics
During the week of March 3, 2026, we enjoy reports of Red-winged Blackbirds, temperature swings, and courting squirrels. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.
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What's for Breakfast: Generosity on the road with two Kathys
"What's for Breakfast" guests Kathy Lee and Kathy Kooda from Grand Rapids have been delivering donations to families in need in the Twin Cities due to the impact of Operation Metro Surge.
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Question of the Week: When were you stymied by unexpected snowstorms?
Even though it's March, Minnesotans know that we could still see large amounts of snow. This week, we've been collecting stories about the ways snowstorms have affected you.
Some critters measure spring's progression by day length, others by temperature
During the Phenology Report for the week of March 3, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on brooding Bald Eagles and anticipates seeing migratory birds in March.
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Bright Spot: Singing for our neighbors to promote unity
Everyone is invited to a sing-along for unity and healing at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids.
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Area Voices: Grant helps Nemeth Art Center pay 'risk-taking' artists to create
The Nemeth Art Center in Park Rapids was named as one of the recipients of the spring 2025 grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
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Bright Spot: Reducing barriers to learning in Deer River
The Full Service Community School model aims to support students and families beyond the classroom so that kids can reach their full potential.
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Area Voices: Wadena artist Cheryl Bannes is ‘building pictures’
“From Palette to Patina: The Eclectic Art of Cheryl Bannes” is at the Armory Arts and Events Center in Park Rapids until April 25, 2026.
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First frogs begin calling in Northfield while irises sprout in Duluth
During the week of April 7, 2026, we enjoy reports of Eastern Bluebirds, frogs calling, and buds beginning to break. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.
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Sudden snow and cold endangers bird nests
During the Phenology Report for the week of April 7, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on the dangers of sudden snow for fragile young birds, the arrival of American Woodcocks and more.
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Robins love it when you go off-roading in snowy weather
During the Phenology Report for the week of March 17, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on sugary icicles, brooding ravens, and robins foraging in tire tracks.
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