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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.

Grand Rapids Area Library children's librarian Tracy Kampa shares her recommendations on new children’s books by Indigenous authors including Jen Moudahi, Maria DesJarlait, Michaela Goade, and more. Also, new books by Kate DiCamillo and Kate Messner.

Nonprofit Smiles for Jake is putting on the event Dec. 6, 2025, as part of its mission to prevent suicide through positivity, listening ears and a message of hope.

Events this week include Fireside Movie Night and Learn to Curl in Grand Rapids, electronics recycling in Deerwood and tuba Christmas concerts in Virginia and Brainerd.

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

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..

November is busy at BSU, with groups like the Symphonic Band and Trombone Choir giving concerts. Adjunct Professor Ryan Webber joined “Area Voices” to discuss the upcoming performances.

This week, we've been asking about the things you made in shop or home economics class.

From sporting events to first days of school, annual festivals to spontaneous gatherings, moments of triumph or devastating tragedies, Kohls documented it as part of the first draft of history.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Nov. 11, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers the changing colors of snowshoe hares, the predicted arrival of snow cover, and more.

Hayley Krischer ("The Falling Girls"; "Something Happened to Ali Greenleaf") returns with a thrilling story exploring class and the dark side of the wellness and beauty industry in "You Belong to Me."

During the week of Nov. 18, 2025, we enjoy reports of new ice, Northern Lights, and a close-up look at a shrike's (in)digestion. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Nov. 18, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer explains where to find green (and red) in winter and fields reports of foxes and otters.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Dec. 2, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers first minus temperatures, bohemian and cedar waxwings, grosbeaks, owls, star-nosed moles and more.

It's time to start thinking about gift-giving as the holidays approach. What are some things that you like to make to give to others?

Pam Perry, our favorite retired non-game wildlife biologist, talks about the Christmas Bird Count and Pine Grosbeaks with Heidi Holtan and our Staff Phenologist John Latimer.

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!

“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 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.