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“Ghost Lake” is a Native-led short film that's been in the works since last year. Director and writer Ginew Benton joined “Area Voices” to discuss the production.

Events this week include a Norwegian celebration in Bemidji and a unique exercise class in Grand Rapids.

During the week of May 19, 2026, we enjoy reports of porcupettes, nesting loons, and a badger wandering in Little Falls. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the Phenology Report for the week of May 19, 2026 Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on the late spring, a profusion of warblers, and the emerging greenery.

Reaching Rural Readers sends free books to rural Minnesota high school students. This summer's list includes books by Dawn Quigley, K. Woodman-Maynard, and Kenneth Cadow.

Nathan Bray’s new exhibit, “We Are All Human,” is at the Ripple River Gallery in Deerwood. Bray joins “Area Voices” to talk about this journey with art.

Minnesota Lions Hearing Foundation's annual Walk to D-Feet Hearing Loss returns to Bemidji on Saturday, June 6, 2026, beginning at Diamond Point Park.

The Grand Rapids Garden Club hosts the 8th District Minnesota State Horticultural Society meeting May 16, 2026, at United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids.

Events this week include plant sales in Bemidji, Hibbing Community Connect and a jazz festival in Brainerd.

The Grand Rapids chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is offering webinars on May 13 and May 20, 2026. Learn when to seek mental health support and how to find it.

As KAXE celebrates 50 years of community radio, Heidi Holtan talks with John Barth and Kevin Anderson about the early years.

Pam Perry, retired DNR non-game wildlife biologist, joined KAXE staff phenologist John Latimer and Heidi Holtan to talk about warblers, pelicans, and the Merlin birding app.

Children’s librarian Tracy Kampa reviews books by Maya Myers, Richard "Bugman" Jones, Huda Al-Marashi, Matthew Swanson and N. West Moss.

Events this week include "The Sound of Music" in Mountain Iron, the grand opening of a Deer River dog park and a mural unveiling in Bemidji.

In honor of Earth Day, the city of Cohasset is hosting a clothing swap 6-8 p.m. April 22, 2026, at its community center. Bring clothes you don't want and take clothes that appeal to you.

Events this week include a job fair in Virginia, a hike at Itasca State Park and KAXE's 50th birthday!

During the Phenology Report for the week of April 21, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on aspen flowers, migrating swallows, and the beginning of the dawn chorus.

During the week of April 21, 2026, we enjoy reports of life awakening and migrating across the state. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

The Great Northern Radio Show was created by Aaron Brown and ran on KAXE 2011-19. The live variety show visited towns in Northern Minnesota and highlighted the music, stories, history and specialness of our region.

The film “Small Town Girl,” which was filmed in Northern Minnesota, is set to premiere in April in three special screenings. Producer/Director Bill Cooper joined “Area Voices” to discuss the film.