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In October 1918, flames swept across northeastern Minnesota in what became the deadliest natural disaster in state history. More than 450 people died; 52,000 were displaced, and entire communities were reduced to ash.

Bemidji Community Theater presents ‘Calendar Girls’ May 30-June 8, 2025. Director Evelyn Halvorson joins ‘Area Voices’ to talk about the production.

Patty Rohde was riding her bicycle near Crosslake on Sept. 12, 2023, when she was struck head-on by a vehicle. She and her dad Frank shared their story on the "KAXE Morning Show."

This week, we've been asking for your road trip stories. Where did you go? What interesting things happened?

Minnesota writer Tasha Coryell brings her dark and thrill-seeking sensibilities to her newest novel "Matchmaking for Psychopaths."

Grand Rapids resident Connor Stefan recently challenged himself to a bike ride — that took him over 2,700 miles — to raise awareness and funds for men's mental health.

Megan Reynolds shared details about the next Iron Range Barn Dance, Feb. 14, 2026, at Bovey City Hall. She also discussed upcoming theater shows across the Range.

Grand Rapids curler Aileen Geving is a member of the U.S. Women's Olympic Curling Team and a member of the Itasca Curling Association. Club President Kelly Erickson also stopped by.

Events this week include trunk or treats in Hibbing, Turtle River and Grand Rapids; Hwy. 197 open house in Bemidji and a health fair in Park Rapids.

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.

The Semisonic lead singer joined Centerstage Minnesota in November 2023.

Dennis Kepler of the Minnesota DNR discusses how forests have changed in 40 years and how LIDAR, a type of remote imaging using lasers, is used to study forests.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Feb. 13, 2023.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders.

Events this week include the Hubbard County Fair in Park Rapids, "Willy Wonka" in Pequot Lakes, Smokey Bear Day at Itasca State Park and an author brown bag in Brainerd.

In an interview with KAXE Music Director Kari Hedlund, Sparhawk said it's a relief to be playing with a band without being its leader — particularly at this moment in time, just months after the death of his wife and Low bandmate Mimi Parker.

Delina White is a fashion designer and beadwork artist, entrepreneur and founder of I Am Anishinaabe. She created Northern Lights Native Nations Fashion Night in collaboration with the annual couture event in Minneapolis, Fashion Week Minnesota.

Delina White is a fashion designer and beadwork artist, entrepreneur and founder of I Am Anishinaabe. She created Northern Lights Native Nations Fashion Night in collaboration with the annual couture event in Minneapolis, Fashion Week Minnesota.

Minnesota musician and author Katy Tessman joined Centerstage Minnesota on April 7, 2023 to talk her new single and show in Grand Rapids.

Pop singer Ber, originally from Walker and Bemidji, Minnesota, joined Centerstage Minnesota on April 28, 2023.