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Gus Schumacher visited with the KAXE Morning Show on his recent cross-country skiing successes.

Travis Zimmerman and his illustrator cousin, Sam Zimmerman, turned one of their grandmother's recorded stories into a book: “How the Birds Got Their Songs."

The latest Cork O'Connor mystery by William Kent Krueger titled "Spirit Crossing" explores the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous relatives.

In a new series, KAXE connects with independent bookstores in Northern Minnesota to talk about local business, what’s popular and book-related events in the region.

Auditions for the Grand Rapids Players' production of “Murder on the Orient Express” will be Dec. 9-10, 2024, at the Ives Studio Theater at the Reif. Director John Schroeder joins “Area Voices” to discuss how he selected the play and what to expect at the auditions.

MC Taylor blends punk roots with folklore expertise in his music with hope and intimacy, showcasing his ability to craft relatable, deeply personal songs.

Bob Conzemius, known as "Tornado Bob" on KAXE, is a meteorologist and a weekly guest on Tuesday's KAXE Morning Show. He predicts snow will come in February in Northern MN.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Bryan Gruley’s new mystery, "Bitterfrost," tells the story of a small northern Michigan hockey town filled with secrets and intrigue.

Heartland Symphony Orchestra’s fall concerts “Opening Nights” are Oct. 11-12, 2025, and will feature the world premiere of “Radiant” by Kyle Brown and “The Lark Ascending” by Ralph Vaughn Williams.

Bestselling author Alix E. Harrow’s new novel “The Everlasting” is a beautiful, inventive and genre-defying story.

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."

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

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

Minnesota-based artist John Fleischer’s work is on display at the Nemeth Art Center in Park Rapids through July 18, 2026. The artist reception is Saturday, June 27.

Minnesota Star Tribune columnist and editorial board member Aaron Brown joined the "KAXE Morning Show" to talk about Iron Range immigration history, hometown reunions and why the Fourth of July is unlike any other holiday on the Range.

During the week of Feb. 24, 2026, we enjoy reports of cardinals singing, snow melting, and plants breaking bud. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

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

Children's librarian Tracy Kampa and “What We're Reading” producer and librarian Tammy Bobrowsky discuss Cynthia Leitich Smith's new book "On a Wing and a Tear."

Guest conductor Mark Bartley, violist Madlen Breckbill and Itasca Orchestra String Program President Jesse Davis joined the KAXE Morning Show to share insights into the concert, which will feature Beethoven, Mozart and more.

Tommy Stinson's Cowboys in the Campfire new album, Wronger, begins simply with just Tommy Stinson’s vocals. Next is a ukulele swelling into the sounds of a horn section. The first track welcomes the listener to the sound of the entire album. Horns, stripped-down recordings, hints of the blues, country folk — raw, loose and real music.