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Heintzeman is a Republican political organizer and wife of state Rep. Josh Heintzeman, R-Nisswa. She announced her candidacy on social media, emphasizing "conservative values."

KAXE Morning Show host John Bauer's "Minnesota Lost Found Art Sculptures" helps him process his grief of losing his daughter to suicide and invites conversations about mental health.

The Conservation Fund and Northern Waters Land Trust said the deal, years in the making, covers more 8,200 acres across nine counties between Walker and Duluth.

During the week of July 29, 2025, we enjoy reports from Long Lake Conservation Center, Kathleen in Brainerd and more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Plus: Emergency exercises are planned to ensure readiness in Bemidji and Pine River; 30th annual Dick Beardsley running events set; and First Call for Help is the focus of an upcoming community conversation in Grand Rapids.

Commentator Rod Dreher says conservatives could find inspiration from fellow Republicans who embrace a counter-cultural yet traditional conservative lifestyle — what he dubs "Crunchy Cons."

Events this week include a kids fishing tourney and Loop the Lake Festival in Bemidji, a Bells and More concert in Cohasset, Spring Bike Fling in Walker and Itasca Pride Fest in Grand Rapids.

And: Construction begins on a Highway 37 intersection near Cherry; northwestern MN landowners can apply for a conservation program; and 10 area organizations get Age-Friendly grants.

Events this week include Flapjack Festival in Brainerd, 'Annie' in Pequot Lakes, Open Mic Night in Park Rapids, Starapalooza at Long Lake Conservation Center and the Fall Bazaar in Buhl.

Though it's been the Republicans who've pushed the Line-Item Veto bill through both houses of Congrees, Commentator Mickey Edwards says the line item veto is not traditionally a conservative idea. In fact, the line item veto in principle goes contrary to conservative doctrines.

Plus: area incumbents face primary challenges; local agencies will be reimbursed next winter for ice rescues; and hunters and anglers say private-lands conservation investments are at stake in the new Farm Bill.

Voyageurs National Park protects the lakes, forests and geology of Minnesota's border lakes region. Jesse Gates of Voyageurs Conservancy shares how the park's nonprofit partner is celebrating on the big day and beyond.

Conservatives are outraged at a California judge's decision to prevent the enactment of California's anti-affirnative action referndum. They say the will of the people shouldn't be overruled by the courts. Commentator Jacob Weisberg points out inconsistencies in their argument and explains that the conservative dislike for judicial activism was born in the political climate of the 1980s and needs rethinking.

Plus: Red Lake Band and Region Five Development Commission receive millions for energy projects; MnDOT reminds campaigners that signs are not allowed on right-of-ways; and the clean energy transition has sparked conversations about agricultural land use.

Nonprofit group Majority in the Middle is holding a statewide free Zoom conversation Saturday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m - 11 a.m. “Silly Questions Saturday – All About Elections” with Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon.

Monarch populations have declined due to habitat loss, pesticide use and climate change. Monarch Joint Venture seeks to address these challenges with on-the-ground conservation work, scientific research and public education.

Plus: Ten Northern Minnesota communities selected for DEED grants; and MN boasts 64,000 clean energy jobs despite an uncertain future.

Erin Entrada Kelly’s “The First State of Being” is an exciting and meaningful story with well-crafted twists. Staff librarian Tammy Bobrowsky and children’s librarian Tracy Kampa dive into the Newbery Award winning novel in their latest Mini Book Club conversation.

Former Top Chef contestant and Minnesota chef Justin Sutherland released his first cookbook, Northern Soul – Southern-Inspired Home Cooking from a Northern Kitchen, in 2022.

If you’re curious about how Green Cheese Trivia got it’s name almost 40 years ago, listen to or read the conversation between Heidi Holtan and Green Cheese Accidental Founder, Scott Hall. Click the "Listen" player above to enjoy this piece of KAXE history.