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Theater Director Jake Anderson says Grand Rapids Players' "InsomniActs 5" is a low-stakes way to try out theater and doesn't require any acting experience.

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.

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.

University of Minnesota Bee Atlas project coordinator Thea Evans joined Heidi Holtan and John Latimer for the June installment of Mark Jacobs’ "Decline of Native Pollinators" series.

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.

In this month’s edition of Mark Jacobs’ Decline of Native Pollinators series, Jessica Petersen shares her insights on specialist bees. Petersen is an invertebrate ecologist from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

The movement seeks to restore environmental networks and corridors by encouraging homeowners, renters, and businesses to restore small areas of land with native plantings.

When landscaping with native plants, it’s important to provide both nectar and pollen sources, said Heather Holm, pollinator conservationist and award-winning author. Adult bees need nectar, while bee larvae need a diet full of protein- and fat-rich pollen.

In this month’s edition of KAXE’s series on the decline of native pollinators, Elaine Evans from the Minnesota Bee Atlas discusses abstract art, beneficial plant species and the seasonal cycle of bumblebees.

Kate DiCamillo urges us to go and read to somebody, in an interview with Grand Rapids children’s librarian Tracy Kampa.

Armory Arts and Events Center welcomes artists of all kind to perform at their monthly Open Mic Night event.

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.

Törzs talks about how the 'enforced coziness' of Minnesota winters helps her write and the rules of magic in her debut novel "Ink Blood Sister Scribe."

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.

Seventy-four bills passed into law in 2023 in Minnesota and took effect Jan. 4. They address student access to menstrual products, political contributions, earned sick and safe leave and tenants’ rights, among other new laws.

Connect Effect aims to tackle the prevailing issues of loneliness and social isolation. The event is free and runs Jan. 23-25 at the Chalberg Theatre at Central Lakes College in Brainerd.

Jeff Sundin is a fishing guide in Northern Minnesota. He is a weekly commentator on the KAXE Morning Show, where he explains conditions, regulations and tips for anglers.

Brainerd musician Kelley Smith joins "Area Voices" to discuss her upcoming Bemidji show and look back at her 2023.

Dave Simonett talks new Trampled by Turtles music and touring with country superstar Zach Bryan.

Written in the Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos is KAXE's Album of the Week for Jan. 22 - Jan. 28, 2024.