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In “Sea of Grass,” Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty dig into the history, science and future of the North American Prairie — painting a vivid portrait of this diverse, but disappearing ecosystem.

The Nemeth Art Center in Park Rapids was named as one of the recipients of the spring 2025 grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

During the week of March 3, 2026, we enjoy reports of Red-winged Blackbirds, temperature swings, and courting squirrels. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

"What's for Breakfast" guests Kathy Lee and Kathy Kooda from Grand Rapids have been delivering donations to families in need in the Twin Cities due to the impact of Operation Metro Surge.

During the Phenology Report for the week of March 3, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on brooding Bald Eagles and anticipates seeing migratory birds in March.

Everyone is invited to a sing-along for unity and healing at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids.

Retired wildlife biologist Carrol Henderson's new book explores the legacy of Minnesota's Nongame Wildlife Program. Henderson and KAXE regular Pam Perry shared the story on the KAXE Morning Show.

The Bagley Area Arts Collaborative presents the first “Afternoon Filled with Art” with three locations featuring local art. Participating artists join “Area Voices” to discuss the event.

Itasca Life Options empowers and provides opportunities for people of all abilities. Members of the group will perform a play Friday at noon at the Reif Center in Grand Rapids.

The rescue organization has their second annual Paws in the Park event Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, just north of Yanmar Arena in Grand Rapids. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with a walk at 10 a.m.

BOLD-choice Theater presents their original musical “Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel” Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, at the Reif Center. The director Annie Roseen joins “Area Voices” to discuss the origins of the show.

"Chameleon" by Jana Mila is KAXE's Album of the Week for Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2024.

Art Leap 2024 begins this weekend, Sept. 28-29, 2024, in Park Rapids and the Heartland Lakes area. Painter and musician Debbie Center will be at Wine Not? showing her paintings and performing music.

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.

We might not get to spend our whole lives with our favorite pets, but they spend their whole lives with us. Who is the bestest buddy you've ever had?

What was your favorite thing to eat from your school's cafeteria? Did you ever eat 12 hashbrown patties in one sitting? Share with KAXE for our Question of the Week.

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.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Sept. 17, 2024.

The Grand Rapids Players present “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13, 2024, at the Reif Center. Joshua Cagle, the play’s director, joins “Area Voices” to discuss the show and what it’s like directing comedies.

"Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs and Salvation of Cornbread Harris" is a new biography written by music journalist Andrea Swensson.