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Favorite KAXE Morning Show conversations of 2023

Stacey Weaver of White Earth prepares to go out to harvest rice Aug. 23, 2023, at Flowage Lake in McGregor.
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Stacey Weaver of White Earth prepares to go out to harvest rice Aug. 23, 2023, at Flowage Lake in McGregor.

From local theater to breakfast or elected officials, KAXE's programming each morning brings you a fresh perspective on the national news from NPR's Morning Edition, Monday-Friday with hosts and producers Heidi Holtan, Jennifer Barr, Andrew Dziengel, John Latimer, Kari Hedlund, Charlie Mitchell and John Bauer.

Whether it's nature, movies, phenology, local plays, wild rice, arts events, fashion or breakfast, these are some of our favorites of the year. What were yours?

Honor the Earth is collaborating with artists and cultural organizer Rory Wakemup from the Bois Forte Band. Participants will learn how to replant manoomin.
The youth cast of “The Wizard of Oz” at the Lyric Center for the Arts in Virginia teamed up with Canelake’s Candies to raise funds for their upcoming production Nov. 10-12 at Eveleth City Auditorium.
The James Beard Award-winning cookbook author reminds us to enjoy the company of friends in our homes. "Company: The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others" includes stories, photographs, menus and recipes.
Each Friday, a KAXE member gets the spotlight. From oatmeal to oat milk, only black coffee to Fruit Loops, pancakes or poached eggs — it's a delightful way to start a day listening to your friends and neighbors.
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.
Art
Eric Sundeen joined 'Area Voices' to discuss the work that goes into putting on a percussion ensemble.
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.
Former students and current scientists Maggie Anderson and Sam Guida talk about what John Latimer has meant to them over the years and how he has shaped their careers.
Pastor Jason Schiller from Community Presbyterian Church talks about their Blue Christmas service and how to support those who are having a hard time this holiday season.
The University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteer program supports project-based volunteer activities and inspires change to promote healthy people, healthy communities and a healthy planet. Doug Fahey of Crow Wing County received a plant from the Master Gardener Program that he has kept alive for over a year.

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Heidi Holtan has been involved with KAXE since 2002. Now as Director of Content and Public Affairs she manages and is the host of the KAXE Morning Show, including a variety of local content like Phenology, What's for Breakfast, Area Voices, The Sports Page and much more, alongside Morning Edition from NPR. Her latest project is Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen.