Northern Minnesota

In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell discuss the digestive habits of Northern Shrikes, naturalists' dodgy freezer contents, and the Northern Lights. We listen to recordings from Little Falls Middle School, John Latimer, Charlie's mom (Barb), and Clinton Dexter-Neinhaus.

In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell discuss Sandhill Cranes, the aurora borealis, and shifting seasons.

In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell delight in Northern Shrikes, community science projects, and listen to alarm calls from common birds.

Andy Tri joined the "KAXE Morning Show" to chat about bear behavior. He is the bear project leader with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Forest Wildlife Populations and Research Group.

Northern Minnesotans in the process of switching to their winter wardrobes can donate clean, gently used coats to give them new life through coat drives.

Northern Minnesota has ample opportunities to celebrate Independence Day 2025 with firework shows, local parades and festivals and more. Connect with your community or discover a new one.

Dozens of Northern Minnesota farmers markets make fresh produce and other homemade products available direct to consumers. Find a farmers market near you using KAXE's map.

Programming at KAXE is focused on Northern Minnesota with a mix of local content, NPR and more. Whether arts, events, music, news, personal stories or breakfast, our programming keeps you company throughout the day.

As your independent, people-powered, local media, KAXE is launching "Unplugged," a series to share our story — why we exist, how we are funded, who makes decisions and why public radio in Northern Minnesota is essential.

This week, we want to hear about your favorite local items to give as gifts.