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Bemidji writer Mike Herbert’s new book “They Answered the Call” tells the often-overlooked histories of 102 brave and determined women from Beltrami County who served in the U.S. military in WWII.
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"Season Watch" is a KAXE podcast for the curious, filled with the delights of nature in Northern Minnesota. Hosts are Charlie Mitchell, Heidi Holtan, John Latimer and a rotating cast of characters, often featuring voices of young nature observers from around the state. From owl calls to sleeping bears and freezing frogs, we want hear from you! Record a message and send us what you are seeing in nature!
For their second collaborative album, these two musicians focused on writing protest folk music done in the spirit of Woody Guthrie. The songs dig into specific historical political events in “Song for Alicia” and “Buffalo, 1981,” while the album as a whole is tied to themes of social injustice, consumerism and colonialism.
When our neighbors are in need of food, organizations and volunteers across Northern Minnesota step up. Food shelves, community meals and soup kitchens aim to the fill the gaps.
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Attorney Chris Madel launches campaign for MN governor
Madel joins a growing list of conservative candidates competing against DFL Governor Tim Walz, who will be running his second re-election bid in 2026.
Students become detectives in the snow, following the tracks of critters like rabbits, mice and voles
During the week of Dec. 2, we enjoy reports of an active frog and garter snake, an opposum and animal tracks in the snow. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.
Extra DWI enforcement campaign highlights Itasca County drunk driving crash
A drunk driver seriously injured a Woodbury man and his son while they vacationed in Itasca County. Now, the man is helping raise awareness during the holidays.
In rural MN, mental health care is scarce for BIPOC residents
As rural Minnesota becomes more diverse, advocates say more services must be offered in their communities. A new analysis says rural people of color face significant barriers to mental health care.
Minnesota paid leave launches in one month. Here’s what you need to know.
Answers to your questions about Minnesota's new paid leave law, which goes into effect in the new year.
St. Louis County rescuers find lost snowmobiler on Thanksgiving
The man was walking back to a road near Meadowlands after getting his snowmobile stuck in a swamp and hunkering down in a remote cabin. He was wet and cold but otherwise OK.
Heating assistance: Aaron Brown on why the vulnerable among us deserve warmth
Brown joined the KAXE Morning Show to discuss his recent Star Tribune column on heating assistance delays, moral judgment placed on public benefits, and his own childhood experience.
New Indigenous authored books among Kampa’s latest recommendations
Grand Rapids Area Library children's librarian Tracy Kampa shares her recommendations on new children’s books by Indigenous authors including Jen Moudahi, Maria DesJarlait, Michaela Goade, and more. Also, new books by Kate DiCamillo and Kate Messner.
State environmental board hears more on data centers and water use
The Minnesota Environmental Quality Board heard the second part of an informational series on data centers and the considerations needed to safeguard the state's water resources.
How the U's Grand Rapids research station helped give us Honeycrisp
The North Central Research and Outreach Center helped test our state fruit for winter hardiness, a step in its eventual release as the University of Minnesota's first apple variety.
St. Louis County man killed by fallen tree; Grand Rapids pleads not guilty in Nashwauk hit-and-run
And: Kids Count on Us Bemidji to host an affordability forum; MnDOT Hwy. 73 corridor meeting planned for Chisholm; Essentia Health-Fosston tree walk fundraiser is Sunday; and mental health care is scarce for rural BIPOC Minnesotans.
Season Watch Pod: An owl in the hand is worth ten in the traffic
In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell discuss woodpecker grunts, gifts for nature nerds, and first aid for injured owls.
With The Setlist, KAXE's Music Team curates the best live music to catch each week across Northern Minnesota and beyond.
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During the week of Nov. 18, 2025, we enjoy reports of new ice, Northern Lights, and a close-up look at a shrike's (in)digestion. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.
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