Steve Downing shares his thoughts on the United States Postal Service.... it's past, present and possible future.

This week we talked with MinnPost State Government reporter Peter Callaghan about his recent article "How Marijuana Legalization Party Candidates Could Decide Control of the MN Senate". In his article he talks about the MN Senate races that have marijuana party candidates including MN Senate District 5 where incumbent Republican Justin Eichorn from Grand Rapids faces Bemidji Mayor and DFL endorsed Senate candidate Rita Albrecht. Also in this race are Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis (GLC) nominee

*We are continuing our Meet the Candidates conversations for the November 3rd, 2020 elections. We recently talked with David Suby (DFL) running for MN House District 2b against incumbent Representative Steve Green (R) . We have reached out to Representative Green for an interview but have not yet scheduled. ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE? Find out who will be on your ballot at mnvotes.org . *KAXE/KBXE News and Public Affairs Director Heidi Holtan recently spoke with David Suby. The following

A statewide conversation with Minnesota’s Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. It is a time for all of us to learn about the State of Minnesota's response to this COVID-19 pandemic. This week the Lt Governor answered questions about the new saliva testing in Minnesota, the Census, high school sports and COVID-19 and many other topics including large gatherings of people protesting over the shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Have you filled out your census yet? You can sign up online here. If you

Marshall Helmberger is editor and publisher of the Timberjay newspaper , he joins Heidi each Friday for Border News Ro undup. This week Marshall informs us of the Minnesota Judicial Council in the Sixth Judicial District approving a plan to restart criminal trials in the region. He talks about the rally in Nashwauk in support of a supplemental budget bill as a solution to keep the Togo Correctional Facility open, the recent outbreak of Covid at the Bois Forte Reservation, and he tells about the

Kyle Erickson joins John and Heidi on the Thursday Morning Show for Sports Page. They talk about the WNBA and NBA game cancellations due to their commitment to social justice. They also talk about the Twins and cover trivia on athletes in politics.

Our Early Bird Fishing Guide Jeff Sundin joins Heidi Holtan on the Thursday Morning Show. He lets us know that walleye fishing on Lake Winnibigoshish is good right now with an algae bloom due to high water levels and warm water temperatures. Jeff also gives us tips on fishing other area lakes and on fall fishing for pan fish.

DNR bear biologist and research project leader Dave Garshelis joins Heidi Holtan and John Latimer on the Tuesday Morning Show to talk about bears. Dave talks about bears getting into our bird feeders and garbage due to easy access and the 70% decline in natural foods over the past decades. For more about living and recreating in bear habitat, visit the DNR website . Additionally, the bearwise.org website offers excellent information. Dave lets us know that the DNR is asking hunters not to shoot

*We are continuing our Meet the Candidates conversations for the November 3rd, 2020 elections. We recently talked with Assistant Chief Judge Jana M. Austad from the Ninth Judicial District who is running for reelection . Her opponent James Hughes , will also be our guest in the next few weeks. ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE? Find out who will be on your ballot at mnvotes.org . *KAXE/KBXE News and Public Affairs Director Heidi Holtan recently spoke with Judge Halverson. The following transcript has

*We are continuing our Meet the Candidates conversations for the November 3rd, 2020 elections. We recently talked with Judge Charles D. Halverson from the Ninth Judicial District who is running for reelection. His opponent Ben Lindstrom has been contacted and scheduled for an interview as well. ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE? Find out who will be on your ballot at mnvotes.org . *KAXE/KBXE News and Public Affairs Director Heidi Holtan recently spoke with Judge Halverson. The following transcript has