Lynette Schmidt and Jollene Latvala from Children's Mental Heath Services in Grand Rapids talk with Heidi Holtan and John Bauer on the Friday Morning Show. The 8th Annual Stomp on Stigma 5k Run/Walk will be held virtually for the first time ever. Lynette and Jollene talk about how this event will be run and how they are adapting to the circumstances of social distancing in their day to day work.

KAXE/KBXE's Heidi Holtan hosted a statewide conversation with Minnesota’s Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan. It was an opportunity to ask questions about Minnesota’s response and plans concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, the Lt Governor provide clarification on the Peacetime State of Emergency Extension, addressed questions in regards to small businesses and other business closures, broader access to wide-spread testing, and more. For more information on the states response to COVID-19

MN Attorney General Keith Ellison joined us this morning to about his role and what his office is doing to combat frauds and scams during this pandemic. He reminded us that his office is there for you - if you are seeing hoarding, are being scammed or are discriminated against you should contact his office 651-296-3353. The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Minnesota. The Office provides legal representation to over 100 state agencies, boards, and commissions and

On the Thursday Morning Show Fred Friedman and Kyle Erickson join John and Heidi for a lively discussion on sports. They talk about the new coach at Mesabi Community College, give us the latest news on the NFL and the MLB, and of course lots of trivia!

Since Covid has eliminated opportunities for entertainment, Mary Overlie found herself missing live music, local musicians and open mic nights. She's created a virtual experience called Songcatchers to satisfy her cravings... Just like typical open mic nights, musicians sign up for a performance slot in advance and folks gather to watch and experience their music. In keeping with the regularly scheduled open mic night at Brigid's pub in Bemidji , Songcatchers happens every Thursday from 7-8:30.

Harvest Nation has developed an indoor, aeroponic CSA farm that will serve the Iron Range and Bois Forte Reservation communities. The family-owned/women-owned/Native-owned company recently completed a feasibility study. Next they’re moving into a pilot project for which they are seeking customers. Dani Pieratos explained how the idea to explore aeroponic agriculture grew from her mom’s (Denise Pieratos) research into the supply chain and whether crops like strawberries would be available in

Every week John takes an indepth look at the subtle changes happening outside as the seasons move thru their cycles. This week he reports on the vast changes happening outside! Get out and enjoy it and then connect with us to let us know what you are noticing! Call 218-999-9876 or email your observations! We'd love to hear from you! Don't forget to follow along on our KAXE-KBXE Season Watch Facebook Page . Folks are posting all kinds of amazing things to brighten your day there! We're all in

We recieved some amazing reports from students and listeners this week! Click on the links below to hear the good news of spring activity happening all around us! Don't hesitate to send your observations in via email or phone call 218-999-9876. Don't forget to join our Season Watch Facebook page, too. We think you'll find it's one of the best places on the web! Auggie reported finding and capturing a central mud minnow in a vernal stream! Mr. Marohn's class in Proctor sent us a video of their

Our friends Nana Boozhoo and Natasha teach us how to ask the great spirit a question speaking the Ojbiwe language. "I have a question" -(Nin ayaan gagwedwewin). Michael Lyons is an artist, musician and mastermind between our friends Nana Boozhoo and Natasha - together they make the puppet show for youTube and the radio Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo.

MN's Democratic Secretary of State Steve Simon faces an uphill battle. He is supporting a bill to move Minnesota into a vote-by-mail state during periods of peacetime emergency due to infectious disease outbreaks. There would still be polling places on election day for same day registration and limited in-person voting. Republicans both state-wide and nationally are not in support of mail-in voting. President Trump has publicly stated he is against mail-in voting, even though he recently voted