Each week John and Heidi pull up a chair to one of our member’s kitchen tables and get to know them a little bit better. This week’s caller, Kathryn Enright of Bemidji distracted them with the explanation of her parent's breakfast table conversations where her dad's favorite word was "ennunciate," and her enviable job of running the roller in an asphalt crew. Hear the whole conversation by clicking below. Thanks to our sponsor Homestead Mills for their support of this program! Let us know if you

If you live in Northern Minnesota, you've been to the kind of event described in this essay and Ely writer Scott Stowell hits all the familiar notes.

The 8th Congressional District covers a huge part of north central and northeastern MN, from the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities to the Canadian border. On the eve of election day, we have some final thoughts from the main party candidates running for the 8th District seat in Congress - Republican Pete Stauber from Duluth, and DFLer Joe Radinovich from Crosby. Sarah Bignall spoke with Radinovich and Stauber about campaign finance reform, the effects of BIG money on politics and each

We've been having conversations with northern Minnesota women who have stories to tell, women in leadership, women who make a positive impact on small and large stages. Tomorrow is election day and this year, more than any other, there is a wave of women running for public office. Karen Branden is one of those women whose name is on a ballot. She's hoping to represent the people of MN district 2b in the Minnesota House of Representatives. We spoke with Karen on the morning show about her

Park Rapids, MN is becoming as well known for its arts scene as it is for its outdoor recreation opportunties. Paul and Pat Dove Paul are a big reason why. Bucking the norm of snowbirds, the Doves retired and moved north from Indiana to Park Rapids, MN. They've been instrumental in making Park Rapids a Designated Arts Community. In the nearly 20 years since making Park Rapids their permament home, they've organized the Northern Light Opera Company(NLOC) which brings opera and other musicals to

The 14th It's Only Clay national, juried exhibit of functional pottery opens tonight at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji. Juror Matthew Krousey chose selections for the show which, including some of his own pieces, is comprised of nearly 50 works of art. Krousley and Watermark Art Center Executive Director Lori Forshee-Donnay stopped by the KBXE studio to talk about It's Only Clay as well as what elements Krousley was looking for as he perused submissions. An artist reception happens tonight

Katie Marshall from the MacRostie Art Center stopped by KAXE this morning to tell us all about the many things to do tonight in Grand Rapids! Holy Cow! So much! For a printable listing, check out GrandRapidsArts.org !

Headwaters School of Music and Arts planned a story slam that happened last night at Keg 'n' Cork in downtown Bemidji. Professional storyteller Laura Packer held a story telling workshop prior to the event preparing participants for what was to come. We spoke with Tricia Andrews, the Executive Director of Headwaters School of Music and Arts on the morning show earlier this week. She shed some light on the theme, how the day would unfold and what she hopes come out of the event. Did you happen to

Every week, our resident Phenologist John Latimer gathers his phenological data and reports his findings in the Tuesday morning Phenology Report. This week, John discusses the word "marcessent" as well as some of the differences between native and non-native trees. He saw two trumpeter swans this week and no chipmunks. He heard a great horned owl, saw porcupines, skunks, raccoons, ruffed grouse, a huge flock of blackbirds and much more. Take a listen to the full report to findout what! As always

Each week we hear from school kids and regular folks as they call or email us with their nature observations. The kids were working hard this week! We're thrilled so many young Minnesotans are jazzed about what is happening in the natural world! This week we heard about packs of wolves, large flocks of birds darkening the skies, bare trees, black bears, and much, much more! What are you noticing outside? We would love to hear from you whether you are in a classroom or your living room! Don't