Today on the Morning Show we welcomed a walker into our studio. Ben Clagett is walking across America, coast to coast. You can see his progress, and find out if you might want to connect with him and help him out along his travels at this website Walk for 60 .

In the latest meeting of the breakfast minds, Marian Barcus joined Heidi and John for a breakfast of Greek yogurt, blueberries, and fresh ground decaf coffee. Marian spends much of the summer at the fishing camp north of Deer River, but invited John and Heidi to her park model trailer in Arizona any time. If they arrive mid-morning, she'll have a granola bar to share with them. Hear the whole conversation by clicking below. Thanks to our sponsor Homestead Mills for their support of this program!

This morning we had the great honor to talk with a Special Olympian from Grand Rapids. He'll be competing in 50 and 100 meter dash, 4x4 relay and shotput.

We continue our series with Strong Women in northern Minnesota that have stories to tell. Kathleen Blake talks with John Bauer. This story made possible in part by the Arts and Cultural heritage Fund and the citizens of MN.

Lou Ferreri is a mixed media visual artist whose 120 piece show is currently on display at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji. His exhibit, "The Internal Affairs of Mr. Invincible" is an extensive collection of intricate, elaborate doodles created on the editorial sections of the New York Times. Twenty five of those works have an accompanying essay gifting the viewer with even more depth, context and understanding to those associated pieces. All of the works are cholk full of a unique balance

We look forward to Tuesday because it's the day we set aside to really dig into what is happening climate-wise around the listening area. Our Phenology Talkback segment is the time of the week when we reflect on nature observations made by folks across the region. They email us or leave voicemails on our talkback line (218.999.9876) expressing questions and comments about what they are noticing out in nature. These Phenology reports help us tell the climate story of our region and we just love

We care deeply about the natural world around us here at KAXE-KBXE. Each week our resident phenologist John Latimer provides a complete Phenology Report giving listeners a comprehensive look at what's happening in nature here in northern Minnesota. And, a lot is happening out in nature in northern Minnesota right now! What are you noticing? Send us a note via email or leave a voicemail at 218.999.9876. We'd love to hear about it. If you love this stuff, you'll dig our KAXE-KBXE Season Watch Page

This morning we welcomed John Davis and Dave Lick into our studios to talk "Septic Secrets - Septic System Seminar" on Thursday June 28th at Wabana Town Hall . Potluck at 4pm and seminar at 7pm. This event is sponsored by Itasca Waters , Itasca Coalition of Lake Associations , Itasca County Board of Realtors and MN Dept. of Health .

In her poem, Marble Stairs, Esko writer and KUMD volunteer Liz Minette, explores the history of the rut through it's effect. Listen here and then escape the rut and submit your own writing to [email protected].

“Hood, known primarily for her adult novels, offers up a coming-of-age story steeped in nostalgia, humor, and heart. There’s obvious appeal for Beatles fans, but Trudy, irrepressible in her struggle to maintain friendships in a changing world, will win many admirers of her own.” Booklist