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Groupies from High Bongo

Every band has them, they are called groupies. This sweet little pumpkins showed up last night on Centerstage Minnesota to hear High Bongo's concert. Yes they had a little too much to drink but at least they didn't drink and drive. They also agreed to clean up the little deposit they made on the front step.

The True Scott Hall is Revealed!

Today's villain is Scott "Hoodwink" Hall. Scott is being sued for harassing a scantily clad waitress at the local Hooters bar and restaurant. "I've been yelled at, pinched, and sexually harassed, but never .. and I mean never ... have I had someone wink so sleazily at me before. They need to lock this guy up for a long time," said Hooters employee Missy B. Haven. Click here to see photos of Missy B. Haven.

Erika brings it home!

KAXE Member Erika Kooda, all 13 years of age, stopped by early this morning to host the Morning Show with Heidi Holtan and John Bauer. Not only did she help KAXE generate 27 members, she also had the best costume. Thank you Erika. Ff you are over 13, you should be a member

Happy Halloween

Don't be afraid. It's only Timothy William and Doug MacRostie hosting On the River this morning on KAXE. They are not trying to scare you into a pledge, they are only trying to have fun. Make it more fun by pledging to KAXE

Al's a Dead-Head; Norm Loves Dylan!

Who knew?

Currents host Mark Tarner and Morning Show host Scott Hall talked with Democrat Al Franken and Republican Norm Coleman on Currents the last few days.

He asked both of them what was in their ipods...

Norm said he loved Dylan and also that Les Miserables always made him cry.

Al said we had found him out, he was indeed a Dead-Head....but he also liked Dar Williams.

Hard-hitting journalism folks, you heard it here, on The Northern Observer...

Bonnie gets busted

KAXE's own Bonnie the Plant Lady was read the riot act Thursday morning regarding her passion for plastic flowers. University of Minnesota Duluth horticulturist Dandy Lion drove over from Duulth today to confront the so-called Plant Lady. "I've been listening to Bonnie for many years and was extremely impressed with her knowledge of plants and flowers. I can't express to you enough, my disappointment in finding out it's all been a sham," said Mr. Lion. Click here to listen to Bonnie and Dandy's conversation

Penny isn't as innocent as you'd think!

Today's villain is Penny "For Your Thoughts" Holcomb. Penny has been closely linked to a vigilantly deer slaughtering ring that is drastically reducing the deer population in northern Minnesota. Sources close to the DNR and Minnesota Deer Hunter's Association have tagged Holcomb as the leader of this reckless group. "This type of activity is illegal, unethical and will not be tolerated," said DNR Conservation Officer John Doe. Reports show that people with old cars and empty freezers are leading this carnage. Click here to see proof.

Don't forget to vote!

The kids at Remer and Longville Elementary school won't forget to vote. This election season they are trying to decide one of the most difficult issues around: PUPPIES? or KITTIES?

Listen here for the audio documentary on the election in Remer Elementary or tune in tomorrow - Thursday October 30th at about 7:10 am.

What's your vote? Puppies or Kitties?

The web of lies of Fred!

Sources close to Major League Baseball reveal that KAXE Sports Page host Fred Friedman (see photo at right where Fred proudly displays his baseball trivia certificates) has a photographic memory. "Fred should be ashamed of himself for not letting the listening community know that. It's quite self-serving to answer question after question knowing you have a photographic mind, said MLB Commissioner Bud Selig.
Click here to share your thoughts with Fred.

Mom arrested for signage!

Today's villain is Jennifer Poenix. Jennifer was handcuffed and escorted out of KAXE's studio this afternoon by FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) agents. Sources close to the Northern Observer heard from a confidential informer that Jennifer was arrested for defacing government property. It seems as though Jennifer has hired a group of graffiti thugs to deface all the Phoenix , Arizona signs changing them to read Poenix. This self-indulging act could get Jennifer 10-15 years in the Phoenix Correctional Facility. Click here to see the damage.

Houg Accuses Holtan of Putting a Piece of Granite in Cookies!

Dentally maligned Dan Houg accused Heidi Holtan of including a piece of rock in with the bread and cookies she brought in today.

"I think she wanted her cookies to seem soft in comparison to the rock!" says Houg. "Don't get me wrong, I'm still eating them..."

DJ admits "I wasn't Dennis Hopper's stunt double"

"I was his technical advisor. I taught him how to ride and build choppers."

DJ went on to say, "Little known fact about Dennis Hopper: he grew up in Bena, Minnesota. He's still got a hunting shack there! AND, his friends all call him DH the DH."

What do you have to admit?

DJ admits jail time

The Northern Observer is the first to report that DJ the DJ or JD the JD admits to spending some time in the clink.

"I did my time, who didn't" says DJ of his time at Winona State and St. Cloud State.

Northern Observer has revealed that DJ also served some time at the infamous Folsom Prison. "I wrote to Johnny Cash, asking him to come," says DJ, "I was unfortunately released before the concert."

Sources close to both DJ and Johnny Cash say that DJ was the reason Johnny became the man in black. "I told him it was slimming to wear black" says the fashion conscious music programmer.

Stay tuned for more information on DJ's record....

Phenology

Bob from Suomi Hills sent his observation of Amanita Muscaria. It is NOT being served in the KAXE kitchen.

See other phenology photos here.

Tree Plagiarism

Harry Hutchins and John Latimer are in big, big trouble! Northern Observer sources report that Sleeping Bear Press of Ann Arbor, Michigan are suing KAXE Phenology and Talk On the Wild Side hosts Latimer and Hutchins for writing plagiarism. Evidence proves that John and Harry stole chapters from Barnes and Wagner's new book Michigan Trees and claimed to write their own book using the same wording. "This type of activity is unacceptable and we tend to pursue this lawsuit no mater what it costs," said author Barry Barnes. Click here to see stolen chapters.

Oh Wilber...

Mr. Ed, the talking horse, was the craze of the 60's. He was so popular that he was the first animal ever featured on the front page of the TV Guide. All Things Equine host Bobbie Kleffman reveals this morning her donkey Jack will grace the front page of Smithsonian magazine in the December issue. I grew up watching Mr. Ed and want so badly to believe it was actually him speaking. Much to my dismay I was informed by my parents that Mr. Ed could not speak a lick. However, I'm very excited to inform the world of Jack the Donkey, owned by Bobbie Kleffman and John Bauer of Grand Rapids, Minnesota can actually speak," said Smithsonian editor Scoop Taylor. Click here to get exclusive recordings of Jack the Donkey.

I'd like to waste your time...

Mr. MacRostie's Simply Doug convenience store in Spring Lake, Minnesota received a citation this morning for being inconvenient. So many complaints had surfaced over the past few months that authorities had to step in to ensure convenience. "It was so incredibly inconvenient to stop there I had to call the cops," said Stan Hurrie. MacRostie was unavailable for comment For your convenience .. click here.

Mark Thompson or Richard Tarner

Mark was taken into custody Monday morning for impersonating singer Richard Thompson. Tarner has left a long trail of deception from writing bad checks, charging for autographs, and getting free soup at restaurants from Galway to Graceland. Click here to see live video from Mark's jail cell..