Midlife Crisis causes drama at Farmers Market!!!

After turning 50 earlier this year, John Bauer attempted to reclaim his youth by reliving his teenage shoplifting days. Bauer was arrested this morning by police for lifting a pumpkin at a local famers market. Bauer says, “I was just trying to find one big enough to fit over my head…but I forgot my wallet.” Witnesses say Bauer crammed the large squash onto his head and tried to flee the scene, but was thwarted when he blindly ran into a display of beets and turnips – where he was left lying until police arrived.

Blue Collar Hero Busted!!!

Very disturbing news today as legendary KAXE Volunteer D.J. the DJ was arrested for stealing CD's from KAXE's music library. Surveillance camera photos (see picture) caught D.J. in the act of stealing a Ray Wylie Hubbard CD. "I just loved that CD! If KAXE didn't have such great music this wouldn't have happened. I want to apologize to my KAXE family for my slip in judgment," replied D.J. the DJ from his jail cell at the Itasca County Courthouse. Click here to help D.J. pay his fine.

Northern Observer Headline Audio Available!

Click here to listen to Monday, Oct 20th Headlines, including such hard news stories as "The Binary Boys reading all along," "Dodger's plan for the Itasca Symphony Orchestra revealed," "DJ the DJ trades Harley for pink, Barbie-style scooter," and "Rev Dave declines teleconference with the Pope."

KAXE member Glen Campbell arrested!

25+ year KAXE member Glen Campbell was recently arrested in Mission Township, Crow Wing County.

"What's so wrong with making sure everyone listens to KAXE? I AM the lineman of the county! Wichita, Crow Wing.... what's the diff?" said Campbell.

Campbell was arrested after breaking and entering approximately 30 homes. Campbell did not steal any personal property, spending only five minutes in each home.

"I had to tune the dial to 91.7fm KAXE! It took me a little longer because of the fringe issue. Some of the homes were picking up 89.9fm KAXE. Chad Brandt rocks the airwaves!" said Campbell.

Authorities released Campbell on his own recognizance.

Latimer Arrested!

John was arrested yesterday afternoon from his mail route for falsifying Phenology notes for the past 25 years. "In a way, I'm kind of relieved. This is something I've been carrying around for a long time. I'd like to apologize to all those Phenologists out there who I have let down," said Latimer. "I do like watching reality TV that involves nature, that's close enough, isn't it?"

Jimbo Evades Paparazzi

Hordes of bloggers, newspaper reporters and tv reporters stormed the KAXE studios today valiantly trying to get an exclusive interview with KAXE volunteer Jimbo about his past history of cow-tipping. Sources close to Jimbo said, "Leave the man alone! I hold the media responsible for Jimbo's minor accident!"

Allegedly, reporters following Jimbo's truck on Hwy 38 driving speeds of up to 45mph, caused him to swerve near Suomi Hills. Jimbo and his trusty companion Paco suffered no injuries, except slight spillage of coffee/kibble. Luckily his cell phone was affixed to his KAXE dashboard sticky thing and did not fall to the floor.

"For the last TIME, no COMMENT!" said Jimbo.

McCain announces endorsement!

U.S. Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) waved down a crowd of supporters at his whistle-stop tour of northern Minnesota and officially endorsed KAXE as the best community radio station in the entire USA. "People just don't understand the value of KAXE. They bring the people and communities of northern Minnesota and beyond national, local and regional news ... plus music that moves your soul. I love Martin Sexton!" said McCain.

It's the American way .. pledge to KAXE today.

KAXE General Manager Steals Award Winning Carrot!

While the artistry of photographers like Richard Avedon and Annie Leibovitz provides the images of the powerful that will go down in history, KAXE actually prefers the work of some more obscure shutterbugs. We’re talking about the countless clerks, cops, and sheriff's deputies who handle the impromtu photo shoots with the radio personalities who’ve landed in the pokey. Without the aid of fancy lighting, makeup, and wardrobe, these little works of mug shot art--taken with digital cameras at law enforcement agencies nationwide--are perhaps the most candid photos you’ll see. Today's culprit is KAXE's General manager Maggie Montgomery. Maggie was taken into custody for stealing an award-winning carrot from her neighbor and taking credit for its authenticity.

PALIN PROMOTES KAXE

Republican VP Candidate Sarah Palin made a surprising visit to KAXE's studio this morning in an effort to raise awareness for KAXE in their effort to raise $45,000 during their Northern Exposure Fall Fundraiser. "There have been a lot of suggestions and plans thrown out there for economic recovery in the United States. However, if there ever was an economic recovery plan you actually wanted to invest in, KAXE is it. Their coverage of the election is second to none. The music played by all those incredibly loyal volunteers is mind-boggling. KAXE is not only valuable to the people and communities it serves, I consider it a national treasure, " said Palin. Click here to give your vote to KAXE.

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Scott Hall forced by higher-ups to wear tie

Pitcher Plants from Karen's by Owen Lake

who was escorted out of KAXE's kitchen?