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During the week of Feb. 10, 2026, we enjoy reports of waddling skunks, warmer weather and hibernating woodchucks. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Marshall Helmberger publishes the Timberjay newspaper serving Ely, Tower and Cook and much of northeastern Minn. Each week on KAXE’s Friday morning show he talks about the big stories of the week.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather and other wonders.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders.

Two fatal crashes were reported in northeastern Minnesota Saturday, and more than half of the state is in drought ranging from severe to exceptional.

During Phenology Talkbacks on March 11, 2025, ten groups of students sent in their observations of an incoming spring. Staff phenologist John Latimer shares his feedback.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather and other wonders.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather and other wonders.

"Bright Spot" is a segment on the KAXE Morning Show that highlights the good happening in Northern Minnesota. Host Jennifer Barr looks back at some favorites from 2025.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather and other wonders.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Aug. 22, 2023.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders.

The Duluth-based singer/songwriter, who will open for Trampled by Turtles and Jenny Lewis Saturday, July 8, 2023, joined "Centerstage Minnesota" on Friday.

The Brainerd lakes area organization's mission is to end homelessness and lift people out of poverty. Its Creekside Community continues to expand. Donations are being accepted to help furnish new homes.

This year's Miss Minnesota, Emma Vrieze, hails from the Park Rapids area. She will compete in the Miss America pageant with a platform of "Swim with Safety: Water Knowledge."

Retired rural mail carriers Julie Crabb and John Latimer reflect on how KAXE kept them company on their routes and why supporting local public radio matters now more than ever.

Judy and Harry Worms of rural Brainerd produce maple syrup and hay and raise cattle and goats — which help to eradicate invasive buckthorn to bring back native plants and improve water and soil quality.

Adam Jacobson is a rising senior at Grand Rapids High School. He recently took 10th place at National History Day in the category of Senior Individual Performance.