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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.

In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell discuss Sandhill Cranes, the aurora borealis, and shifting seasons.

Artists Robb Quisling and Jonathan Thunder of Duluth joined "Area Voices" to discuss their new exhibit at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji.

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.

“Area Voices” hits the road to visit The Crossing Arts Alliance's 8x8 Art Auction and Fundraiser in Brainerd. Andrew Dziengel talked with the Executive Director Jennifer Jacquot-DeVries and participating artists.

Bridges of Hope serves the Brainerd area through a warming shelter, Operation Sandwich and more. "Hope on the Slopes" sliding event is 6 p.m. Feb. 12, 2026, at Mount Ski Gull.

Honor the Earth is collaborating with artists and cultural organizer Rory Wakemup from the Bois Forte Band. Participants will learn how to replant manoomin.

From Bagley, Bemidji, Brainerd, Coleraine, Embarrass, Cook and Grand Rapids, small towns across Northern Minnesota are chock-full of events.

Elsa Garrison was the first woman staff photographer for Getty Images and specializes in sports after getting started with the high school yearbook and Brainerd Dispatch.

The Judy Garland Festival in Grand Rapids and the nonprofit Mobility Mania plan to break a Guinness World Record for the most wheelchairs dancing at once on June 21.

Allison Barta will share butterfly photos and her enthusiasm at a presentation 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at Watermark Art Center in Bemidji.

Brown joined the KAXE Morning Show to discuss his recent Star Tribune column on heating assistance delays, moral judgment placed on public benefits, and his own childhood experience.

Camp Christopher in Cotton offers free camping for those impacted by suicide or mental health issues.

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

In this episode, co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Heidi Holtan learn about leks and look forward to the return of American kestrels.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!Check out the mating dance of the Prairie Chicken (as photographed by KAXE photographer Lorie Shaull) here, or the Sharp-tailed Grouse here.

During the week of Dec. 16, 2025, we enjoy reports of galls, eagles, and frigid weather. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the week of May 26, 2026, we enjoy reports of nesting loons, Scarlet Tanagers, and wild strawberry flowers. 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.