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During the week of Dec. 9, 2025, we enjoy reports of subnivean tunnels, pine siskins, and sundogs. 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.

John Latimer's weekly assessment of nature.

In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell discuss the digestive habits of Northern Shrikes, naturalists' dodgy freezer contents, and the Northern Lights. We listen to recordings from Little Falls Middle School, John Latimer, Charlie's mom (Barb), and Clinton Dexter-Neinhaus.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Sept. 3, 2024.

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, wildlife, weather and other wonders.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Dec. 23, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers subnivean tunnels, and the comparative bite force of mink and voles.

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.

New book recommendations from Grand Rapids Area Library children's librarian Tracy Kampa include stories from Christopher Denise, Mylisa Larsen, Sara Zarr, and more.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of June 11, 2024.

John Latimer’s phenology reports explore northern Minnesota’s seasonal changes, blending humor and curiosity to connect listeners with nature’s rhythms. This is the week of Jan. 7, 2025.

During the week of Dec. 2, we enjoy reports of an active frog and garter snake, an opposum and animal tracks in the snow. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

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.

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.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of April 2, 2024.

During the week of March 4, 2025, six reports include observations of migrating starlings, otters on ice, and brightening bark. John Latimer provides feedback.

During the week of March 3, 2026, we enjoy reports of Red-winged Blackbirds, temperature swings, and courting squirrels. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

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.