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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.

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.

Do you love picking apples, the smell of decaying leaves, or is there a special event each fall that you enjoy? Share your story with us.

Retired non-game wildlife biologist Pam Perry regales us with insight into Harris's Sparrows, Eastern Towhee and an Oriole sighting in Little Falls.

During the week of Jan. 13, 2026, we enjoy reports of oak leaves, hungry woodpeckers, and a mushroom growing on another mushroom. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

John Latimer's weekly assessment of nature.

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 Sept. 17, 2024.

In the Feb. 18, 2025 episode of the Phenology Show, KAXE staff phenologist John Latimer describes early breeding season for foxes, wolves, and Snow Buntings. Plus, he compares his stride to a turkey’s. Spring is imminent – get out there and enjoy it!

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.

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.

Retired wildlife biologist Pam Perry discusses Northern Harriers, Horned Larks and other early-season migrators with KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer.

The Jan. 28, 2025 edition of The Phenology Show covers an irruption of Boreal Owls, hibernating woodchucks, and the wolf/fox/coyote mating season. John Latimer hosts.

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 week of Nov. 25, 2025, we enjoy reports of bobcat sightings, Tundra Swans and a lingering heron. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

John Latimer's weekly assessment of nature.