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Residents of Mountain Iron, Hibbing and Virginia may see and hear low-flying, yellow aircraft for several days beginning Thursday.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Aug. 19, Staff Phenologist John Latimer discusses acorns, the start of leaf change and other harbingers of fall.

Since June, Brainerd community members have been highlighting excerpts of books allegedly available at a middle school library, with a formal challenge underway for "Empire of Storms" by Sarah J. Maas.

KAXE listeners reached out in droves during the COVID-19 pandemic. KAXE is independent and local, telling the stories of Northern Minnesota through music, news, conversations and events.

The race is set for Aug. 22 and will start and end at Rapids Brewing Company in Grand Rapids.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Antonio Arce, Annie Humphrey & Jeremy Ylvisaker, Festival Rialto and Sonofmel.

The memorandum of agreement between White Earth and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service doesn't transfer ownership, but it does formalize a co-stewardship agreement.

During the Phenology Report for the week of June 3, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer discusses wildflowers, mysterious pollinators, and early pine pollen season.

The free event focuses on practical ways to improve woodland habitat for wildlife, while keeping forests healthy and productive for future generations, the SWCD said.

During the Phenology Report for the week of Aug. 26, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers the Common Nighthawk migration and late summer wildflowers.

The grants are designed to create new child care slots to reduce the shortage felt across the state.

The drop is despite the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reporting record high bear encounters elsewhere in the state.

Steve Hudson Cotariu, Michael Domin, Casey Kannel, Laura Lee, Mark Taylor and Hannah Wesner are running for I.S.D. 182, Crosby-Ironton School Board.

The historic year of wildfires across northwest Minnesota in the spring and summer of 2021 served to increase the emphasis of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducting prescribed fires regularly to manage vegetative fire fuels like grass, brush and trees across the landscape.

During the Phenology Report for the week of June 24, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer introduces a new vocabulary word (heliotropic) and stops to smell the wild roses.

An abundance of rainfall has been good for the forest but hard on trees with fungal leaf disease. Trees usually reemerge in the spring unaffected by last year's blight.

During the week of June 17, 2025, we examine dragonflies, strawberries, and the Pennington Bog. 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.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Sept. 19, 2023.

January is a quieter month for art events, but you can still support the creative community of Grand Rapids during the First Friday Art Walk on Jan. 5.