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Children's librarian Tracy Kampa and “What We're Reading” producer and librarian Tammy Bobrowsky discuss Cynthia Leitich Smith's new book "On a Wing and a Tear."

This show strives to take an in-depth look at some natural resource-based issues important to our region. We’ll not only discuss the problems, but also attempt to highlight some creative solutions. This is the fifth episode of a series looking at the history of our local forests.

Dennis Kepler of the Minnesota DNR discusses how forests have changed in 40 years and how LIDAR, a type of remote imaging using lasers, is used to study forests.

During the Phenology Report for the week of July 22, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers wild food, young eagles, and dashing damselflies.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features the Grand Rapids Community Big Band, Acoust Hicks, The Lonely Loons and Erik Koskinen, Morningbird, and Saltydog.

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.

During the week of May 13, 2025, 17 classrooms from across MN report on their outdoor observations: tadpoles, flowers, and more. Phenology Coordinator Charlie Mitchell responds.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Ditty Wish with Studio62, Forge North, Mines & Pines Revisited Art & Music Fest, and No Rest for the Pickers.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of July 4, 2023.

Heidi Holtan talks with political scholars Russell Muirhead and Nancy L. Rosenblum about their new book, "Ungoverning: The Attack on the Administrative State and the Politics of Chaos."

During the week of May 20, 2025, students report seeing black bear cubs, a water bug eating "the face off of a dragonfly larva," and much more. John Latimer responds.

Erin Entrada Kelly’s “The First State of Being” is an exciting and meaningful story with well-crafted twists. Staff librarian Tammy Bobrowsky and children’s librarian Tracy Kampa dive into the Newbery Award winning novel in their latest Mini Book Club conversation.

Meteorologist Bob "Tornado Bob" Conzemius joined Heidi Holtan and John Latimer to discuss historical trends in Canadian wildfires, Minnesota air quality and climate change.

"Last Leaf on the Tree" by Willie Nelson is KAXE's Album of the Week for Nov. 4-10, 2024.

In the Phenology Talkbacks for the week of June 3, 2025, we hear end-of-year messages from schools and ponder unseen pollinators. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Matthew Batt’s new book “The Last Supper Club” takes us behind the scenes of restaurants and waiting tables.

During the week of Oct. 28, 2025, we enjoy reports of falling leaves, the arrival of Snow Buntings, and more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the week of Sept. 9, 2025, we enjoy reports of Broadwing Hawks, migrating insects, and vibrant sumacs. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

The 11 a.m.-3 p.m. event hosted by the Bigfork Parent Teacher Association will have food trucks, a bouncy house, dunk tank, duck pond, face painting and more, including a silent auction.