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On Feb. 12, 2025, staff phenologist John Latimer reports on the first breaking buds of spring, perching posture, and the Juneberry's hairy buds.

As relatively warm weather returns to MN, staff phenologist John Latimer previews the busy month of March phenology. Plus, he describes how albedo (light absorption) and aspect (angle to the sun) mark a melting landscape. This is the week of Feb. 25, 2025.

From Blackduck, Hibbing, Brainerd, Chisholm, Marble, Virginia and Bemidji, small towns across Northern Minnesota are chock-full of events.

Pam Perry, retired DNR non-game wildlife biologist, joined KAXE staff phenologist John Latimer and Heidi Holtan to talk about warblers, pelicans, and the Merlin birding app.

Sen. Erin Murphy, DFL-St. Paul, explains priorities for the DFL during the legislative session, including bills relating to hospitals and ambulances in rural Minnesota.

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KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Dec. 10, 2024.

Every Friday morning, we get to know one of our members on "What's for Breakfast." Recently, we spoke with Scott Dahlquist, a dog sledding enthusiast from Balkan Township.

The Grand Rapids Itasca Mountain Bike Association has a mission to increase mountain bike opportunities for all ages and abilities — and all seasons.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of March 26, 2024.

Events this week include a send-off for Special Olympians in Bemidji and garden tours at Happy Dancing Turtle in Pine River.

Plus: Extreme heat and possible severe weather could be in store for much of the Northland over the weekend; Carlos Hernandez was narrowly elected Bois Forte chairman in a special election on June 17, 2025; the Minnesota DNR and Brainerd Lakes Area Master Naturalists will hold an AIS workshop; Eveleth received a $200K grant to upgrade a city playground; Beltrami County will begin work on a new shared-use trail near Bemidji High School; and MnDOT crews are making progress on planned construction near Hackensack and Wadena.

This month, bumblebee researcher Chan Dolan joined the morning show to discuss the life cycle and nesting habits of Minnesota’s native bumblebees. This segment is a follow-up to the "Decline of Native Pollinators" series, produced by Mark Jacobs, which investigates the causes and complexities of pollinator decreases in Minnesota.

The Fatalist by Buffalo Nichols is KAXE's Album of the Week for the week of October 16th, 2023.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of March 19, 2024.

Bird expert Jerry Niemi joined Tuesday's KAXE Morning Show to discuss his new book, "Breeding Birds of Minnesota: History, Ecology, and Conservation."

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

During the phenology report for the week of March 25, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer finds hints of green in the woods and remarks on the (in)edibility of Pileated Woodpeckers.

Events this week include theater auditions in Pequot Lakes, a game afternoon in Hibbing and a story slam at Lake Bemidji State Park.

East Grand Forks and Northern Lakes will face off in the quarterfinals. The winner will most likely play Hibbing/Chisholm in the semifinals.