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During the Phenology Report for the week of March 20, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers the advance of spring, and encourages us to watch for butterflies, waterfowl, and flowers on the maple trees.

Freshwater jellyfish are invading MN lakes! Professor Beatrix Beisner discusses their arrival to the area, hidden life cycle, and how to prevent their spread.

Events this week include an orchestra performance and dementia program in Bemidji, the Orchid Quartet in Virginia and the Legendary Women of Brainerd Public Schools.

Every Friday morning, we get to know one of our members on "What's for Breakfast." Recently, we spoke with Lily Benge-Briggs, an art teacher at the Deer River High School.

Events this week include a hoedown in Hibbing, a cleanup day in Bemidji and a 5K for mental health awareness in Brainerd.

Master drummers Fode Camara and Helen Bond joined the KAXE Morning Show to discuss their upcoming workshop and community drum circle jam on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.

Events this week include a series of bird talks at Sax-Zim Bog near Meadowlands.

Plans are forming for a dog park in Deer River. Chelsea Pusc is leading efforts to raise funds, including a brunch 9 a.m-1 p.m. Oct. 19, 2025, at the Deer River Vets Club.

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.

John Latimer's weekly assessment of nature.

Gov. Tim Walz toured the municipal water plant Wednesday, June 7, while visiting with local elected officials and touting a laundry list of funding increases and appropriations he said will improve the lives of rural Minnesotans.

Students and listeners from across the state share what they're seeing in nature. This is the week of July 9, 2024.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Nov. 14, 2023.

The 2024 American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards did not disappoint children’s librarian Tracy Kampa (much).

Ahead of Boiled in Lead’s show on July 16, 2025, founding member Drew Miller joined KAXE producer Andrew Dziengel for an interview about the band’s history and changing with the times.

Dennis E. Staples' new novel "Passing Through a Prairie Country" is a spine-chilling and darkly humorous thriller taking place in a Northern Minnesota casino.

Students are improving in reading proficiency with a different approach, officials say. But a budget-cutting proposal on the table could eliminate interventions if the referendum fails.

Events this week include ConnectEffect in Brainerd, a rummage and bake sale at the Bemidji Senior Center and an art class in Pine River.

The Record by boygenius is KAXE's Album of the Week for April 7 - April 13, 2023.

The door from the former Grand Rapids Bus Depot will be dedicated 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Hodgins-Berardo Arena in Coleraine. Eight Itasca County Vietnam veterans who were killed or missing in action will be honored.