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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.

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.

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

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.

During the week of Oct. 21, 2025, we enjoy reports of hooting Barred Owls, snoozy bears and star-struck stadium bugs. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

The May edition of the Season Watch Podcast is here! Much like the Season Watch Newsletter, it features plants, animals, and phenomena to look for in six categories: while commuting, while walking, in watery habitats, in open areas, in the forest, and in town. New this month is a listener Q&A section!

The Minnesota Senate’s Environment, Climate and Legacy Committee laid over the bill for possible inclusion in the Natural Resource omnibus

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources program provides public access to some private land from September through May with the purchase of a $3 pass.

New research shows that kids aren’t reading for fun as much as they used to. Local educators Tracy Kampa and Kathrina O’Connell talk about why and how you can motivate young readers.

Hit the brakes, friends! This month we're talking about wildlife on the road and early signs of oncoming fall.

The testing requirements come amid increased H5N1 influenza infection in dairy cows. The requirements are effective through the end of the year.

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