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Lisa talks with Diane Johnson, Executive Director of Operation Wildlife in Linwood, Kansas, about a community rescue effort in Kansas that last week saved birds whose wings were frozen. Local residents used air dryers to melt ice from the birds' wings.

During the Phenology Report for the week of April 29, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers bud break, incoming and outgoing birds, eagles nesting and more.

Ex-school board member Dennis Dodge proposed the monument at the Board's May 20 meeting.

An amendment passed last year by the MN Legislature requires jails to administer medications to incarcerated people if prescribed before the people were booked into jail.

Plus: Beltrami County Historical Society is fundraising to move and restore a train caboose and labor leaders discuss declining enrollment in unions despite increases in unionization.

Jeff Sundin on Early Bird Fishing Guide

Jeff Sundin on Early Bird Fishing Guide

Jeff Sundin on Early Bird Fishing Guide

Jeff Sundin on Early Bird Fishing Guide

Retired wildlife biologist Pam Perry joined the "KAXE Morning Show" to share what birds and other wildlife she's been seeing during this month of May.

Events this week include a pin-up competition in Calumet, a birding hike at Lake Bemidji State Park and a pancake breakfast to support local theater in Grand Rapids.

Volunteer photographer Lorie Shaull captured the awe-inspiring sandhill crane migration at Crex Meadows in Wisconsin. A DNR educator shared more about the ancient birds.

During the week of April 1, 2025, we received 6 reports sharing observations of migrating birds, aquatic insects and more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the week of April 29, 2025, 16 (!) classes share Earth Day messages and reports of migratory birds and budding trees. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Pam Perry, retired DNR biologist, stopped by on June 10, 2025, to chat with our staff phenologist, John Latimer, about the colorful and charismatic critters of June.

Pam Perry, retired non-game wildlife biologist, stops by each month to talk about Minnesota phenology. This month covers early migrators, dopey hawks and loon families.

John Latimer's weekly assessment of nature.

Creative Café events occur the third Tuesday of each month and take place at 310 Fourth St. NW in downtown Bemidji. No registration is required.

University of Minnesota Bee Atlas project coordinator Thea Evans joined Heidi Holtan and John Latimer for the June installment of Mark Jacobs’ "Decline of Native Pollinators" series.

Researchers have found 40% of Americans report winter mood declines, which can translate into changes in behavior like sleeping more, feeling fatigued and being depressed.