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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.

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.

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.

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.

Early Bird Fishing Guide Jeff Sundin talks with Brainerd native and Alaska fishing guide Keith Holtan about ice fishing conditions, new laws and gifts for anglers.

“The Story Tree: Have You Heard the Nesting Bird?” is scheduled for 10-10:45 a.m. Thursday, May 4, and Saturday, May 6, in the Visitor Center.

Plus: Dr. Johnna Nynas, OB-GYN at Sanford Bemidji, was recently recognized by CNN's Champions for Change program; and advocates say Minnesota's mental health crisis is complicating efforts to manage mental health facilities.

According to a news release, Keri Heintzeman said she plans to prioritize face-to-face conversations with voters through door-knocking efforts before the election.

Hoffman, president of Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College, discusses a commitment to diversity and enrollment growth after enrollment declines since 2019 blamed for numerous budget cuts.

Northern Minnesota schools face budget shortfalls caused by declining enrollment and insufficient state funding. Some districts found relief after voters approved additional local levies.

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

This week, the Early Bird Fishing Guide talked about spring ice fishing, ice-out predictions and the MN-FISH Angler's Summit happening March 27, 2025, in Grand Rapids.

In this month’s edition of Mark Jacobs’ Decline of Native Pollinators series, Jessica Petersen shares her insights on specialist bees. Petersen is an invertebrate ecologist from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.