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Agencies and governments across Northern Minnesota are trying to determine how to handle recreational cannabis use in public spaces as the state prepares for the Aug. 1 legalization.

During the week of July 8, 2025, we enjoy reports of snapping turtles, abnormally large squirrels, and oddly-named mushrooms. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

The move is already underway, following the announcement on Nov. 18, 2025, amid continued efforts from the Trump administration to begin to dismantle the Department of Education.

District 7B could decide control of the House and define a region’s identity, as its DFL past is being confronted by a Republican future.

The final environmental omnibus bill does include a requirement for the MN DNR to study gaps in existing programs to increase outdoors opportunities for kids.

A fire at the Steven Chambers building on June 6, 2024, is under investigation.

The University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication program placed student journalists in the state Capitol to cover the 2025 legislative session.

Travis Cole used a thermal imaging camera to locate the woman through the bedroom window of the home on Sunny Beach Road in Grand Rapids.

Grand Rapids musician, McKeon Hugh Roberts, out with a self-titled album.

During the week of May 6, 2025, student phenologists report on a swan mourning its dead mate, trees leafing out, and much more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

April Grunhovd, Tia Gullickson, Brenda Hallgren, Alica Kiekbusch, Nathan Rasch, Valerie Wagner and Chris Zimmel are running for I.S.D. 599, Fertile-Beltrami, School Board.

During the week of July 15, 2025, we enjoy reports of groundhogs, damselflies, and adventures in the bog. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Paul Arens and Tami Schumacher are running for East Grand Forks City Council Ward 1.

The Itasca Economic Development Corporation seeks to grow the Itasca County economy through education, research, and outreach that creates business opportunities. To do so, the IEDC organizes events and initiatives around northern Minnesota. Joining Heidi Holtan on the KAXE Morning Show is the President and CEO of the IEDC, Tamara Lowney. Click the "Listen" player above to hear the full conversation

One bill would make fishing licenses free for seniors, while the other would reduce the cost from the normal price of $25 to a discounted $15 for those 65 and older.

According to The Pew Charitable Trusts, peatlands hold an estimated 30% of the soil’s stored carbon pollution and twice as much as the world’s forests.

During the week of June 17, 2025, we examine dragonflies, strawberries, and the Pennington Bog. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the week of May 20, 2025, students report seeing black bear cubs, a water bug eating "the face off of a dragonfly larva," and much more. John Latimer responds.

Kerns’ talk at the Forest History Center will explain why native plants are the unsung heroes of ecosystems.

Listen to our interview with Dave Simonett, lead singer and songwriter for Trampled by Turtles