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Events this week include holiday kick-offs in Hibbing, Bemidji, Brainerd and Grand Rapids; a free Thanksgiving dinner and a student art exhibition.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Dec. 10, 2024.

ISD 318 teachers and students are working with a new literacy curriculum Wit & Wisdom this year. The district will host Literacy Nights on Feb. 18-20, 2025, to share more information.

Great River Rescue is a no-kill shelter for cats and dogs in Bemidji. Their annual Furr Bowl fundraiser is 1-3 p.m. March 23, 2025, at Bemidji Bowl. They also offer a Pet Fixers spay/neuter clinic one weekend a month from April through November.

This week, we've been asking about your ideal travel plans. Your answers are taking us all over the world!

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.

Afton Clarke-Sather, a professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth, discusses how consumption habits influence our water footprint and simple steps we can take to ease the pressure on our state’s water resources. Clarke-Sather is this month's featured speaker for "Practical Water Wisdom."

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

Crystal N. Johnson, an environmental sciences professor at Louisiana State University, was on a quest to find a Great Grey Owl — and some peace and quiet. Her search brought her to the Sax-Zim Bog near Meadowlands, MN.

The week of April 8, 2025 features 6 reports of emerging leaves, calling frogs, and more. KAXE staff John Latimer, Heidi Holtan, and Charlie Mitchell respond.

Minnesota lawyer-turned-writer Debbie Russell shares her experiences discovering family secrets while struggling with dysfunctional family dynamics in "Crossing Fifty-One: Not Quite a Memoir."

"Kitchens of Hope" tells Minnesota immigrants culinary journeys and is as rich in recipes as it is in stories.

As seniors age, they may find it increasingly challenging to drive or may have limited access to public transportation. This can limit their ability to run errands, attend appointments and participate in social activities, leading to isolation and a decreased sense of well-being.

Mike Munson appeared on "Centerstage Minnesota" on Aug. 11, 2023.

Fredrick Soukup’s third novel, “Ashes, Ashes,” draws from childhood memories of his parents fostering children in need in Pequot Lakes.

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.

In a follow-up episode to the Decline of Native Pollinators Series, pollinator expert Jessica Peterson joined the KAXE Morning Show to focus on forest-dwelling pollinators. The Decline of Native Pollinator series is produced by Mark Jacobs.

There's plenty to do throughout Northern Minnesota this week, including a harvest fair in Bemidji and a mental health conference in Grand Rapids.

This week in Northern Minnesota there's an electric vehicle demonstration in Bemidji, Native American dance performance in Brainerd and an open house with pizza in Pine River.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of Oct. 15, 2024.