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Children's Librarian Tracy Kampa reviews new books by Darcy Whitecrow and Heather M. O’ Connor, Philip C. Stead, Jen Calonita and Aubrey Hartman.

The Northern Waters Land Trust and Minnesota Land Trust say nearly 500 acres will be protected from development in perpetuity at 3M's 680-acre Camp Wonewok in Hubbard County.

Jeff Sundin has been a professional fishing guide in Minnesota for almost 40 years. In 2023, he was inducted into the Minnesota Fishing Hall of Fame and he’s a weekly guest on KAXE

The Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference director Sean Hill talks about the conference which is held annually on the shores of Lake Bemidji and gives a rundown on the featured authors who will be reading their work during the free evening sessions.

Three members of The Mighty Trains Band joined "Centerstage Minnesota" on July 14, 2023, for an interview and performance.

Itasca Economic Development Corporation offers assistance to entrepreneurs and has now opened a facility called The Forge, where community members can rent space to learn skills like welding.

In a follow-up episode to the Forests and Carbon series, biochar expert Harry Groot joined the KAXE morning show to discuss the history, creation, and uses of biological charcoal. The Forest and Carbon series is produced by Mark Jacobs.

Grand Rapids and Brainerd celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 14, 2024.

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.

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.

Minnesota deer hunters can use an online log to report wildlife they see while hunting. Data from the observation logs help the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources estimate population level trends for deer and track wildlife distribution for other species across the state.

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.

With SNAP benefits impacted, a group of residents are doing what they can to help by having a tailgate pantry event 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in the Paul Bunyan Mall parking lot.

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.