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John Latimer's weekly assessment of nature.

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.

Anna Farro Henderson's new book "Core Samples" highlights personal stories behind her science and political advisory roles and motherhood—a unique and compelling work of creative non-fiction.

During the week of March 18, 2025, 9 classrooms and environmental centers reported on the advance of spring across Minnesota. KAXE staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

Co-editors Michelle Filkins and Margret Aldrich look to reframe the traditional sense of locker room talk and celebrate the privates spaces where women are often at their best in “Locker Room Talk: Women in Private Spaces.”

David Nash's latest novel "In Wells' Time" will have you thinking about how you spend your time. The La Crescent, Minnesota singer/songwriter and author has recently been named a Minnesota Book Award finalist.

Bob Conzemius is a meterologist working in the field of wind energy who talks about the science of weather on KAXE.

Delina White is a fashion designer and beadwork artist, entrepreneur and founder of I Am Anishinaabe. She created Northern Lights Native Nations Fashion Night in collaboration with the annual couture event in Minneapolis, Fashion Week Minnesota.

On March 31, 2023, Dessa joined Centerstage Minnesota for a conversation about her love for language and an upcoming Grand Rapids show.

Grand Rapids Players hosts their annual Summer Theater Camp with performances of The Addams Family and When Bad Things Happen to Good Actors at the Reif Center June 30 and July 1 .

Former Top Chef contestant and Minnesota chef Justin Sutherland released his first cookbook, Northern Soul – Southern-Inspired Home Cooking from a Northern Kitchen, in 2022.

Cody Sheik, a microbial ecologist at the Large Lakes Observatory at the University of Minnesota, joined the KAXE Morning Show to discuss how aquatic microorganisms, particularly cyanobacteria, can impact the health of humans and domestic animals.

In January 2022, the council passed a resolution declaring a climate emergency. Simon Gretton and Bill Schnell are local residents determined to take small steps in the big picture of a changing climate.

Itasca Orchestra Strings Program presents "Passion and Pulse," a concert with vibrant Latin American sounds. The performance will honor Jesse Davis, who played viola with the orchestra and was president of their board.

Pam Perry, our favorite retired non-game wildlife biologist, stops by each month to talk about Minnesota phenology with our staff phenologist, John Latimer. Pam is broadly knowledgeable about Minnesota's environment and particularly excited about birds, reptiles and amphibians.

Our favorite retired non-game wildlife biologist stops by each month to discuss Minnesota phenology with our staff phenologist, John Latimer.

Events in Northern Minnesota this week include theater productions in Grand Rapids, Virginia and Puposky, plus a local growers and crafters market in Pine River.

Open water fishing season is here in Northern Minnesota! We want to hear your memorable fishing experiences for our Question of the Week.

Events this week include an allyship presentation in Grand Rapids, "Willy Wonka" in Pequot Lakes and a bike park grand opening and fundraiser in Brainerd.

Events this week include a drum workshop in Bemidji, a classic car show at Giants Ridge, the opening of the Park Rapids History Trail and an artist reception at Sax-Zim Bog.