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Events this week include storytelling at Long Lake Conservation Center and kick sledding at Lake Bemidji State Park.

Floral shop North in Bloom was selected for the Fleur de Villes exhibit at Galleria in Edina, where owner Madeline Cook and team created a plaid design.

The Grand Rapids chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness is offering webinars on May 13 and May 20, 2026. Learn when to seek mental health support and how to find it.

Two Bemidjians are headed to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games to compete in bowling. Help send them off Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Lucky Dogs.

Pam Perry, a retired non-game wildlife biologist, stopped by to talk about skinks, salamanders, swallows and more with our staff phenologist John Latimer.

Outdoor School For All Minnesota is advocating for the establishment of a statewide grant program to support immersive, multi-day, accredited overnight outdoor education program experiences for students in fourth through eighth grades.

Plus a hit-and-run death in Deer River, tax-related felony charges against the head of a dog rescue organization and a growth in jobs in the green energy sector.

Plus more on the IM Care-Lakeview contract dissolution, a new dashboard bringing together data on drug use in the state, and a program intended to learn more about effective oak wilt prevention.

Plus more on a contract cancellation affecting mental health treatment in Itasca County, a Brainerd School District decision on a challenged book and a Superior National Forest project seeking to improve oak wilt treatment.

Plus an assistant Aitkin County attorney is reprimanded by the North Dakota Supreme Court following sexual harassment complaint, Bemidji City Council makes its top pick for city manager, and the Highway 34 construction project in Akeley moves to the next phase.

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.

During the week of Jan. 13, 2026, we enjoy reports of oak leaves, hungry woodpeckers, and a mushroom growing on another mushroom. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

During the week of May 12, 2026, we enjoy reports of migratory arrivals, spring azure butterflies, and leafing plants. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.

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.