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University of Minnesota researcher Thomas Gabel discusses his research on ecosystem interactions between wolves and beavers in Minnesota. This is part of "The Iconic Beaver," a series that investigates the influence of this keystone species in Minnesota. "The Iconic Beaver" is produced by Mark Jacobs.

Minnesota writer Andrea Gilats’ “Radical Endurance: Growing Old in an Age of Longevity” is a companion to growing old.

Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders.

Singer/songwriter Dennis Warner will soon perform concerts at libraries in the Arrowhead Library System. Warner joins “Area Voices” to discuss the shows, and to talk about revisiting his early music.

Michael Snyder, author of "Woods Whys," joined the KAXE Morning Show to talk about his book and give his insights on our nation’s forests.

Happy Dancing Turtle is a nonprofit organization based in Pine River. Their winter bingo scavenger hunt goes through Jan. 20, 2025, and the 19th annual "Back to Basics" sustainable living event is Feb. 15.

Bob Conzemius, known as "Tornado Bob" on KAXE, is a meteorologist and a weekly guest on Tuesday's KAXE Morning Show. He predicts snow will come in February in Northern MN.

"Our Time in the Sun" by Jeremie Albino is KAXE's Album of the Week for Jan. 13-19, 2025.

The Bemidji High School student is the only rural Northern Minnesota student to advance to state competition in debate this year, and she's also headed to a national event.

Paul Kivi is a KAXE volunteer with a deep love of connecting old and new music. In this new series, he will explore the roots of the truly American genre of music, jazz.

Housing Finance and Policy Committee members Reps. Spencer Igo and Alicia "Liish" Kozlowski are driving bipartisan efforts to address the state’s housing challenges.

Events this week include Trip Talk and candlelight snowshoeing in Bemidji; sustainable agriculture talk in Brainerd; and Anishinaabe Dibaajimowin: An Ojibwe Story in Grand Rapids.

The new musical “Water from Snow” will be at the Rail River Folk School in spring 2025. Producer/director/writer Janet Preus joined “Area Voices” to discuss theater's collaborative process.

Beltrami County Master Gardeners John Reff and Dan Sherman joined the "KAXE Morning Show" to answer listener questions and discuss ordering seeds.

A new event in Deer River combines creative cardboard sleds with raising funds to return toddler care to the area.

In the Jan. 21, 2025 episode of Phenology Talkbacks, John Latimer remarks on five student phenologist reports of frigid temperatures, groaning ice, and fox footprints.

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on seasonal observations from listeners and kids across the state, inspiring us to notice, understand and connect with nature.

Aaron Squadroni’s new exhibit “The Rhythm of the Hill Annex Mine” opened at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji this month. He joined "Area Voices" to discuss the exhibit and explore what drew him to the craft of metalpoint art.

Events this week include Back to Hack in Hackensack, an artist reception in Bemidji, the Buhl Winter Frolic and Take a Kid Ice Fishing weekend.

Children's librarian Tracy Kampa and “What We're Reading” producer and librarian Tammy Bobrowsky discuss Cynthia Leitich Smith's new book "On a Wing and a Tear."