John Latimer

The event is April 25-26, 2025, at the Iron Range Motors Event Center in Virginia, Minnesota. This year's theme is "The Price of Plastic."

Freshwater jellyfish are invading MN lakes! Professor Beatrix Beisner discusses their arrival to the area, hidden life cycle, and how to prevent their spread.

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.

Staff Phenologist John Latimer shares his holiday greetings in December 2024.

Bird expert Jerry Niemi joined Tuesday's KAXE Morning Show to discuss his new book, "Breeding Birds of Minnesota: History, Ecology, and Conservation."

Bob Conzemius, also known as "Tornado Bob" or "Aurora Bob" on KAXE, is a meteorologist and wind energy expert. He explained the brilliant display of northern lights May 10 and 11 on the "KAXE Morning Show."

Local phenologists, professors, teachers, researchers, environmental educators and more gathered to learn from one another at Long Lake Conservation Center March 1-3.

Former students and current scientists Maggie Anderson and Sam Guida talk about what John Latimer has meant to them over the years and how he has shaped their careers.

In an incredibly meaningful (and often hilarious) show of support and gratitude, the community came together on the "KAXE Morning Show" to tell Staff Phenologist John Latimer just how impactful his first 40 years of "Phenology" have been.

KAXE collaborated with North Hennepin Community College’s Graphic Design Program to create a design worthy of 40 years of phenology on KAXE with John Latimer. Oyin Omole won our nature-loving hearts with her design.