Northern Minnesota

In this episode, co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Heidi Holtan learn about leks and look forward to the return of American kestrels.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!Check out the mating dance of the Prairie Chicken (as photographed by KAXE photographer Lorie Shaull) here, or the Sharp-tailed Grouse here.

In this episode, co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Heidi Holtan wonder at dragon's teeth, discuss the pronunciation of 'coyote,' and delight in the tiny Saw-whet Owl.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

In this episode, co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Heidi Holtan delight in a report from Northfield and discuss critter superpowers.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

In this episode, co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Heidi Holtan discuss finding solace in nature and the effects of deep cold on invasive species.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

In this episode, Charlie Mitchell and Heidi Holtan are inspired by the feisty nature of red squirrels and learn about woodpeckers.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

Wind chills or "feels like" temperatures could range between 30 and 60 degrees below zero Jan. 22-25, 2026.

In this episode, co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Jennifer Barr discuss the joys of being outdoors - or just seeing charismatic critters through a window.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

In this episode, co-hosts Charlie Mitchell and Heidi Holtan find New Year's joy and inspiration from partnering teacher Chad Kaddatz.Send us a voice memo through Speak Pipe!

In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Charlie Mitchell are delighted by Sam Guida, an expert in mysterious plant-insect interactions and former student phenologist.

In this episode, co-hosts Heidi Holtan, Charlie Mitchell, and special guest Malachy Koons discuss qualifications involved in becoming a birder and discover a new word: Snarge.