Our Early Bird Fishing guide Jeff Sundin talks to John Bauer and Heidi Holtan on the Thursday Morning Show. He lets us know where the sucker's are running and gives tips on how to catch them and then prepare them by smoking and canning. Jeff also talks about the rules of opening both boat landings and resorts during this time of social distancing.

...there's a lot of innovative and exciting approaches that, quite honestly, youth are driving...the younger generation is so keyed in on our responsibilities, we're seeing some amazing efforts to protect and preserve our our environment and understand the interconnectedness and relatedness...I get hope...from seeing this....it's an amazing thing. - Dr. Anna Carlson Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Anna Carlson, professor of Environmental Studies at Bemidji State University and Aili

Cecelia McKeig has been passionate about local history for as long as she can remember. She's written several books about area locales such as Remer, Federal Dam, the Bemidji Poor Farm and Bena. She's currently been working on a book about the history of resorts on Cass Lake that will be published this summer. Since Covid-19 has changed our lives, she's been entertaining social media fans with her "On the Street Where you Live" posts on the "You might be from Bemidji, MN....." Facebook page.

Every week John takes an indepth look at the subtle changes happening outside as the seasons move thru their cycles. This week, among other things, he explains the differences between the bigtooth aspen and the tembling aspen and he gives listeners an opportunity to hear the calls of the wood frogs and spring peepers! Get out and enjoy the wonder outside and then connect with us to let us know what you are noticing! Call 218-999-9876 or email your observations! We'd love to hear from you!

Young phenologists across Minnesota are reporting all kinds of activity in nature! Bears, eagles and mosquitos are just a tiny snippet of the incredible observations kids made this week! Click on the links below to hear the good news of spring activity happening all around us! Kelliher kids saw several bears, song thrush, and woodpeckers! One student saw 15 eagles and Ms. Thomason heard night hawks for the first time of the season! Emma from North Shore Elementary School reports that among many

Michael Small is a minister at the Community Church UCC in Walker. He is often the co-host of the Monday Morning Show with Heidi Holtan. Today he joins Heidi via telephone and they talk about finding intention in this stay at home time during the pandemic. Michael has a daily newsletter named "Small Talk". If you would like to sign up for this newsletter give us a call at 800-662-5799.

Today Leah Lemm talks with the Oshkii Gizhik Singers as they go through the process of learning a new song and then recording it at the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. They have quite a special project going on. They are recording older Native American songs that were recorded by Frances Denmore at the turn of the 20th century.

Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo teaches us to say piano in Ojibwe. He also talks about finding out what your talents are and the importances of staying busy.

Steve Downing shares his essay on introverts and how they fare during this time of pandemic, social distancing and virtual communicating.

Kayla Aubid, gallery director at the MacRostie Art Center joins Heidi and John on the Friday Morning Show. Kayla gives a call to people of all ages and artistic abilities to submit art work for the virtual exhibit "together apart" opening in May. John tells us about his hand painted vintage carnival game board he plans to submit. The exhibit will highlight new works made during the COVID-19 pandemic or related to the physical and social distancing experienced during this time. Digital