Taking time to contemplate what is happening in nature is one of the many aspects of Northern Community Radio that sets us apart from any other radio station. Each day we bring you a phenology note when our resident phenologist John Latimer shares a note from his more than 35 years of personal journals documenting climate and nature data collection. Each Tuesday he digs even deeper with the weekly Phenology Report. This week, John reports on bird songs, the sun's placement in the sky, trumpeter

Tuesdays are special at Northern Community Radio. It's our day to really focus on what's going on in terms of climate and nature. During our talkback segment on the morning show, we share observations from listeners and young phenologists across Minnesota... This week we heard we heard about of signs of spring! Ed from Deerwood noted his first chipmunk! Grand Rapids students reported geese, bugs, and a dead skunk! Kids from Blackberry School reported a screaming rabbit, woodpeckers, eagles and a

As of March 11th, 2020 there are 3 reported corona virus cases i n Minnesota - from Ramsey, Carver and now Anoka Counties. Yesterday Governor Tim Walz signed into law a bill to put more money towards a contingency plan for the health of Minnesota residents, if the virus were to spread. We are working on interviews with Public Health Officials in northern Minnesota as well as with Dr. Michael Osterholm - director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) and you'll hear

Today on Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo we learn the Ojibwe word for honesty when we call Bigfoot at home and find out about the Seven Grandfather Teachings. Michael Lyons is the creative mastermind behind the Ojibwe puppet series for YouTube and now for KAXE/KBXE's airwaves Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo. Our thanks to his contributions. Find out more about it and see the this week's video: Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo on Northern Community Radio is made possible in part to the Minnesota State Arts and Culutural History

This week Marshall gives us the news from NE MN including surprises in NE MN's Super Tuesday presidential primary votes, documenting the role of iron ore and MN's Iron Range on WWII, as well as the boycotting by area leaders of Fortune Bay Resort Casino. The Timberjay editorialized on this: The recent calls for boycotts of Indian-owned businesses in our region are as foolish as they are disrespectful. The politicians, like Ely Mayor Chuck Novak, and groups like the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce

Each week John and Heidi pull up a chair to one of our member’s kitchen tables and get to know them a little bit better. This week’s caller, Pam from Staples serves up a spinach patty instead of a kale smoothie. Hear the whole conversation by clicking below. Thanks to our sponsor Homestead Mills for their support of this program! Let us know if you want to be our guest on What's For Breakfast . All it takes is your membership and an email !

Recorded on February 4th, politics have changed with Iowa finally declaring a winner, South Carolina and Super Tuesday all past us and the final Democratic frontrunners in the race are Biden and Sanders. Listen to our Dig Deep off-the-cuff political discussion with Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn . Sign up for a Dig Deep podcast!

Every First Friday, our Area Voices producer Katie Carter gives us an idea of what's going on in Bemidji, Brainerd and other communities in our listening area. Today she told us about a Thomas Stillday's beadwork exhibit at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji, events happening at the Crossing Arts Alliance in Brainerd and she discussed a new show at the Lyric Center for the Arts in Virginia.

Ever first Friday of the month we connect with Betty First from the Ely Folk School. She educates us on the upcoming classes and workshops happening at the school. Ceramics, blacksmithing, stained glass and ukranian eggs are all on the horizon. The Folk School is always on the lookout for people who are interested in teaching classes. Connect with Betty if you would like to share your expertise at the folk school!

On the first Friday of every month we connect with Katie Marshall from the MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids. She lets us know about the First Friday events, new exhibits and music around Grand Rapids. March is National Youth Art Month and that will be celebrated around Grand Rapids. The Reif Center has the 2020 Grand Rapids student show on disply for the next two months and the MacRostie is showcasing student art as well. Students from Keewatin Elementary worked with MacRostie Art Center and