Minnesota is a hockey state and there's a lot to talk about. Whether it' s the 218 boys or girls hockey teams or the professional teams or the beginning of the Olympics, there is excitement there, especially if you listen to Dan Anderson from Hockey House in Brainerd.

Every Tuesday we hear from students and listeners across Minnesota as they send in their weekly Phenology observations. Even though it's been cold, our student reports are full of action! Observations include an what seems to be an owlapalooza, a secret lake where rainbow trout abound, muskrats, chickadees singing, and sun dogs are just a few of the highlights! Listen to the links for all the reports! If you are a teacher wanting to get involved in our Phenology program, send John Latimer an

We care deeply about the natural world around us here at KAXE-KBXE. Each week, our resident phenologist John Latimer's Phenology Report provides a comprehensive look at what's happening in nature here in northern Minnesota. This week, among other things, John discusses his frustration with Groundhog Day, the whiff of skunk scent in the air, and the changes taking place on the pussy willows. What are you noticing? Send us a note via email or leave a voicemail at 218.999.9876. We'd love to hear

Since 1992, memorial marches have taken place every year across the United States, Canada, and around the world on Valentine's Day in honor of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Native women, as well as the LGBT community and Two Spirit individuals face violence at disproportionately high rates compared to other categories of people. Four out of five native women will experience violence in their homes. In 2011, the U.S. Associate Attorney General shared data indicating that native women are

You're not going to want to miss this interview with renowned DNR bear researcher Dave Garshelis. He was in today to tell us what they've found out since the highly unusual bear attack in December in Isabella, MN. Bill Vagts saved his corgi from the bear and got bit, then the bear moved on to a construction site. The DNR has done extensive studies on the condition of the bear, what was going on at the time of the attacks, and tracks that the bear left behind. So far they know that the bear was

Have you ever wondered if technology adapts to our needs, or if our needs adapt to technology? This week, Minneapolis based writer Ali O'Reilly gives us "A Short History of the Telephone" and tries to split the distance between the two.

Each week Timberjay editor Marshall Helmberger tells us about the stories they've been covering. This week, besides an update on the Bois Forte band , the US Forest Service change in a study on lands where copper nickel mining is proposed, the Ely Winter Festival and gray foxes showing up far more north then they usually do. Also congratulations are in order for the Timberjay - the winner of five statewide awards during the Minnesota Newspaper Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest. MNA

Mary Lahr Schier's book " From Apples to Zinnias: the Northern Gardener, 150 Years of Garden Wisdom " is a treasure trove of hints, suggestions, anecdotal stories and tried and true strategies for creating successful gardens in northern climates. Schier weaves Minnesota history through her pages, connecting current day planting and tending methodologies to their origins in days gone by. She even delves into how gardeners can use phenology as they contemplate when to put various plants in the

Program 56: Welfare Reform and Conditions at the County Poor Farm A radio series produced by historian Don Boese. Don is the author of eight books dealing with local history in Itasca County, including "John C. Greenway and the Opening of the Western Mesabi", and the main source for this series, "Papermakers: the Blandin Paper Company and Grand Rapids, Minnesota". The series begins with the arrival of the first Euro-Americans to the forested wilderness of Itasca County in the 1870s. In those

This week, we joined long-time member, Bill Rutherford from Wabana , for a fourth cup of coffee in anticipation of some sort of egg concoction on his day off. Although cinnamon rolls, bagels, and orange juice are on the usual menu, Bill was enjoying black coffee and a light conversation about Rhabdomyolysis and color commentators in sports. 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