Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate. Phenology Talkbacks are an opportunity for us to hear what you are noticing outside. Each week, our resident phenologist John Latimer gathers the talkback comments and closely assesses the subtle changes happening outside. On Tuesdays during the Phenology Show, we hear all about it! In his official, weekly Phenology Report he compares today's happenings to years past and much more. KAXE-KBXE Northern Community Radio

Phenology is the rhythmic biological nature of events as they relate to climate. Phenology Talkbacks are an opportunity for us to hear what you are noticing outside. Hill City students report a dead racoon, a skunk, trumpeter swans and more! Kids at Pike Lake Elementary are finishing up their sugarbush season and sneaking some sap sips as they do it! Near Duluth, kids heard an owl and saw caterpillars and a red fox. Students in Northfield noted the first vultures of the season and the first

Today on Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo we learn the to say “it’s a good night for northern lights. Waawaate is the Ojibwe word for northern lights. More Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo on FaceBook.

This week on Minnesota Music notes Brett Carter features The Cactus Blossoms with brothers Page Burkum and Jack Torrey from the Twin Cities. Their music is a mix of vintage country and early rock-and-roll, marked by tight harmonies and simple instrumentation. For their first concert in a year, The Cactus Blossoms will headline a show on Saturday, March 27th at 8:00 at First Avenue for a limited audience following current state guidelines, and a live-streaming audience who might experience their

...they wanted to do something to keep the acting company involved and also to let our patrons know that we're still around and thinking of them and trying to connect. And then we did some brainstorming. Michaela and I ... we kind of came up with some basic ideas for the group to take and run with, and they said, you know, that's a good idea! Go right ahead! And we have just taken over the producer duties. - Val Conner Covid shuttered venues across the land over the past year. The Edge Center

...art creates kind of a higher level thinker. It's tied to that scientific brain. It's been shown to relieve stress and help people with mental health and...there are so many ways to tie it into policy and to ingrain it into what we're doing as a city. I'm really excited about what we can do going forward. - Emelie Rivera, Bemidji City Council A recent study by Creative MN indicates that in 2019 arts and culture related activities brought more than $8M to the city of Bemidji. Bemidji City

Strong Women facilitator Laura Connelly joins Heidi Holtan to discuss the recent women’s focus group they held to ask women how they are holding up during this past year. With the pandemic, the political divide and racial inequities, women ended up with more responsibilities then they had before. They gathered via Zoom to talk about their challenges with additional work in caregiving, home schooling and trying to understand all the things they have had to deal with in 2020. Laura and Heidi

Lauren Nickish is a retired music educator, an actress and a playwright. She joins Heidi Holtan and John Bauer on the Friday Morning Show to talk about this year’s inductees into the Legendary Women of Brainerd Public Schools hall of fame. Each year a committee of women induct legendary women into the archives of legendary women of Brainerd public schools. Lauren talks about the nine women chosen by the committee this year, some of their accomplishments and what impact it has on young students

It's your opportunity to ask questions about Minnesota’s response and plans during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by News and Public Affairs Director Heidi Holtan. This week we heard questions about vaccinations, the relaxing of restrictions and more! If you didn’t get a chance to send or call in your question this week email [email protected] or call 612-562-9895.

Last year was phenomenal. We had 960 gallons of sap and then that of course boiled down to 20+ gallons of syrup. I don't know what to expect this year... The frost isn't out of the ground yet, but we've already started boiling. It could be really big or it could...It could be one and done, one big run and then they shut down and and you have to stop collecting sap. - Mur Gilman In this sugarbush check-in, Mur Gilman joins the morning show. Click the arrow to learn how this year is going for her,