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"Season Watch" is a KAXE podcast for the curious, filled with the delights of nature in Northern Minnesota. Hosts are Charlie Mitchell, Heidi Holtan, John Latimer and a rotating cast of characters, often featuring voices of young nature observers from around the state. From owl calls to sleeping bears and freezing frogs, we want hear from you! Record a message and send us what you are seeing in nature!
Florence Shaw and company take their distinctive blend of spoken word observations and post-punk grooves to new realms on their career best third album. From the pastoral folk of the anxious “Let Me Grow and You’ll See the Fruit” to the charming and even hopeful indie-pop of “Joy,” instrumentalists Tom Dowse, Lewis Maynard and Nick Buxton never fail to find the perfect setting for whatever direction Shaw’s inner diary leads.
When our neighbors are in need of food, organizations and volunteers across Northern Minnesota step up. Food shelves, community meals and soup kitchens aim to the fill the gaps.
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Public access to trail to close to allow sled dogs to haul materials
The Eagle Mountain trail in the Superior National Forest will be closed to the public for two weeks in January 2026 for the safety of the dogs and Forest Service personnel.
Cheaper by the dozen: Northern MN egg co-op gives neighbors better options
The chickens are raised through rotational grazing, limiting harmful elements from reaching local waterways. The co-op is small and there's a waiting list, and Johnson said she likes it that way.
State utilities commission approves solar project in Itasca County
Permit conditions require a detailed plan to address visual impacts to neighboring properties, and engagement with the Leech Lake Band on economic and workforce development opportunities.
Bounce, bounce, slide: Otters leave tracks in waterside snow
During the Phenology Report for the week of Jan. 13, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on mid-winter trees, otter slides, and a rabbit killed by an owl.
What's for Breakfast: Eveleth man enjoys soft-boiled eggs and trips to Norway
Every Friday morning, we get to know one of our members on "What's for Breakfast." Last week, we talked with Jim Aune from Eveleth.
Mesabi Metallics has strong showing at meeting on environmental permits
Over 250 people attended the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's public meeting. Permits could be issued as soon as April, with the mine aiming to open in June.
Tensions flare after another ICE shooting in Minneapolis; Enbridge, DNR reach agreement on Line 3 enforcement
Plus: Hundreds turn out for Mesabi Metallics environmental permits meeting.
Events Up North Jan. 19-25: History talk in Hoyt Lakes, Ski-Palooza in Bemidji
Events this week include the Winter Rendezvous at Deep Portage Learning Center near Hackensack and a series of bird talks at Sax-Zim Bog near Meadowlands.
Local legislators preview upcoming session for GR business leaders
Four Republican legislators recapped last year's session and previewed the coming months at the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce's Lunch with Legislators on Jan. 8, 2026.
Local musician Charley Wagner stops by KAXE ahead of Northern MN book tour
The Longville artist's Finding Home Winter Tour will go across Northern Minnesota throughout January 2026.
Season Watch Pod: From the window, watch 'em all
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!
Aitkin to take another stab at school referendum; Itasca legislators preview session at GR event
Plus: Bemidji Mayor Jorge Prince wins national disaster leadership award.
With The Setlist, KAXE's Music Team curates the best live music to catch each week across Northern Minnesota and beyond.
During the Phenology Report for the week of Jan. 6, 2026, Staff Phenologist John Latimer remarks on the ferocity of muskrats and the big brains of winter chickadees.
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