KAXE staff and hosts give ideas for holiday gifts inspired by KAXE and nature.

KAXE received new matching funds for Give to the Max Day from the McKnight Foundation, meaning every dollar you give can have quadruple the impact.

Community support helps unlock national and local matching dollars for local news as part of INN's NewsMatch program.

Oct. 29 is Public Radio Music Day. This year's theme is "Live, local, essential," to highlight the vital role stations like KAXE play in communities across America.

We love our members! Tune in for Member Appreciation Week, Oct. 27-Nov. 1, 2025, and join us at some fun events.

KAXE's "Ham Radio" host, cookbook author and James Beard award-winning Amy Thielen weighs in on sloppy Joes, fall harvests and recipes in Northern Minnesota.

KAXE was chosen to receive more than $17,000 in community support, recognizing its role as Northern Minnesota’s independent, people-powered public radio station.

KAXE was the first rural public community licensee in the U.S. in 1976. When Congress rescinded federal funding, supporters gave over $170,000 to keep us on the air. Times are still tough, but people-powered radio marches boldly forward.

The people were amazing, the weather was questionable and the music was incredible. Here's a look back at Grand Rapids Riverfest 2025 through the lens.

From hearing Woody Guthrie on the air in 1976 to leading KAXE through crises, Maggie Montgomery reflects on the station’s resilience and the urgent fight to keep community radio alive after federal funding cuts.