Image art Marce Woods; overall graphic Heather Johnson
On April 23, 1976, 91.7 KAXE signed on the air for the first time, with a weekend of music and information drawn entirely from northern Minnesota. In 2026 we celebrate 50 years of broadcasting all year long!
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Contributed/Tom DanielGet to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week we find out more from "Backporch Harmony" host and volunteer, Tom Daniel. -
KAXE is headed into its next 50 years with full hearts and a lot of gratitude for our members and volunteers.
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This support from Bush Foundation will expand KAXE's reporting team, launch a community ambassador program, and strengthen regional partnerships to directly benefit local news coverage. -
The Great Northern Radio Show was created by Aaron Brown and ran on KAXE 2011-19. The live variety show visited towns in Northern Minnesota and highlighted the music, stories, history and specialness of our region. -
MusicGet to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week we find out more from our 2025 Volunteer of the Year — "On the River," "Jazz on America Ave." and "After Dark" host Dan Zorman, aka DJ Ironsides. -
MusicGet to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week, we find out more from "On the River" host and volunteer — and 2024 KAXE New Volunteer of the Year — Alyssa Roberts, who DJs under the name Alyssa Ellyn. -
The Eric Sevareid Awards are named for the North Dakota-born and University of Minnesota-educated journalist best known for his work as a correspondent for CBS Radio and Television. -
A lot has changed in five decades, but the important things are the same: KAXE is a bridge, a companion and a community. Help us raise $50,000 in our spring membership drive! -
MusicGet to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week we find out more from longtime On the River DJ and former Blue Monday host, Janet Florine. -
MusicGet to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week, we find out more from a volunteer since Day 1 — it's DJ, "Green Cheese" host and local music legend, Kristi Miller. -
KAXE kicks off its 50th birthday year with locally produced beers from Klockow Brewing in Grand Rapids, Bemidji Brewing in Bemidji and Jack Pine Brewery in Baxter. -
Abbey Mulcahy, Kendra Mobilia, Shay Scanlan and Eleanor Steffen are reporting on the Legislature. New this year, intern Karina Kafka is also producing photojournalism.
