Give to the Max Day is Minnesota’s annual day of giving that lifts up nonprofits all across the state. It is a chance for listeners and neighbors to come together and support the local organizations that matter most.
KAXE has always had a commitment to supporting nonprofits in Northern Minnesota — we hope you are able to donate to many worthy causes on this important day.
We are already in the middle of our NewsMatch End of Year Campaign, and we are so grateful for everyone who has donated so far. Your early gifts have helped us unlock national matching funds and keep our local news and storytelling going strong.
For Give to the Max Day, we are excited to share the McKnight Foundation has contributed $9,000 in matching funds. That is on top of more than $35,000 in NewsMatch and Community Match support already on the table. This means your gift up to $1,000 will now be matched 4-to-1 while matching funds remain.
“Community support is what makes the work we do possible,” said Sarah Bignall, CEO and general manager of KAXE. “Every donation is an investment in local news, in trusted information and in the stories that connect Northern Minnesota.”
Gifts made during Give to the Max Day and the NewsMatch campaign support our growing newsroom and coverage of key issues like school referendums, local library funding and local sports.
Help us out today, donate at kaxe.org/donate!
Thank you for keeping people-powered radio strong.
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Maria Hileman/KAXEKAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Rangers, Saltydog, Weary Ramblers, and Caige Jambor. -
Contributed/United Way of Bemidji AreaThe United Way of Bemidji Area is coordinating toy drives to serve low-income families in Beltrami, Clearwater and Hubbard counties. -
Contributed/Kent EsteyWhite Earth Nation artist Kent Estey talks about the challenges artists face in making a business out of their art, his art history and his inspiration. -
Contributed/Becker County Sheriff's OfficeA 911 caller reported the incident the evening of Nov. 18, 2025, near Snellman. No injuries were reported, but law enforcement is asking for help identifying a suspect. -
Kari Hedlund/KAXEMaygen Lacey and Noah Newman talked about their bold, years-long creative odyssey behind "The Americana Dream," the album’s adventurous spirit, and they debuted live versions of the new songs. -
Contributed/Chad KaddatzDuring the week of Nov. 18, 2025, we enjoy reports of new ice, Northern Lights, and a close-up look at a shrike's (in)digestion. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds. -
During the Phenology Report for the week of Nov. 18, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer explains where to find green (and red) in winter and fields reports of foxes and otters. -
Scott Rodgerson/UnsplashThe deputy, also identified in the report, fired his department-issued weapon. He has three years of experience in law enforcement. -
Contributed/Pixabay via PexelsGrand Itasca and several partners are putting on the event at the YMCA, which includes breast health education, bone density screening and memory assessment. -
Plus: Itasca County Habitat for Humanity builds net-zero energy efficient homes; and Bemidji City Council member Audrey Thayer will serve on the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities board.
