We enjoyed a LIVE broadcast at the Minnesota State Fair on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. We invited you to stop by to visit with some of your favorite KAXE hosts and catch up on all the community news and fresh music!
Schedule & Location
9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Headwaters
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Minnesota Mixtape
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. LIVE broadcast from the booth, with hosts Jennifer Barr, Heidi Holtan, Kari Hedlund, and Malachy Koons
4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Special playlists from KAXE's Volunteer DJs
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. On The River
We were at the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations (AMPERS) booth in the Minnesota State Fair Education Building. (map)
Just Say No (to algorithms)
Our music has been handpicked since '76, with people-powered playlists that don't depend on an algorithm. Fairground visitors would have spotted us in our
"Just say no to algorithms" shirts celebrating that history. Now you can get your own KAXE sweatshirt, hat or mug with that design! Visit our online shop now to have KAXE gear delivered straight to your home.
Beyond The Voice
During our 50th year we're going Beyond The Voice to spotlight our volunteers and share their handpicked music playlists.
Volunteers provide almost seventy hours of programming a week on KAXE! Our community members are passionate about music and love sharing it with us. Dave Murphy will be at the booth on Friday, you can talk with him about what it is like to volunteer as a KAXE Board Member and on-air host.
You might have heard one of the playlists from these hosts at the booth, but the best part is you can enjoy their picks anytime, anywhere! Get to know them and enjoy a listen:
Your Favorite Lake
We brought our question of the week from our studios to the fairgrounds in the form of a map. Booth visitors put a pin in their favorite lake and shared some great stories. No matter where you are, you can tell us about your favorite lake! Text us at 218-326-1234, send us a voice message, or add a comment to the discussion on Facebook.
Support People-Powered Radio
Members make KAXE's "Handpicked Since '76" playlists, our news coverage, and our local community programming possible! Become a member to support our next 50 years.
