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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 When Congress rescinded federal funding, supporters gave over $170,000 to keep us on the air.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.

Jennifer Bevis is the senior rural advocacy manager at the Blandin Foundation and sat down for the Q&A session with The Daily Yonder, a nonprofit rural news organization.

The program focuses on various groups, including those in foster care, those who are unhoused, American Indian youths, teens who live in rural areas, are from communities of color and/or LGBTQ+.

The Republicans and DFLers hosted precinct caucus meetings across the region on Feb. 3, 2026.

The budget crunch in Thief River Falls underscores the challenges facing districts throughout greater Minnesota: They need increasingly skeptical, aging residents to vote for higher taxes in an era of rising attacks on public schooling in the national media.

Recreational marijuana sold in Minnesota must also be grown in the state, and licenses for cannabis cultivation are expected to be issued this fall. Local officials are trying to nail down how they'll handle the new business.

The two are no closer to an agreement as budget deadlines creep closer. The city asked for a more equitable funding arrangement for the Grand Rapids Area Library two months ago.

With an expanding board of directors, Paul Bunyan Playhouse president Erik Bergsven shares some of the efforts underway to keep the Historic Chief Theater a downtown mainstay.

The new details came to light after the Star Tribune reported on parts of the affidavits about serial domestic violence that led to Rep. Jeff Dotseth's 2008 arrest.

Staff Phenologist John Latimer shares his holiday greetings in December 2024.

Leaked drafts of one compact show tribal enterprises could open stores off reservation under tribal regulation and would give tribes broad access to other cannabis businesses.

Second Harvest hosted a meeting to discuss its recent operational changes. Before that, another group gathered informally to talk about how to feed the community.

More than 13,000 to be impacted in the 8th Congressional District.

Uncertainty around SNAP benefits has brought a lot of attention to food insecurity. Nonprofits have to figure out how to meet growing needs, now and into the future.

Mike Lindell enters a crowded field of GOP candidates who believe they’re best able to beat Gov. Tim Walz, who is running for a third term next year.

An upcoming "Starry Trek" event enlists citizen scientists to search for the invasive macroalgae, which creates dense mats and is confirmed in 30 Minnesota water bodies.

Known as Worlds, the robotics competition in Houston will have 600 teams, including those from Pequot Lakes, Northeast Range/Ely and Warroad.

A recent study highlighted the economic impact of ATV riders in northeastern Minnesota. The information comes in the second light-snow winter in a row.

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.

Trampled By Turtles frontman Dave Simonett explores milestone performances and a renewed burst of songwriting on "Headwaters," before his solo show at The Reif Center.