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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This is the Up North Lookback, where we’re digging into the local news archives from 50 years ago — the year KAXE was born. It’s the week of May 18. -
MusicGet 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. -
This is the Up North Lookback, where we’re digging into the local news archives from 50 years ago — the year KAXE was born. It’s the week of May 11.
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MusicGet to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week we find out more from "On The River" host and volunteer DJ, Debra Rosholt! -
As KAXE celebrates 50 years of community radio, Heidi Holtan talks with John Barth and Kevin Anderson about the early years. -
This is the Up North Lookback, where we’re digging into the local news archives from 50 years ago — the year KAXE was born. It’s the week of May 4.
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MusicGet to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week we find out more from the longtime host of "Green Cheese" and "On The River" volunteer, Brandon Chase. -
MusicThe KAXE Music Team on new music from Friko, Joyann Parker, They Might Be Giants, Ana Tijoux, Swamp Dogg, and Rosali. Plus the Pick from '76 continues with Laura Nyro. -
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.
