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The Valentine’s Day Iron Range Barn Dance united a crowd of all ages and skill levels for an evening of community dancing in Bovey.

A single text quickly became a community-powered benefit concert in support of Save the Boundary Waters, a nonprofit aiming to protect the area from copper-nickel mining.

Hundreds of service workers picketed on campuses across the state last week. The two sides jointly announced the agreement late Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

"Hard Headed Woman" by Margo Price is KAXE's Album of the Week for Sept. 1-7, 2025.

From pre- and post-parties to art exhibits, new stores and more, here is your guide for Riverfest weekend. Sept. 5-7, 2025, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

Sparhawk, of the band Low, will open Grand Rapids Riverfest on Sept. 6, 2025. He talked about making deeply personal music with TbT, longtime friends and fellow Minnesotans.

The Canadian singer-songwriter talks about his Dan Auerbach collaboration and fondness for "Canadian-sounding Minnesotans" ahead of Grand Rapids Riverfest.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features The Cactus Blossoms and Boxcar, Ditty Wish Band, Caleigh, Scott Jasmin, The Brothers Burn Mountain and MorningBird.

Longtime collaborators Molly Maher and Erik Koskinen stopped by KAXE after their Kick it With KAXE set to talk about band chemistry, supporting women in music and a beloved concert series.

KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Stella Standingbear, Annie Humphrey, Thomas X, GB Leighton and The Jorgensons, the Virginia Sisters, Between Howls and more.