Volunteers

Get to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week, we find out more from "On the River" host and volunteer — and 2024 KAXE New Volunteer of the Year — Alyssa Roberts, who DJs under the name Alyssa Ellyn.

Get to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week we find out more from longtime On the River DJ and former Blue Monday host, Janet Florine.

Get to know the volunteers behind the mic on KAXE. This week, we find out more from a volunteer since Day 1 — it's DJ, "Green Cheese" host and local music legend, Kristi Miller.

Lutheran Social Service is looking for people ages 55 or older to serve as foster grandparents in area schools or as companions to older adults.

The Volunteer of the Year will be honored during United Way’s Community Celebration on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Timberlake Lodge in Grand Rapids.

While the Beltrami County Fair is officially open from Aug. 6-10, 2025, the behind-the-scenes work is well underway for the event, which can take months of planning.

United Way of 1000 Lakes, serving Itasca County, honored Anttila and other finalists at its Community Impact Celebration in May 2025.

Trainings are available for new on-air volunteers on June 3, 2025, at KAXE in Grand Rapids, and June 4, 2025, at KBXE in Bemidji.

Started in 2015, the award has a history of highlighting community members for their leadership and outstanding service in the Itasca County area.

The organization is partnering with Aitkin County Sobriety Court to help participants with transportation to and from treatments and meetings.