We the People Need You

It's the last day of our fundraiser and we need you to show your support right now. KAXE works to build community in Northern MN through radio broadcast, cultural events and interactive media. This is done by having real people come in and share their stories and passions. From the explosion of roller derby across the northland to the growing local food scene - we give a voice to local people.

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Our largest source of funding is listeners just like you who take the next step and pledge! We don't want more than you can afford; look at your budget and decide what you can contribute over the next year. Maybe that's $20/month, maybe it's a one time payment of $60, choose your own level and pledge within your means - do it now. 218-326-1234 / 800-662-5799 or online.

If you believe in access to local media, if you believe each and every one of us deserves to have our voice heard, if you believe that Northern MN is a place like no other, pledge now.  Thanks.

The Limns: If The Beatles and Bob Marley Had Kids

By Doug MacRostie

Tonight at 6 on a special Centerstage MN on 91.7 KAXE, we'll spend the full hour with The Limns!

When The Limns performed at the Blue Ox in Bemidji for KBXE's Spread the Love party, I sat down with them before the concert and recorded a conversation about their new album "Move Around Robots".

From Minneapolis, with strong ties to the Bemidji area (Zacc and Zeke of The Limns are younger brothers of Caleb from Bemidji's Uncle Shurley), The Limns are hard to classify..., a high energy rock band with influences of reggae, pop and funk. Or as Javon said during our conversation, "...if The Beatles and Bob Marley had kids".

With a couple EPs under their belt, their first full length album "Move Around Robots," is an excellent piece of work that not only shows a maturity and cohesiveness in the band, but also great ears for writing catchy tunes. It's a fun and insightful conversation - don't miss it!

Also, we recorded the performance! CSMN will start off with selections from The Limns scaled-down acoustic opening set, and after the interview we'll end with highlights from the full band rockin' the night away.

Each week CSMN showcases the talents of MN musicians, and there are a LOT of them. From emerging artists on the Iron Range to the biggest artists out of the Twin Cities, from something new and edgy out of Duluth to the most experimental music ever out of Bemidji, we cover the music scene in MN better than anyone.

Listener support makes it all possible. People just like you, who appreciate MN music, who appreciate local features and stories. People who take that next step from listening to becoming a member. It's quick, easy and painless - please pledge and tell 'em you LOVE Centertage MN :D

Centerstage MN is Thursday evenings at 6, streaming live online at www.KAXE.org; or 91.7 Grand Rapids, 89.9 Brainerd and 105.3 Bemidji and can be heard again Sunday mornings at 6. All interviews are archived at www.KAXE.org. Centerstage MN is also heard on KSRQ in Thief River Falls Saturday nights at 11 & Wednesdays at Noon, and on WTIP in Grand Marais Thursday afternoons at 4. Often featured on MNartists.org. 

We Believe in YOU

Yes, you. 'We the People' IS you.

For the We the People fundraiser, we're asking you to pledge your support for authentic local radio in Northern MN: 91.7 KAXE. We the People (aka you) need your help to form a more perfect community radio station.

Help spread the word by sharing this blog along with a list of what you believe!

I believe if you read the next paragraph, you will pledge your support:

I believe in MN, I believe in Northern MN, I believe in Effie, I believe in Shevlin, I believe in Northern Community Radio, I believe in KBXE, I believe in KAXE, I believe in people, I believe in volunteers, I believe in access to media, I believe in passion for music, I believe in variety, I believe in roller derby, I believe in polar plunges, I believe in saunas, I believe in community, I believe in local media, I believe in empowerment, I believe in MN musicians, I believe in MN writers, I believe in MN artists, I believe in sharing stories, I believe in coffee, I believe in longer days, I believe in supporting worthy causes, I believe in chopping wood, I believe in friends, I believe in family, I believe in voices, I believe in being heard, I believe in strength in numbers, I believe in teaching, I believe in learning, I believe in unabashed love for life, I believe in you. Support KAXE: 218-326-1234 / 800-662-5799 or pledge online.

Thanks,
Doug MacRostie
Northern Community Radio

Pledging to KAXE is Super Easy

It's the We the People fundraiser at KAXE - your chance to make independent local media possible in Northern MN.

It only takes a minute or two to pledge on the phone (unless, of course, you'd like to chat longer :D): 218-326-1234 / 800-662-5799. Pledging online is also quick and easy.

Decide what you can afford to contribute over the next year - whatever fits your budget. Maybe that's $10 a month, maybe it's $1 a day, maybe it's a one time payment of $50 - what works for you is perfect for us.

Please pledge now!

Listener support is our largest source of funding and is vital to the continued success of Northern Community Radio. It's people just like you who listen to KAXE and decide to take that next step and become a member. Don't delay, do it today!

We the People [the Video]

From loving to brag about cold weather to believing in the power of local, community radio, we the people of Northern Community Radio need you.

From $5 a month to $1 a day, pledge your support at whatever level you can afford and keep independent radio strong in Northern MN. What do you believe?

Pledge online at http://www.kaxe.org
Or call 800-662-5799 / 218-326-1234

Listener support is our single largest source of funding and it's people just like you that make it all possible. Thank you!