Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota

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Northern Community Radio is an independent, nonprofit organization that operates a unique community-based public radio station, KAXE and KBXE. NCR serves most of north central, northeastern and northwestern Minnesota with a 100,000-watt signal originating in Grand Rapids at 91.7 FM and a 50,000-watt signal in Bemidji at 90.5 FM. Northern Community Radio also operates translators in Brainerd at 89.9 FM 

Northern Community Radio is a different kind of radio. When you tune in NCR you hear northern Minnesota...its people, environment, communities, attitude. These are the "stars" of NCR programs. NCR is a place where people gather to dance to good music or to find out about the flowers in the ditches and the birds at their feeders. It's a place to learn about the world, laugh, meet good neighbors, and share ideas.

Series

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10 Pieces

A series that documents stories told by people affected by the pandemic.

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113 Pieces

Realgoodwords : conversations with Minnesota writers that explore the stories and the inspiration behind them.

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300 Pieces

This program consists of guest essays from local writers and essayists, read by the writer. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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2 Pieces

A look into the personal histories, stories, and notable contributions of MN indigenous women. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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56 Pieces

A look into the impact of women leaders and women's leadership roles in Minnesota. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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12 Pieces

A lot was happening the summer of 1967. In this series, Producer Grant Frashier looks back at ten events of the summer of love and tells the history around it in 90 seconds.

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10 Pieces

The Arts in Northern MN

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852 Pieces

A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day.

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29 Pieces

The Great Northern Radio Show is a live stage production featuring musicians, storytellers, history, radio theater, and plenty of local flavor from the communities of Northern Minnesota.

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51 Pieces

Phenology is the rhythmic, biological nature of events as they relate to climate.


Latest Pieces

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On Father’s Day, Stay Human is exploring what it takes to be a real man. John Downing reflects on his years working in domestic violence programs,...

  • Added: Jun 17, 2024
  • Length: 59:42
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Known Only Locally, Cha...

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  • Added: Jun 17, 2024
  • Length: 01:50:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Sarah and Eric Sundeen join “Area Voices” to discuss the upcoming Bemidji High School Marching Band fundraising event “Meet the Band.”

  • Added: Jun 13, 2024
  • Length: 10:48
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KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features The 4onthefloor, Conga Se Menne, Sam Miltich and the Clearwater Hot Club and the 35th Annual Blueg...

  • Added: Jun 13, 2024
  • Length: 02:00
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Jed, Ariana and JJ from Wild Horses, along with Bill from Rapids Brewing Co. to talk about the Fe...

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  • Added: Jun 10, 2024
  • Length: 01:49:17
  • Purchases: 1
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This week, we’re celebrating the outdoor concert season on Stay Human, with reports from Bemidji, Park Rapids and Aitkin. We’ll also hear from som...

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  • Added: Jun 10, 2024
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 1
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KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Antonio Arce, Annie Humphrey & Jeremy Ylvisaker, Festival Rialto and Sonofmel.

  • Added: Jun 06, 2024
  • Length: 02:00
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Nameless Stories Art Exhibition Opening Night Celebration is 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 7, at the Wild Hare Bistro & Coffeehouse. The pieces in th...

  • Added: Jun 06, 2024
  • Length: 15:00
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Humbird, Prince, Davina ...

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  • Added: Jun 03, 2024
  • Length: 01:43:42
  • Purchases: 1
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Nemeth Art Center’s Executive Director Mark Weiler joins Area Voices to talk about the upcoming year at the Park Rapids center featuring a Youth Ar...

  • Added: May 29, 2024
  • Length: 13:12