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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102 Pieces

Topical conversations about the history, present and future of Minnesota with our commentators Aaron Brown and Chuck Marohn. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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A creative performance event that will celebrate the legacy of MN artist Bob Dylan through words and music.

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6 Pieces

A series of radio segments about the physical/emotional/intellectual process of creating public art - tied to art in public space at KAXE’s studios - which will inspire and support local artists.

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1 Piece

Free concert with the Erik Koskinen band in Brainerd.

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A 2-day outdoor music festival held in downtown Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

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66 Pieces

KAXE/KBXE's monthly journey to a chosen community or region in the listening area.

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23 Pieces

On Live and Local, we hear performance and interviews from musicians who have swung by the KAXE/KBXE studios. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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5 Pieces

Live Event Series showcases the talents of Minnesota musicians. A local production of Northern Community Radio: KAXE - Grand Rapids and KBXE - Bemidji.

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4 Pieces

A free outdoor concert held in downtown Bemidji.

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13 Pieces

A free concert series at The Historic Chief Theater in Bemidji, Minnesota.


Latest Pieces

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On "Area Voices," we interviewed painter Tracy Miller to discuss her upcoming Holiday Open Studio event and her history with art.

  • Added: Nov 20, 2023
  • Length: 09:19
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Nooky Jones, Vicki Emers...

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  • Added: Nov 15, 2023
  • Length: 01:47:47
  • Purchases: 1
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Join us on Stay Human for stories from area veterans, in honor of Veterans Day. We’ll hear from DJ the DJ, Matthew Miltich, Annie Humphrey and mor...

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  • Added: Nov 14, 2023
  • Length: 59:49
  • Purchases: 1
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Bemidji Community Theater's production begins this weekend, and Paul Loxtercamp gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the play.

  • Added: Nov 09, 2023
  • Length: 08:20
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Minnesota musician Nate Sipe from Pert Near Sandstone, and highlighting Minnesota artists in an e...

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  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 01:51:27
  • Purchases: 1
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Mary Overlie joined "Area Voices" to discuss the new singer/songwriter series LoonBird Cafe, a seasonal showcase for Northern Minnesota musical tal...

  • Added: Nov 02, 2023
  • Length: 09:54
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It’s home repair made simple this week on Stay Human. Stories from fearless do-it-yourselfers, with helpful tips on how to, and how not to. Tune ...

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  • Added: Oct 31, 2023
  • Length: 59:29
  • Purchases: 1
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Minnesota musician Lucy Michelle her new solo album and highlighting Minnesota artists in an ecle...

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  • Added: Oct 31, 2023
  • Length: 01:51:46
  • Purchases: 1
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“Power & Light” marks novelist Will Weaver’s return to the themes of “Red Earth, White Earth” and “Sweet Land.”

  • Added: Oct 31, 2023
  • Length: 09:56
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Candy Christensen is the gallery instructor and manages public relations for the Hubbard County Developmental Achievement Center in Park Rapids. Th...

  • Added: Oct 26, 2023
  • Length: 08:25