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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51 Pieces

Host Jim Gallagher covers canoe culture, people, adventurers, and crafters in Minnesota. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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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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302 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.


Latest Pieces

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We're on the road this week on Stay Human. Friends and neighbors hit the highways and byways, across the Yukon, along the Natchez Trace -- road-tr...

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  • Added: Aug 29, 2023
  • Length: 59:49
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We’re surfing the gravitational waves this week on Stay Human, because gravity is nothing to be down about. Maggie Montgomery and Marsh Muirhead g...

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Tune in for Stay Human, this week with stories from friends and neighbors about finding the right tool for the job. Leah Lemm goes camping, Caroly...

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  • Added: Aug 29, 2023
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Tune in to Stay Human, for stories from friends and neighbors. On our next show, it’s all hands on deck for adventure on the high seas. Jim Galla...

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  • Added: Aug 29, 2023
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Minnesota artist Kashimana, and highlighting other Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, ...

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  • Added: Aug 01, 2023
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring two interviews, one with The Cactus Blossoms and the second with Sophia Spiegal & Adam Tucker of Dilly Dally Alley...

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Centerstage Minnesota featuring a live in studio performance and interview with The Mighty Trains Band. Highlighting other Minnesota artists in a...

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  • Added: Aug 01, 2023
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Minnesota artist Christy Merry and a live in studio performance and interview with Ross Thorn and...

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  • Added: Aug 01, 2023
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Fiery speeches drowned out the honks of passing motorists as hundreds of striking UPM Blandin workers and supporters gathered for a rally Friday, J...

  • Added: Jul 31, 2023
  • Length: 16:33
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The 2023 Minnesota Legislature passed three election-related bills signed into law by Gov. Tim Walz. Secretary of State Steve Simon joined the "KAX...

  • Added: Jul 31, 2023
  • Length: 18:38