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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Gov. Tim Walz toured the municipal water plant Wednesday, June 7, while visiting with local elected officials and touting a laundry list of funding...

  • Added: Jul 25, 2023
  • Length: 22:21
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Springboard for the Arts hosted a gathering in June of 2023 in Fergus Falls addressing the intersections of rural, art, economics and land. Rural R...

  • Added: Jul 21, 2023
  • Length: 01:00:06
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Tammy Bobrowsky of KAXE/KBXE's "What We're Reading" talks about reading about writing and Ruta Sepetys’ new writing book, which encourages people t...

  • Added: Jul 17, 2023
  • Length: 17:37
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Brown first contributed to KAXE as part of the original iteration of "Between You & Me," a call-in variety show featuring essays and music.

  • Added: Jul 17, 2023
  • Length: 28:55
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Itasca Community College engineering students Cody Barstad and Michael Nordstrom talk with John Bauer about the large outdoor windmill art project ...

  • Added: Jun 30, 2023
  • Length: 11:22
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A live Bemidji community event featuring live music with Wild Horses, ber, Thomas X and International Reggae All Stars.

  • Added: Jun 29, 2023
  • Length: 02:00:46
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Shannon Gibney's "Sam and the Incredible African and American Food Fight" is a light-hearted story for everyone, but has a special message for dias...

  • Added: Jun 29, 2023
  • Length: 12:24
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An interview with John Bauer about his new project providing a large sculpture and outdoor art area for KAXE. He talks with Sarah Bignall about his...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2023
  • Length: 09:42
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Shaull recently began taking photos for the station as part of our efforts to expand our digital presence and present local news in new ways. On a ...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2023
  • Length: 26:53
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Itasca Community College engineering students Michael Nordstrom and Ethan Zimmerman are guests on the Morning Show. They join John Bauer and Sarah ...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2023
  • Length: 10:46