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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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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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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Today David Bowie calls in and learns to say “hot tea” in Ojibwe.

  • Added: Jun 14, 2023
  • Length: :58
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This podcast features a song written and performed by Michael Lyons and Natasha. Will I Ever See You Again.

  • Added: Jun 14, 2023
  • Length: 01:00
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A free live concert at The Historic Chief Theater in Bemidji on March 24, 2023 featuring Wild Horses.

  • Added: Jun 14, 2023
  • Length: 58:56
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Minnesota writer and motivational speaker Shelly Breen is the author of the "Shelly Bean, the Sports Queen" series and will be a keynote speaker at...

  • Added: Jun 14, 2023
  • Length: 11:59
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Watermark Art Center in Bemidji hosts textile artist Blair Treuer’s collection "Becoming: The Transition from Childhood to Womanhood," an exhibit t...

  • Added: Jun 12, 2023
  • Length: 15:05
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This week on Stay Human, adventures drumming around the world, with Robin Anders. The long-time percussionist for Boiled in Lead reports from his ...

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Jun 12, 2023
  • Length: 59:39
  • Purchases: 1
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A live concert at The Historic Chief Theater in Bemidji on April 13, 2023 featuring Keep for Cheap.

  • Added: Jun 09, 2023
  • Length: 01:04:37
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An interview with Davina Lozier from Davina and the Vagabonds about the upcoming live concert at The Historic Chief Theater in Bemidji on February ...

  • Added: Jun 07, 2023
  • Length: 13:43
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A live concert at The Historic Chief Theater in Bemidji on January 13, 2023 featuring Thomas X.

  • Added: Jun 07, 2023
  • Length: 58:58
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A broken-up couple has to fake being back together in Emily Henry's lastest novel "Happy Place," but first, we get to know a little more about "Wha...

  • Added: Jun 07, 2023
  • Length: 26:54