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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Laura Erickson’s "For the Birds" is heard on public and community radio stations throughout the Midwest, including KAXE. She’s written over 13 book...

  • Added: May 23, 2023
  • Length: 29:52
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Morning Show co-hosts Heidi Holtan and Kari Hedlund reflected on the saga of the stolen slippers the day the U.S. Justice Department announced the ...

  • Added: May 23, 2023
  • Length: 32:20
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Locally sourced plant sales across Northern Minnesota offer an opportunity for seasoned and new green thumbs to connect with other gardeners, share...

  • Added: May 18, 2023
  • Length: 10:47
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including, Feeding Leroy, Sarah St...

Bought by WGZS


  • Added: May 17, 2023
  • Length: 01:44:43
  • Purchases: 1
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Mary Casanova is an award-winning author of over 40 books, many set where she lives, on the border of Minnesota and Canada. From her Dog Watch chap...

  • Added: May 17, 2023
  • Length: 22:11
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Welcome Fishermen! This week on Stay Human, we’ll have stories from out on the lakes, rivers and streams, to celebrate the opening of fishing seas...

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: May 16, 2023
  • Length: 59:49
  • Purchases: 1
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Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith supported the Fire Grants and Safety Act to extend federal funding to support rural emergency and fire personnel. Smith j...

  • Added: May 15, 2023
  • Length: 14:44
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Minnesota writer Timothy Cochrane's new book, Making the Carry: The Lives of John and Tchi-Ki-Wis Linklater, tells us the story of a Métis man and ...

  • Added: May 15, 2023
  • Length: 12:26
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A longtime member of the Cuyuna Rock, Gem, and Mineral Club, which organizes the yearly mineral and gem show in Brainerd, Ed Opatz joined Area Voic...

  • Added: May 15, 2023
  • Length: 11:31
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A prolific writer, Schlichting’s White House Dollhouse mystery series highlights first ladies of the United States. She also writes children’s book...

  • Added: May 15, 2023
  • Length: 17:27