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.

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10 Pieces

Local independent producer David McDonald recently returned to Grand Rapids, Minnesota after serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco from 2012 to 2014. During his service, he interviewed over 40 fellow Peace Corps Volunteers as well as recorded a fascinating variety of audio from all over Morocco.

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252 Pieces

Radio essays recorded in the writer's own voice. As of July 1, 2015, Acoustic Stories will continue as Arts Review.

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1 Piece

Each week host Bobbie Kleffman talks with people who have a passion for horses.

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8 Pieces

A live style and fashion show produced by and including Anishinaabe and BIPOC designers and models and radio interviews with artists who participated.

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790 Pieces

Area Voices explores the arts, culture, and history of Northern Minnesota. Through in-depth interviews, hosts of Northern Community Radio's Morning Show connect listeners to the area's unique cultural heritage and the experience of life in northern Minnesota. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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41 Pieces

Reviews from a wide variety of arts venues and events around Minnesota.

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61 Pieces

Radio essays recorded in the writer's own voice about topics related to Minnesota arts culture and history. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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5 Pieces

The annual Bemijigamaag Powwow brings together natives and non-natives to celebrate the tradition of the powwow and community. Presented by Ampers and supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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40 Pieces

Between You & Me Podcast will produce and create content relevant to the daily life and culture of Northern Minnesota. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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148 Pieces

Between You and Me is our weekly get together, a mix of music and conversation. Including commentaries from regular contributors like Aaron Brown, Guido and The Last Word


Latest Pieces

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Today, the Ojibwe word of the day is "Iskigamizige-giizis" – meaning boiling things down moon. Which is the time of year called April.

  • Added: Apr 21, 2023
  • Length: 01:00
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Today, the Ojibwe word of the day is Piano - "Madwewechigan". Natatsha plays songs on the piano and Nanaboozhoo sings along with her in Ojibwe.

  • Added: Apr 21, 2023
  • Length: 01:06
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“Wild Whimsy of the Northwoods,” Diamond Knispel’s series of paintings and writings, invites viewers into her lively interpretations of Northern Mi...

  • Added: Apr 21, 2023
  • Length: 12:07
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Lavender Kingbird was raised in a powwow family where beading, dancing and fashion were a way of life. An educator, designer, graduate of the Le Co...

  • Added: Apr 21, 2023
  • Length: 11:42
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The delightful chats are especially fun for Friday Morning Show hosts John Bauer and Heidi Holtan when some of KAXE's youngest listeners take part.

  • Added: Apr 21, 2023
  • Length: 25:59
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Minneapolis singer/songwriter Al Church and highlighting other Minnesota artists in an eclectic m...

Bought by WGZS


  • Added: Apr 19, 2023
  • Length: 01:51:08
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Stay Human, stories from friends and neighbors about what happens when you show up. We’ll hear about bringing the arts to life, showi...

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Apr 18, 2023
  • Length: 59:51
  • Purchases: 1
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Eight couples and other featured dancers will show off their talents Thursday, April 20, at the Northern Pacific Center in Brainerd as part of the ...

  • Added: Apr 18, 2023
  • Length: 21:10
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In an interview with KAXE Music Director Kari Hedlund, Sparhawk said it's a relief to be playing with a band without being its leader — particularl...

  • Added: Apr 18, 2023
  • Length: 35:42
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Strictly Mushrooms in Pine River is a Northern Minnesota business focused on mushrooms and mushroom products.

  • Added: Apr 18, 2023
  • Length: 15:57