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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1 Piece

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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When Guido thinks of Thanksgiving, he thinks of a time decades ago...

  • Added: Nov 16, 2010
  • Length: 04:26
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You haven't heard the full story of how Thanksgiving started in America until you've heard it from Aaron Brown. Did you know there weren't any Litt...

  • Added: Nov 16, 2010
  • Length: 02:27
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Michael shares his thoughts on houses

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Nov 16, 2010
  • Length: 02:34
  • Purchases: 1

  • Added: Nov 16, 2010
  • Length: 04:21

  • Added: Nov 16, 2010
  • Length: 02:43
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By Doug MacRostie. Lonnie Knight was there for the first digital recording. Yes, I'm serious. He was working as Staff Guitarist at Sound 80 when 3M...

  • Added: Nov 11, 2010
  • Length: 33:58
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By Doug MacRostie. Something about an emerging performer from a small town really appeals to me, and Katie Corning from Bagley is just starting to...

  • Added: Nov 03, 2010
  • Length: 31:52
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What does it take for a critically acclaimed mystery writer to make it to the New York Times bestseller list? MN writer William Kent Krueger thinks...

  • Added: Oct 29, 2010
  • Length: 21:31
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A secret society of swordsmen revealed their talents and charitable aspirations to their home community of Bemidji at the Swashbucklers' Guild Equi...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Oct 28, 2010
  • Length: 09:34
  • Purchases: 1
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Audio drama is alive and well in International Falls. Jeff Adams of Icebox Radio Theater talks about the troupe's history and its upcoming role in...

  • Added: Oct 28, 2010
  • Length: 11:12