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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We talk with Steve Kaul of the Brass Kings on fellow musicians, touring, and writing music.

  • Added: Jul 14, 2010
  • Length: 14:45
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This includes John Latimer's Phenology Report and Talk Backs. Plus A Talk on the Wild Side with Harry Hutchinson, the monthly update with Eli Sagor...

  • Added: Jul 14, 2010
  • Length: 57:11
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John Latimer shares his observations of the change of nature in our lives.

  • Added: Jul 14, 2010
  • Length: 15:11
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We talk with Director John Schroeder about this year's Mississippi Melodie Showboat.

  • Added: Jul 09, 2010
  • Length: 07:04
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We talk with Bemidji Art Beaver artist Deborah Davis on the controversy surrounding her beaver, Gaea.

  • Added: Jul 09, 2010
  • Length: 10:27
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Maddi Frick interviews Alison Scott, a singer songwriter from Minneapolis – they’ll be debuting music from Alison’s forthcoming release.

  • Added: Jul 09, 2010
  • Length: 22:03
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This week on Centerstage MN Maddi Frick interviews Alison Scott, a singer songwriter from Minneapolis – they’ll be debuting music from Alison’s for...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 09, 2010
  • Length: 57:17
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Centerstage MN we're joined by the very talented Mayda for a live concert. From Minneapolis, Mayda is very talented singer/songwriter....

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis, mnartists.org, KSRQ, and KMSU


  • Added: Jul 09, 2010
  • Length: 52:27
  • Purchases: 4
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We wake John Bauer up from his vacation on the West Coast before 6:00am his time.

  • Added: Jul 09, 2010
  • Length: 08:33
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Conversation with our early bird fishing guide Jeff Sundin. July 8th, 2010.

  • Added: Jul 08, 2010
  • Length: 12:53