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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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