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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The history of Hibbing High School with local historian Dan Bergen and photographer Larry Ryan.

Bought by KVSC and KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Jul 07, 2010
  • Length: 19:10
  • Purchases: 2
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John Latimer shares his observations of the change of nature in our lives.

  • Added: Jul 07, 2010
  • Length: 16:14
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This includes John Latimer's Phenology Report and Talk Backs. Plus A Talk on the Wild Side with John Weber and Gil Quaal on Anishinabe food.

  • Added: Jul 07, 2010
  • Length: 55:59
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The late Gil Quaal shares his knowledge on Anishinabe food.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Jul 07, 2010
  • Length: 04:53
  • Purchases: 1
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Do you have a method to your madness? Have you stopped mowing your lawn? Do the neighbors do it for you when you're gone? Was it one of your chores...

  • Added: Jul 06, 2010
  • Length: 01:53:37

  • Added: Jul 06, 2010
  • Length: 05:02
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Shaving a giant green face. Check out more in Aaron's blog www.minnesotabrown.com.

  • Added: Jul 06, 2010
  • Length: 03:25
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Paula Brandel talks local arts on The Morning Show with Heidi and John.

  • Added: Jul 02, 2010
  • Length: 09:37
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We talk with KAXE Member Elizabeth Akey, who had leftovers to die for; french toast stuffed with cream cheese and strawberries . . .

  • Added: Jul 02, 2010
  • Length: 10:15
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Conversation with our early bird fishing guide Jeff Sundin. July 1st, 2010

  • Added: Jul 01, 2010
  • Length: 16:42