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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Heidi visits the Crow Wing Food Co-Op, a thriving business during the economic turn-down.

  • Added: Jul 01, 2010
  • Length: 08:21
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Discussed in this piece are an Arctic map made partially of Arctic muskox fur, a venison-keeper made with materials from deer, and many more pieces...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and mnartists.org


  • Added: Jul 01, 2010
  • Length: 06:12
  • Purchases: 2
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An interview with Jenny Graupmann, originally from Grand Rapids, about her vocal ensemble Lake Effect. Operating out of Duluth, their new CD is cal...

Bought by KMSU


  • Added: Jul 01, 2010
  • Length: 17:27
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Centerstage MN we’ll be talking with Jenny Graupmann, originally from Grand Rapids, about her vocal ensemble Lake Effect. Operating ou...

Bought by WTIP, KMSU, and KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 01, 2010
  • Length: 57:44
  • Purchases: 3
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John Latimer shares his observations of the change of nature in our lives.

  • Added: Jun 30, 2010
  • Length: 15:25
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This includes John Latimer's Phenology Report and Talk Backs. Plus A Talk on the Wild Side with Bill Berg on climate change up north.

  • Added: Jun 30, 2010
  • Length: 55:51
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We talked with Onzaam O Onzaam, an online persona in northern MN working as a voice of Native People and building connections for the spread of Nat...

Bought by KSRQ, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, WGDR, and KVSC


  • Added: Jun 28, 2010
  • Length: 09:53
  • Purchases: 4
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We’re talking about the SIXTH SENSE or ESP; where you KNEW something would happen. We’ll also have a guest appearance by Rev Dave, a man who can t...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2010
  • Length: 01:56:15
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How much of the sixth sense is perception and how much is reality?

  • Added: Jun 28, 2010
  • Length: 04:59
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What would life be like without a sixth sense? Check out more in Aaron's blog www.minnesotabrown.com.

  • Added: Jun 28, 2010
  • Length: 03:45