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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Dr. Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University. Treuer is the author of “Ojibwe In Minnesota”, a new book published by the Min...

Bought by Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio and KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 12, 2010
  • Length: 02:51
  • Purchases: 2
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We talk with KAXE Member Tony Pierce from Grand Rapids - he had a wheat bagel with peanut butter and jelly, followed by coffee. He's working his wa...

  • Added: Apr 12, 2010
  • Length: 11:18
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Regular KAXE contributor Nathan Bergstedt reviews "How To Steal A Car" by MN author Pete Hautman

  • Added: Apr 12, 2010
  • Length: 02:32
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Deborah Adele is the author of the book "Yamas & the Niyamas - Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice"and the co-owner of YogaNorth in Duluth, MN

  • Added: Apr 12, 2010
  • Length: 17:16
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Wanda Hoyum, the Director of the Beltrami County Historical Society, talked about the history of Lake Julia Sanatorium.

  • Added: Apr 08, 2010
  • Length: 12:49
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Patty Feld, Director of the Edge Center for the Arts in Bigfork, on the Theater B production of The Year of Magical Thinking.

  • Added: Apr 08, 2010
  • Length: 11:03
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John Latimer shares his observations of the change of nature in our lives.

  • Added: Apr 08, 2010
  • Length: 12:34
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This includes John Latimer's Phenology Report and Talk Backs. Plus Forest Ecologist Harry Hutchins talks with John Latimer about landscaping for wi...

  • Added: Apr 08, 2010
  • Length: 01:00:09
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When I was told, "I'll be bringing a digital piano," to the session for Centerstage MN, I thought it was a fancy way to say "keyboard." Nope. I'll ...

  • Added: Apr 05, 2010
  • Length: 24:41
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The thing about living in a small town is doing errands takes a loooong time because you know everyone...

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 05, 2010
  • Length: 02:47
  • Purchases: 1