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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From Feb. 23rd, this hour includes John Latimer's Phenology Show and Talkbacks, plus DNR Botanist Chel Anderson on Snow Fleas and Owls (from WTIP, ...

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 53:12
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Is a surprise party a good idea? Guido asks, "What if...?"

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 03:12
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Scott Muskin and his MN Book Award nominated novel "The Annunciations of Hank Meyerson, Mama's Boy and Scholar."

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 20:03
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MN author Nicole Johns about her memoir about going to rehab for an eating disorder called "Purge: Rehab Diaries."

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 19:29
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We talk with Mark about his love of music beyond bluegrass

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 12:24
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Following your dreams and embracing your passion is something all of us should do - whether you wish you could build your own home or learn to play...

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 24:02
  • Purchases: 1
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From Feb. 16th, John's report on the change of nature in our lives.

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 12:07
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Each of Aaron's three sons has his own way of having fun...

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 02:39
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Guido talked about ways he "gets away" during the winter - one way is North, one way is South... That and Syracuse Basketball.

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 05:25

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 02:29