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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From Feb. 16th, this includes John Latimer's Phenology Show and Talkbacks, wildlife biologist Bill Berg on winter predators and DNR non-game wildli...

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 59:37
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Josh Collins, son of the late Podipto founder John Collins, shares stories and unreleased recordings of Podipto

  • Added: Feb 16, 2010
  • Length: 24:02
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We cling to what we know, even things we'd rather let go of...

  • Added: Feb 16, 2010
  • Length: 02:15
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Getting married at a young age is often considered "bad practice," but our commentator Aaron Brown is an unusual case...

  • Added: Feb 16, 2010
  • Length: 03:49
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Guido and Heidi read quotes from people who are single, and want to change it...

  • Added: Feb 15, 2010
  • Length: 07:30
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Best-selling author Adriana Trigiani about her latest novel "Brava Valentine" and also about her family's history on the Iron Range of Minnesota.

  • Added: Feb 11, 2010
  • Length: 16:48
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It's Black History Month, and many Minnesotans assume African Americans didn't play a large roll in in MN History...WRONG! Barry Babcock, a local h...

Bought by KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, KFAI Minneapolis, and WTIP


  • Added: Feb 10, 2010
  • Length: 12:02
  • Purchases: 3