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.

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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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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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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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KAXE/KBXE's monthly journey to a chosen community or region in the listening area.

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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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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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A free outdoor concert held in downtown Bemidji.

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A free concert series at The Historic Chief Theater in Bemidji, Minnesota.

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Live concerts on KAXE


Latest Pieces

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The fourth annual Native Nations Fashion Night was a vibrant celebration of creativity and culture, showcasing the latest and most innovative works...

  • Added: May 02, 2024
  • Length: 16:36
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Sonja Larsen joined 'Area Voices' to talk about her upcoming nature printmaking demonstration at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji.

  • Added: May 01, 2024
  • Length: 08:53
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Minnesota musician Charlie Mcguire, and highlighting Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk...

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  • Added: Apr 29, 2024
  • Length: 01:48:42
  • Purchases: 1
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Tune in to Stay Human for stories from Bemidji storytellers – floods and grizzly bears, secrets and unlikely alliances, from some of the storytelle...

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  • Added: Apr 29, 2024
  • Length: 59:40
  • Purchases: 1
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KAXE's weekly list of concerts near you features Betafuse, Red Thread, Hobo Revival, The Mighty Trains Band, the Duluth Homegrown Music Festival an...

  • Added: Apr 26, 2024
  • Length: 02:10
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Red Lake Band member artist Sharon Nordrum, who also runs Ricky Tics Arts, joins Area Voices to discuss inspiration from dreams and what it means t...

  • Added: Apr 24, 2024
  • Length: 12:55
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New books from authors Nicola Davies, Kate DiCamillo and Anna Rose Johnson are among the latest books recommended by Tracy Kampa, children’s librar...

  • Added: Apr 24, 2024
  • Length: 10:30
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Haley Bonner Davina and ...

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  • Added: Apr 22, 2024
  • Length: 01:45:31
  • Purchases: 1
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This week Stay Human features stories of totality, and of total awe. We’ll have a visit with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, and hear from friends and ...

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  • Added: Apr 22, 2024
  • Length: 59:26
  • Purchases: 1
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In Bigfork, the New Director Workshop gave the community a chance to support local theater and become part of the team. The Edge Center for the Ar...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2024
  • Length: 13:37