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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10 Pieces

A series that documents stories told by people affected by the pandemic.

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113 Pieces

Realgoodwords : conversations with Minnesota writers that explore the stories and the inspiration behind them.

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296 Pieces

This program consists of guest essays from local writers and essayists, read by the writer. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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2 Pieces

A look into the personal histories, stories, and notable contributions of MN indigenous women. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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56 Pieces

A look into the impact of women leaders and women's leadership roles in Minnesota. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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12 Pieces

A lot was happening the summer of 1967. In this series, Producer Grant Frashier looks back at ten events of the summer of love and tells the history around it in 90 seconds.

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10 Pieces

The Arts in Northern MN

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852 Pieces

A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day.

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29 Pieces

The Great Northern Radio Show is a live stage production featuring musicians, storytellers, history, radio theater, and plenty of local flavor from the communities of Northern Minnesota.

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51 Pieces

Phenology is the rhythmic, biological nature of events as they relate to climate.


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...

Bought by WGZS


  • 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...

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • 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 ...

Bought by WGZS


  • 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 ...

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • 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