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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10 Pieces

Local independent producer David McDonald recently returned to Grand Rapids, Minnesota after serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco from 2012 to 2014. During his service, he interviewed over 40 fellow Peace Corps Volunteers as well as recorded a fascinating variety of audio from all over Morocco.

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252 Pieces

Radio essays recorded in the writer's own voice. As of July 1, 2015, Acoustic Stories will continue as Arts Review.

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1 Piece

Each week host Bobbie Kleffman talks with people who have a passion for horses.

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6 Pieces

A live style and fashion show produced by and including Anishinaabe and BIPOC designers and models and radio interviews with artists who participated.

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779 Pieces

Area Voices explores the arts, culture, and history of Northern Minnesota. Through in-depth interviews, hosts of Northern Community Radio's Morning Show connect listeners to the area's unique cultural heritage and the experience of life in northern Minnesota. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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41 Pieces

Reviews from a wide variety of arts venues and events around Minnesota.

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61 Pieces

Radio essays recorded in the writer's own voice about topics related to Minnesota arts culture and history. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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5 Pieces

The annual Bemijigamaag Powwow brings together natives and non-natives to celebrate the tradition of the powwow and community. Presented by Ampers and supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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40 Pieces

Between You & Me Podcast will produce and create content relevant to the daily life and culture of Northern Minnesota. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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148 Pieces

Between You and Me is our weekly get together, a mix of music and conversation. Including commentaries from regular contributors like Aaron Brown, Guido and The Last Word


Latest Pieces

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TigerLion Arts, a professional theater group based in Minneapolis will bring Nature: A Walking Play to both Puposky and Ely this month. The produc...

  • Added: Aug 15, 2019
  • Length: 17:00
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Peacemaker Resources of Bemidji offers tools for building peace that lead to respectful relationships and healthier individuals families and commun...

  • Added: Aug 14, 2019
  • Length: 10:52
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We check in with Betty Firth from the Ely Folk School every First Friday to find out what will be happening during the month. From Chaga mushroom ...

  • Added: Aug 14, 2019
  • Length: 08:34
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Every First Friday we discover what's going on in the arts scene around nothern Minnesota. Today we spoke with Katie Marshall from the MacRostie ...

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Aug 14, 2019
  • Length: 22:16
  • Purchases: 1
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The Headwaters Regional Development Commission(HRDC) serves Beltrami, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen and Clearwater counties in northern Minn...

  • Added: Aug 14, 2019
  • Length: 16:52
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On this segment of Paddle Minnesota, we’re getting back to the origins of paddle craft in North America. Producer Jim Gallagher talks with traditi...

  • Added: Aug 14, 2019
  • Length: 10:26
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Centerstage Minnesota features Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music.

Bought by Morton College Radio


  • Added: Aug 13, 2019
  • Length: 01:43:29
  • Purchases: 1
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Centerstage Minnesota features Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music.

  • Added: Aug 06, 2019
  • Length: 01:56:56
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Broken down van or brand new Tesla, summertime fun includes the road trip. On Stay Human, Terry O'Brien hitches a ride to the Twin Cities, Mike Ell...

Bought by WHFR


  • Added: Aug 05, 2019
  • Length: 59:08
  • Purchases: 1
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Centerstage Minnesota features Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music.

  • Added: Jul 31, 2019
  • Length: 01:56:20