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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7 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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781 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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Tune in for stories from friends and neighbors on Stay Human, our weekly mix of words and music. This week, Carolyn King completes her list, Jess ...

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  • Added: Jan 09, 2024
  • Length: 59:35
  • Purchases: 1
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A follow-up to his 2017 memoir “Deep Woods, Wild Waters,” Douglas Woods shares more of experiences in the natural world in “A Wild Path.”

  • Added: Jan 03, 2024
  • Length: 10:48
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New books from authors Karen Berger, Candace Fleming, and Ellen Oh are among the latest books recommended by Grand Rapids Area Library children’s l...

  • Added: Jan 02, 2024
  • Length: 10:19
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We’re turning the page to 2024 on Stay Human. Tune in New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day for stories from friends and neighbors. Carol Hepakoski tel...

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  • Added: Jan 02, 2024
  • Length: 59:44
  • Purchases: 1
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Historian Cecelia McKeig joins "Area Voices" to discuss her lates "BERMIDJI" book and the future of photo preservation.

  • Added: Dec 20, 2023
  • Length: 12:36
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Cindy Kolling joined "Area Voices" to discuss her two latest exhibits and why art is important in everyone's life.

  • Added: Dec 20, 2023
  • Length: 12:03
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Minnesota musician Mike Kota about her new EP, "Turning A Corner" and highlighting Minnesota arti...

Bought by WGZS


  • Added: Dec 20, 2023
  • Length: 01:46:43
  • Purchases: 1
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We’re watching the stars this week on Stay Human, making the most of the longest nights of the year. We’ll celebrate the solstice in story, song a...

Bought by KICI Iowa City and WTIP


  • Added: Dec 20, 2023
  • Length: 59:44
  • Purchases: 2
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Photographer Travis Novitsky and astrophysicist Annette S. Lee collaborate on a book celebrating the science of and our connections to the northern...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2023
  • Length: 12:00
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Minnesota musician Mae Simpson about her debut album "Chandelier & Bloom" and highlighting Minnes...

Bought by WGZS


  • Added: Dec 12, 2023
  • Length: 01:46:55
  • Purchases: 1