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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KAXE's weekly live music spotlight features The 48 Hour Band Contest, Kelley Smith, Monroe Crossing and Mennesota Fest.

  • Added: Apr 17, 2024
  • Length: 02:10
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Fashion designer Delina White talks about this year’s Native Nations Fashion Night held on April 25, 2024 at Quincy Hall in Minneapolis. This year’...

  • Added: Apr 17, 2024
  • Length: 13:34
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Minnesota musician Kerry Alexander from Bad Bad Hats, and highlighting Minnesota artists in an ec...

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  • Added: Apr 15, 2024
  • Length: 01:50:51
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Stay Human, Stave Downing and Carol Hepokoski tell stories of their favorite records, we’ll tune in to The Voyager space probe’s golde...

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  • Added: Apr 15, 2024
  • Length: 59:12
  • Purchases: 1
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KAXE's weekly live music spotlight features Chris Holm, Dean MaGraw & Eric Peltoniemi, Corey Medina & Brothers, Project : Constellation and Forge N...

  • Added: Apr 10, 2024
  • Length: 02:10
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Charlie Parr, Bad Bad H...

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  • Added: Apr 08, 2024
  • Length: 01:51:13
  • Purchases: 1
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This week, Stay Human is going to the dogs, with stories from friends and neighbors about hunting dogs, herding dogs, tracking dogs and loving dogs...

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  • Added: Apr 08, 2024
  • Length: 59:49
  • Purchases: 1
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KAXE's weekly live music spotlight features The Clearwater Hot Club, Chastity Brown, Doug Wood, Little Bobby and Dan Rumsey.

  • Added: Apr 04, 2024
  • Length: 02:10
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Heartland Symphony Orchestra Musical Director Ryan Webber spends a lot of time on the road commuting from Bemidji to Brainerd for rehearsals. He’s ...

  • Added: Apr 03, 2024
  • Length: 13:50
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This week on Stay Human, it may seem like all hope is lost – stories of a kidnapping, a crime spree on the Illinois Tollway, an impossible car acci...

  • Added: Apr 02, 2024
  • Length: 59:52