Area Voices

Series produced by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota

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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.

Area Voices explores the arts, culture, and history of Northern Minnesota. Through in-depth interviews, hosts of Northern Community Radio's Morning Show keep you up-to-date on the local arts scene, help you stay informed on cultural happenings, and transport you to Minnesota's storied past. Connecting listeners to the area's unique cultural heritage and the experience of life in Northern Minnesota. All in a week's work on Area Voices.

Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.


781 Pieces

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  • Added: Aug 03, 2016
  • Length: 12:09
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A conversation with Jenny Fitzer and Eileen Campbell about the Leech Lake Legacy group saving stray animals on regional reservations.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Aug 03, 2016
  • Length: 06:42
  • Purchases: 1
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Conversation about the unique sci-fi, large scale puppet play "Four Garys" written by Jeremiah T.S. Liend

  • Added: Aug 03, 2016
  • Length: 11:56
Caption: Wesley May, Credit: weselymayart.com
Wesley May creates public art that engages community and inspires positivity.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Aug 02, 2016
  • Length: 08:04
  • Purchases: 1
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Heidi Holtan and John Bauer talk with Jim Boerner from Remer, MN about his art heist screenplay.

  • Added: Jul 11, 2016
  • Length: 13:37
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People around the Bemidji area this summer will be treated to a new live music series, it’s called “Mississippi Music at the Bemidji Waterfront.” ...

  • Added: Jun 30, 2016
  • Length: 07:17
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We sit in on a taste test with local cheese makers and connoisseurs to learn about blue cheeses and sample delicious pairings. Includes Mackenzie L...

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Jun 29, 2016
  • Length: 11:12
  • Purchases: 1
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Bemidji’s Truth and Reconciliation group meets regularly to talk about race and to build relationships between our area’s Indigenous and non-Indige...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jun 29, 2016
  • Length: 05:54
  • Purchases: 1
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We hear from Scott Knudson, a documentary filmmaker from Bemidji. Scott has just completed work on a 2 hour documentary, “Resorts of the Northwoods...

  • Added: Jun 22, 2016
  • Length: 09:21
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The Bemidji Public Library is hosting its annual Book Festival later this week. There will be author readings and a memoir writing workshop and on ...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2016
  • Length: 06:17
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Next week, the Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference will hold its annual event. Writers from all over the country will be here for workshops, co...

  • Added: Jun 16, 2016
  • Length: 13:46
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How can Native Americans seek better health and wellness on reservations? Anton Treuer talks about decolonizing food in this next installment of A...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jun 15, 2016
  • Length: 08:31
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Red Lake Local Food Initiative, Credit: from Red Lake Local Food Initiative website
The Red Lake Local Food Initiative has broken the ground on some new community gardens. They’re hoping to encourage a healthy lifestyle through tra...

  • Added: Jun 15, 2016
  • Length: 09:28
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We talk with Jennifer Theisen, IT developer and analyst at Bemidji State University. She is the organizer of the Northern Minnesota Girls Who Code...

  • Added: Jun 14, 2016
  • Length: 07:29
Caption: Mark Munson, Credit: via the Crossing Arts Alliance webpage
Mark Munson, Brainerd musician, will have a Celebration of Life party Sunday, June 12th at the Arrowwood Lodge in Brainerd, from 2-6 pm. It’s open ...

  • Added: Jun 09, 2016
  • Length: 14:18
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The Loop the Lake Festival in Bemidji will be June 18th and will be filled with lots of family-fun events. We talk with Melinda Neville and Kurt Wa...

  • Added: Jun 08, 2016
  • Length: 11:01
Caption: #6 Obodashkwanishi by Dewewy Goodwin, Credit: via the Bemidji Sculpture Walk website
The Bemidji Sculpture Walk has been drawing people to downtown Bemidji since 1999, and this Saturday, June 11th, there will be an auction at the Ra...

  • Added: Jun 07, 2016
  • Length: 11:36
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A run-down on June First Friday art events in the Bemidji area.

  • Added: Jun 06, 2016
  • Length: 05:00
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We talk about June First Friday art events in the Ely area with Cade Thibodeaux, from the board of directors of the Ely Folk School.

  • Added: Jun 06, 2016
  • Length: 09:00
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We talk with Kathy Dodge, recipient of the Maddie Simons Arts Advocate Award for 2016.

  • Added: Jun 06, 2016
  • Length: 11:41