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

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A focus on regional events, sites, and places and how they relate to the community.

A focus on regional events, sites, and places. Each show focuses on an event or historical site and contains an interview with people connected to it.

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


103 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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Grant Frashier takes a look at the extensive summer programming offered for children at the library.

  • Added: Jun 27, 2016
  • Length: 11:09
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Grant Frashier takes a look at the diverse programming you can find at your local library. He attends a concert by "Pushing Chain" and a session o...

  • Added: Jun 24, 2016
  • Length: 09:48
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Grant Frashier goes behind the scenes of the Great Northern Radio show in Grand Rapids, MN.

  • Added: Jun 23, 2016
  • Length: 11:07
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Grant Frashier goes to Longville, MN for the Turtle Races, held on main street every Wednesday during the summer months.

  • Added: Jun 22, 2016
  • Length: 08:39
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Grant Frashier attends the Get Fit Itasca, Open Streets event in Grand Rapids, MN. A celebration of our streets as public spaces.

  • Added: Jun 20, 2016
  • Length: 08:27
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Grant Frashier attends the Memorial Day services at the Grand Rapids Calvary Cemetery, interviewing veterans and others in attendance.

  • Added: May 31, 2016
  • Length: 05:55
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Grant Frashier goes to Big Falls, MN to interview the Lucky Dogs. A band comprised of Bill & Sandy Gorden and Scott Rollenhagen. The Lucky Dogs p...

  • Added: May 24, 2016
  • Length: 10:51
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Grant Frashier attends the Grand Gathering of the Itasca Area in Grand Rapids, where individuals gather to open up conversations on issues importan...

  • Added: May 06, 2016
  • Length: 07:22
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Grant Frashier attends the Bemijigamaag Powwow and interviews dancers, honor guards and volunteers.

  • Added: May 02, 2016
  • Length: 10:39
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Grant Frashier attends the pop-up Record Store Day at Brigid's Pub in Bemidji, MN.

  • Added: Apr 26, 2016
  • Length: 10:57
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Grant Frashier visits Pla-Mor Roller Rink in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. The only roller skating rink in Northern Minnesota.

  • Added: Apr 08, 2016
  • Length: 09:11
Caption: Students line up to take aim., Credit: Grant Frashier
Grant Frashier attends student archery tournament in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

  • Added: Mar 15, 2016
  • Length: 11:22
Caption: Blackberry Winter Funfest 2016, Credit: Grant Frashier
Grant Frashier visits the Blackberry Winter Funfest in Blackberry, MN.

  • Added: Mar 04, 2016
  • Length: 08:24
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Producer Grant Frashier attends the 1st Northwoods Pond Hockey Championship on McKinney Lake in Grand Rapids, MN. Will the weather cooperate?

  • Added: Feb 26, 2016
  • Length: 10:44
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Grant Frashier visits the Rail River Folk School in Bemidji, Minnesota. A historic building originally purposed as a fruit warehouse for foods comi...

  • Added: Jan 25, 2016
  • Length: 11:24
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Grant Frashier spends New Year's Eve in Coleraine, MN.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jan 12, 2016
  • Length: 07:05
  • Purchases: 1
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Grant Frashier explores the different ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in Grand Rapids, MN: Turkey Trot, Community Dinner, and Free Day in Minnesota ...

Bought by 'The Sea'


  • Added: Dec 09, 2015
  • Length: 09:29
  • Purchases: 1
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Grant Frashier attends the beacon lighting ceremony and remembrance of the Edmund Fitzgerald at Split Rock Lighthouse in Duluth, MN.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 18, 2015
  • Length: 10:26
  • Purchases: 1
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Grant Frashier attends the Indigenous People's Day celebration and mini-powwow in Grand Rapids, MN. October 12, 2015.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 20, 2015
  • Length: 06:55
  • Purchases: 1
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Grant Frashier visits Mr. Ed's Farm in Hibbing, Minnesota.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 02, 2015
  • Length: 09:08
  • Purchases: 1