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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8 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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797 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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New research shows that kids aren’t reading for fun as much as they used to. Local educators Tracy Kampa and Kathrina O’Connell talk about why and ...

  • Added: Jul 26, 2024
  • Length: 12:24
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Mask and Rose Women’s Theater Collective presents ‘Something Rotten’ July 25-29 in Puposky. Director Cate Belleveau and actor Eric Callagan join ‘A...

  • Added: Jul 26, 2024
  • Length: 13:56
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Anishinaabe Art Festival returns for its third year July 26 and 27 at the Hobson Memorial Union at Bemidji State University. Sharon James, joins “A...

  • Added: Jul 25, 2024
  • Length: 13:01
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KAXE's weekly list of concerts features Chris Koza, Paul Lawrence & Lucas K, Gear Daddies & Ripplesippi Fest, and Corey Medina & Brothers.

  • Added: Jul 25, 2024
  • Length: 02:00
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Gary Burger, Boss Mama,...

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  • Added: Jul 22, 2024
  • Length: 01:41:42
  • Purchases: 1
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KAXE's weekly list of concerts features Drew Peterson, Clay Fulton & The Lost Forty, the Watermark Art Festival and Jamie Lin Wilson & Courtney Pat...

  • Added: Jul 18, 2024
  • Length: 02:00
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Lori Forshee-Donnay, executive director of the Watermark Art Center, joins Andrew Dziengel to talk about the Watermark Art Festival. Held July 20-2...

  • Added: Jul 17, 2024
  • Length: 13:30
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The third annual Lutsong Music Festival takes place July 18-21, 2024. Organizers joined "Area Voices" to discuss how the idea formed for the event ...

  • Added: Jul 16, 2024
  • Length: 13:17
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring a live session recorded in the KAXE studio of Mae Simpson and her band. Also highlighting Minnesota artists in an e...

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  • Added: Jul 15, 2024
  • Length: 01:44:11
  • Purchases: 1
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This week, we’re reading the comics. Our Professor of Pop Culture tells the Glorious Youth and Sad Old Age of the Funnies. Terry O’Brien confesse...

  • Added: Jul 15, 2024
  • Length: 58:47