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.

Series

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10 Pieces

Power in the Wilderness: Dramatized episodes about Iron Range historical figure Victor Powers.

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213 Pieces

What We're Reading is Northern Community Radio's discussion on the books we're reading and talking about. Hosted and produced by Tammy Bobrowsky.

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17 Pieces

Each Friday Morning we pull up a chair to one of member's kitchen table and get to know them a little better.

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8 Pieces

A series of interviews with artists that explores a community arts project addressing the aftermath of suicide.

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106 Pieces

Wordish is a writer-centered audio segment that features Minnesota artists reading original poems, short fiction and creative essays. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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21 Pieces

The next generation of youth making real, relevant radio.


Latest Pieces

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Eric Sundeen joined 'Area Voices' to discuss the work that goes into putting on a percussion ensemble.

  • Added: Dec 01, 2023
  • Length: 09:31
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Gillian Bedford discussed her upcoming exhibit at Watermark Art Center and where she finds inspiration. There will be an opening reception 5-7 p.m....

  • Added: Dec 01, 2023
  • Length: 08:47
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Matthew Batt’s new book “The Last Supper Club” takes us behind the scenes of restaurants and waiting tables.

  • Added: Nov 28, 2023
  • Length: 11:45
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Linda LeGarde Grover is a Minnesota writer and Minnesota Book Award winner, a professor emerita at the University of Minnesota Duluth, and a member...

  • Added: Nov 27, 2023
  • Length: 10:02
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Corey Medina and Brother...

Bought by WGZS


  • Added: Nov 27, 2023
  • Length: 01:47:34
  • Purchases: 1
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We’re riding the rails this week on Stay Human. We’ll hear about hopping freight trains, a luxury private car on the City of New Orleans, and a vi...

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Nov 27, 2023
  • Length: 59:48
  • Purchases: 1
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Park Rapids artist Dawn Rossbach joins ‘Area Voices’ to discuss her work and the growth of the Park Rapids art scene.

  • Added: Nov 27, 2023
  • Length: 12:33
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It’s live storytelling this week on Stay Human, recorded last Sunday with an enthusiastic audience at Klockow Brewing. Featured storytellers share...

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Nov 20, 2023
  • Length: 59:48
  • Purchases: 1
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On "Area Voices," we interviewed painter Tracy Miller to discuss her upcoming Holiday Open Studio event and her history with art.

  • Added: Nov 20, 2023
  • Length: 09:19
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Nooky Jones, Vicki Emers...

Bought by WGZS


  • Added: Nov 15, 2023
  • Length: 01:47:47
  • Purchases: 1