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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Join us on Stay Human for stories from area veterans, in honor of Veterans Day. We’ll hear from DJ the DJ, Matthew Miltich, Annie Humphrey and mor...

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  • Added: Nov 14, 2023
  • Length: 59:49
  • Purchases: 1
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Bemidji Community Theater's production begins this weekend, and Paul Loxtercamp gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the play.

  • Added: Nov 09, 2023
  • Length: 08:20
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Minnesota musician Nate Sipe from Pert Near Sandstone, and highlighting Minnesota artists in an e...

Bought by WGZS


  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 01:51:27
  • Purchases: 1
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Mary Overlie joined "Area Voices" to discuss the new singer/songwriter series LoonBird Cafe, a seasonal showcase for Northern Minnesota musical tal...

  • Added: Nov 02, 2023
  • Length: 09:54
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It’s home repair made simple this week on Stay Human. Stories from fearless do-it-yourselfers, with helpful tips on how to, and how not to. Tune ...

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Oct 31, 2023
  • Length: 59:29
  • Purchases: 1
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Minnesota musician Lucy Michelle her new solo album and highlighting Minnesota artists in an ecle...

Bought by WGZS


  • Added: Oct 31, 2023
  • Length: 01:51:46
  • Purchases: 1
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“Power & Light” marks novelist Will Weaver’s return to the themes of “Red Earth, White Earth” and “Sweet Land.”

  • Added: Oct 31, 2023
  • Length: 09:56
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Candy Christensen is the gallery instructor and manages public relations for the Hubbard County Developmental Achievement Center in Park Rapids. Th...

  • Added: Oct 26, 2023
  • Length: 08:25
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Grand Rapids Area Library children's librarian Tracy Kampa reviews and recommends new children's books of interest for "What We're Reading."

  • Added: Oct 24, 2023
  • Length: 10:33
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Annie Mack, Pert Near Sa...

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  • Added: Oct 23, 2023
  • Length: 01:45:26
  • Purchases: 1