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

A series that documents stories told by people affected by the pandemic.

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113 Pieces

Realgoodwords : conversations with Minnesota writers that explore the stories and the inspiration behind them.

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298 Pieces

This program consists of guest essays from local writers and essayists, read by the writer. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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2 Pieces

A look into the personal histories, stories, and notable contributions of MN indigenous women. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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56 Pieces

A look into the impact of women leaders and women's leadership roles in Minnesota. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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12 Pieces

A lot was happening the summer of 1967. In this series, Producer Grant Frashier looks back at ten events of the summer of love and tells the history around it in 90 seconds.

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10 Pieces

The Arts in Northern MN

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852 Pieces

A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day.

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29 Pieces

The Great Northern Radio Show is a live stage production featuring musicians, storytellers, history, radio theater, and plenty of local flavor from the communities of Northern Minnesota.

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51 Pieces

Phenology is the rhythmic, biological nature of events as they relate to climate.


Latest Pieces

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Let's Visit is our monthly look at a town or area in northern Minneosta. This summer we focused on Blackduck. In these segments hear about Blackd...

  • Added: Dec 27, 2019
  • Length: 12:55
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As we dive into the shortest days of the year, producer Jim Gallagher takes us back to summer and down a stretch of whitewater on an unnamed river ...

  • Added: Dec 23, 2019
  • Length: 08:29
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We celebrate the return of the sun today on Stay Human. The Druids gathered by the thousands at Stonehenge, and here in northern Minnesota the bonf...

  • Added: Dec 23, 2019
  • Length: 59:30
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This week on Live and Local, music and conversation with up and coming band Early Eyes. Plus, music from Jillian Rae, The Lately’s, David Huckfel...

  • Added: Dec 23, 2019
  • Length: 01:00:00
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Today on Boozhoo Nana Boozhoo we learn the Ojibwe word for moving your residence.

  • Added: Dec 23, 2019
  • Length: 05:50
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Author Tom Clavin's new book All Blood Runs Red: The legendary life of Eugene Bullard is his new book; Minnesota writer, Amy Pendino and her debut ...

  • Added: Dec 23, 2019
  • Length: 59:59

  • Added: Dec 23, 2019
  • Length: 11:49
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Community member Jordan Shearer shares his favorite coming of age stories.

  • Added: Dec 23, 2019
  • Length: 09:59

  • Added: Dec 23, 2019
  • Length: 11:23