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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A creative performance event that will celebrate the legacy of MN artist Bob Dylan through words and music.

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A series of radio segments about the physical/emotional/intellectual process of creating public art - tied to art in public space at KAXE’s studios - which will inspire and support local artists.

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Free concert with the Erik Koskinen band in Brainerd.

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A 2-day outdoor music festival held in downtown Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

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KAXE/KBXE's monthly journey to a chosen community or region in the listening area.

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On Live and Local, we hear performance and interviews from musicians who have swung by the KAXE/KBXE studios. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Live Event Series showcases the talents of Minnesota musicians. A local production of Northern Community Radio: KAXE - Grand Rapids and KBXE - Bemidji.

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A free outdoor concert held in downtown Bemidji.

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A free concert series at The Historic Chief Theater in Bemidji, Minnesota.

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Live concerts on KAXE


Latest Pieces

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Tune in for stories of Grace, this week on Stay Human. A mother’s graceful gesture, a teacher’s kindness, stories from friends and neighbors about...

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  • Added: Oct 02, 2023
  • Length: 55:08
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Little Bobby, Prince, Wi...

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  • Added: Sep 26, 2023
  • Length: 01:51:01
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On "Area Voices," we interviewed wildlife painter Jeff Renner to discuss what it's like being an artist during the event.

  • Added: Sep 25, 2023
  • Length: 07:15
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"Rez Ball" is based on writer Byron Graves' adolescence while growing up and playing basketball on the Red Lake Indian Reservation.

  • Added: Sep 19, 2023
  • Length: 13:20
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Doyle Turner from The International Treasures and highlighting Minnesota artists in an eclectic m...

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  • Added: Sep 18, 2023
  • Length: 01:51:37
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Pull up a chair for Stay Human, our weekly mix of words and music. This week, it’s about feeding ourselves – with a visit to the Farmers Market, M...

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  • Added: Sep 18, 2023
  • Length: 59:43
  • Purchases: 1
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Painter Joyce Jackson Arndt has a retrospective exhibit at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji called 'Ninanda Minwaajim: I Seek to Tell a Good Sto...

  • Added: Sep 15, 2023
  • Length: 05:07
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On the latest installment of What We're Reading, Grand Rapids Area Library children's librarian Tracy Kampa reviewed new picture and middle-grade b...

  • Added: Sep 15, 2023
  • Length: 10:23
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Grand Rapids Players' production of "These Shining Lives" begins this weekend. Area Voices Producer Andrew Dziengel interviews Director Rachelle Ra...

  • Added: Sep 15, 2023
  • Length: 12:36
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In a recent conversation on the KAXE Morning Show, Stenerson says she believes community theater is alive and well in Bemidji. Her next production ...

  • Added: Sep 12, 2023
  • Length: 12:45