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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783 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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Centerstage Minnesota features Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music.

  • Added: Jul 31, 2019
  • Length: 01:56:20
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Hear live music from Bad Bad Hats, 4onthefloor, Kitchie Boogie, Kevin Gordon, Whitehorse and Lindsay Beaver.

  • Added: Jul 29, 2019
  • Length: 01:02:58
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We take a look back at the past 14 years of the KAXE Mississippi River Festival as we get ready for the 15th annual this year. Music from Mayda, H...

  • Added: Jul 29, 2019
  • Length: 55:07
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Ever get that jaded, been-there-done-that feeling? Join me on KAXE-KBXE for Stay Human, celebrating The First Time - first kiss, first eyeglasses, ...

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  • Added: Jul 29, 2019
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 1
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Jenney met Maude Kelly, an 80-something woman, and a spark ignited. Taken by Maude's poise, demeanor and approach to life, she realized Maude's wi...

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  • Added: Jul 26, 2019
  • Length: 11:20
  • Purchases: 1
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When Mark Munson battled pancreatic cancer he had an idea for a lasting legacy: a music camp that would give kids the experience of being rock sta...

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  • Added: Jul 26, 2019
  • Length: 09:33
  • Purchases: 1
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The Bonfire Chamber Music Festival has been bringing the heat of chamber music to venues all over Grand Rapids, MN this week. We spoke about it on...

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  • Added: Jul 26, 2019
  • Length: 17:33
  • Purchases: 1
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Nibikaang, the Ojibwe word meaning "from the water" is a new, collaborative, multi-media exhibit at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji. Hosted by...

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  • Added: Jul 26, 2019
  • Length: 09:06
  • Purchases: 1
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Art possesses the unique super power of bringing people together. The Nemeth Art Center in Park Rapids, MN is hosting a unique arts collaboration ...

  • Added: Jul 26, 2019
  • Length: 12:58
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The Red Stu in downtown Bemidji hosted the 2nd slam poetry competition for the season July 10th. We spoke with a couple of slam poets about what h...

  • Added: Jul 26, 2019
  • Length: 09:43