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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Getting ready for the 4th of July today on Stay Human, with a deep dive into E. B. White’s brilliant definition of democracy: the score at the top ...

  • Added: Jul 01, 2019
  • Length: 59:30
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Centerstage Minnesota features Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music.

  • Added: Jul 01, 2019
  • Length: 01:57:47
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Hear live music from the Bemidji Block Party. The Cactus Blossom, Corey Medina & Brothers and the Fattenin' Frogs.

  • Added: Jul 01, 2019
  • Length: 59:32
Caption: Janice Haworth and Kathy Towley
This weekend Bemidji State University will host a Native American Flute Festival.

  • Added: Jun 28, 2019
  • Length: 18:26
Caption: Joanne and John Henningsgaard
John and Joanne Henningsgaard have a soft spot in the hearts for Debs, Minnesota. In this segment you'll learn why.

  • Added: Jun 28, 2019
  • Length: 15:27
Caption: Diane Schwaz
Diane Schwanz ended up in Debs after getting lost. She decided then and there to make it home... that was nearly 40 years ago.

  • Added: Jun 28, 2019
  • Length: 15:42
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Debs, MN is a remote town with a population of 3. Hundreds of people show up for the 4th of July Parade. Locals share tales of the old days in th...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2019
  • Length: 07:38
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This Youth in Radio Podcast features kids who attended College for Kids at Itasca Community College. The youth met for one week to learn about and ...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2019
  • Length: 07:02
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In this segment we share music from our Open the Tent Event held in Grand Rapids and you will hear spoken words from the Storytelling Live! Open Mi...

  • Added: Jun 27, 2019
  • Length: 59:59
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Centerstage Minnesota features Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music.

  • Added: Jun 26, 2019
  • Length: 01:54:31