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

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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789 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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An interview with John Bauer about his new project providing a large sculpture and outdoor art area for KAXE. He talks with Sarah Bignall about his...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2023
  • Length: 09:42
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Shaull recently began taking photos for the station as part of our efforts to expand our digital presence and present local news in new ways. On a ...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2023
  • Length: 26:53
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Itasca Community College engineering students Michael Nordstrom and Ethan Zimmerman are guests on the Morning Show. They join John Bauer and Sarah ...

  • Added: Jun 28, 2023
  • Length: 10:46
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A free live concert at The Historic Chief Theater in Bemidji on May 19, 2023 featuring Kiss the Tiger.

  • Added: Jun 27, 2023
  • Length: 58:57
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Minnesota artist Sarah Morris, and highlighting other Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of fol...

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  • Added: Jun 27, 2023
  • Length: 01:50:31
  • Purchases: 1
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Tune in for story and song on Stay Human, our weekly mix for spirit and courage. This week, stories about being awe-struck. Up in the stars, down ...

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  • Added: Jun 27, 2023
  • Length: 59:38
  • Purchases: 1
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Tammy Bobrowsky joined the Between You & Me podcast to share a recent conversation with Meg Eden Kuyatt, whose "Good Different" tells the story of ...

  • Added: Jun 27, 2023
  • Length: 16:53
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Jeremy Jackson’s inquiry began shortly after Brainerd officials renamed the city’s newest park after the man once known as the “Father of Brainerd,...

  • Added: Jun 27, 2023
  • Length: 19:46
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Ty Yule describes himself in his memoir Chemically Enhancd Butch as “a scruffy, middle-aged, retired queer cult leader” and “a happy husband and a ...

  • Added: Jun 27, 2023
  • Length: 14:54
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with hip-hop artist Nur-D, and highlighting other Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, ...

Bought by WGZS


  • Added: Jun 21, 2023
  • Length: 01:50:29
  • Purchases: 1