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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Visual artist Rachel Breen’s exhibit “Reassemble” at the Watermark Art Center ends March 23 with a workshop and closing lecture.

  • Added: Mar 21, 2024
  • Length: 13:09
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KAXE's weekly live music spotlight features Davina & The Vagabonds, Bruce Archer, John Gorka, and The International Treasures with Nikki Lemire.

  • Added: Mar 21, 2024
  • Length: 02:10
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Grand Rapids Area Library children's librarian Tracy Kampa reviews and recommends new children's books of interest for "What We're Reading."

  • Added: Mar 19, 2024
  • Length: 10:01
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring a tribute to Gary Burger with friends, fellow musicians and family sharing stories and music by Gary. Also highligh...

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  • Added: Mar 18, 2024
  • Length: 01:51:43
  • Purchases: 1
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Darcy Brambrink joins “Area Voices” to discuss her exhibit and workshop at Crossing Arts Alliance in Brainerd. Brambrink encourages others to pay a...

  • Added: Mar 15, 2024
  • Length: 11:52
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Director Jake Anderson joined "Area Voices" to discuss Grand Rapids Players upcoming production of “Firebringer” and what it’s like bringing a new ...

  • Added: Mar 14, 2024
  • Length: 11:20
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KAXE's weekly live music spotlight features St. Patrick's Day music from Teague & The Paddy Wagon, LaPlant Road, The Mississippi Sawyers with Erika...

  • Added: Mar 14, 2024
  • Length: 02:10
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Writer Robert Saxton turns bedtime stories into his debut novel of suspense, adventure, and wilderness awareness.

  • Added: Mar 12, 2024
  • Length: 13:40
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Amanda Grace, Faith Bobl...

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  • Added: Mar 12, 2024
  • Length: 01:48:51
  • Purchases: 1
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Why is Daylight Savings Time still a thing? We won’t find out this week on Stay Human, but tune in for words and music exploring the mysteries of...

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  • Added: Mar 12, 2024
  • Length: 59:40
  • Purchases: 1