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

Power in the Wilderness: Dramatized episodes about Iron Range historical figure Victor Powers.

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213 Pieces

What We're Reading is Northern Community Radio's discussion on the books we're reading and talking about. Hosted and produced by Tammy Bobrowsky.

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17 Pieces

Each Friday Morning we pull up a chair to one of member's kitchen table and get to know them a little better.

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8 Pieces

A series of interviews with artists that explores a community arts project addressing the aftermath of suicide.

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106 Pieces

Wordish is a writer-centered audio segment that features Minnesota artists reading original poems, short fiction and creative essays. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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21 Pieces

The next generation of youth making real, relevant radio.


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...

Bought by WGZS


  • 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...

Bought by WGZS


  • 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...

Bought by KICI Iowa City


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