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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Ryan Kutter lives near Grey Eagle, Minnesota where he gardens and makes wooden furniture and writes. An english major, he graduated from St John's ...

  • Added: Aug 05, 2015
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Doris Stengel grew up on the North Dakota prairie, and then moved to the woods and lakes of Minnesota. She's been a high school teacher and has men...

  • Added: Aug 05, 2015
  • Length: 01:27
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Brian Laidlaw is a graduate of the University of Minnesota MFA program in poetry. He lives in the Twin Cities, and teaches songwriting at McNally S...

  • Added: Aug 05, 2015
  • Length: 01:15
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This week, the Artists of Studio 10 will host a reception as they unveil a new exhibit at the Watermark Art Center. This will be one of many events...

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  • Added: Aug 05, 2015
  • Length: 12:15
  • Purchases: 1
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CarolAnn Russell is a Professor of English at Bemidji State University. She has published four full-length books of poetry. Russell has also been a...

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  • Added: Jul 30, 2015
  • Length: 01:54
  • Purchases: 1
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Kevin Zepper is an Associate Professor of English at Minnesota State University - Moorehead.

  • Added: Jul 30, 2015
  • Length: 01:27
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Jeanne Lutz grew up on a dairy farm in southern Minnesota and lives in St Paul now. She loves to write poetry because its something she can do anyw...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2015
  • Length: 01:12
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Ben Westlie graduated from Bemidji State University in 2006 with a BFA in Creative and Professional Writing. He's published three chapbooks of poet...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2015
  • Length: 01:42
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Kathryn Kysar has published two books of poetry. She's received fellowships and residencies from the Minnesota State Arts Board, the National Endow...

  • Added: Jul 30, 2015
  • Length: 01:03
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Gary Harbo is a Minnesota Native. He's also an author and illustrator. He's traveled the country teaching kids (and adults) the basics of cartoonin...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jul 30, 2015
  • Length: 17:40
  • Purchases: 1