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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297 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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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...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • 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...

Bought by KSRQ


  • 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
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Milt Lee and his wife Jamie have been building with straw bale for years. This weekend, they're hosting a workshop for anyone interested in learnin...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jul 30, 2015
  • Length: 16:02
  • Purchases: 1