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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296 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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Minnesota Song of the Week: "One Kind Favor" by Robert 'One-Man' Johnson.

  • Added: Jul 14, 2015
  • Length: 06:04
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White Iron Band, Lamont Cranston, Wooki-Foot, Alison Scott, Charlie Parr, Vivielle, Six Fat Dutchmen, Paul Metsa, The Sunny Era, Trent Romens, Johh...

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  • Added: Jul 14, 2015
  • Length: 01:58:35
  • Purchases: 1
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Part 2 - Lea Friesen continues her discussion with John Bauer about creating art and it's positive influence on people. Also about her art for the ...

  • Added: Jul 09, 2015
  • Length: 06:24
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Grand Rapids artist, Lea Friesen talks about her art and helping to teach others about art and what a positive influence that can be for a young pe...

  • Added: Jul 09, 2015
  • Length: 08:11
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At Northland Community School in Remer, Lacey Riopelle's 4th graders recently wrote and recorded haiku poetry using the traditional Japanese three ...

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  • Added: Jul 09, 2015
  • Length: 01:00
  • Purchases: 1
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At Northland Community School in Remer, Lacey Riopelle's 4th graders recently wrote and recorded haiku poetry using the traditional Japanese three ...

  • Added: Jul 09, 2015
  • Length: 01:01
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At Northland Community School in Remer, Lacey Riopelle's 4th graders recently wrote and recorded haiku poetry using the traditional Japanese three ...

  • Added: Jul 09, 2015
  • Length: 01:01
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At Northland Community School in Remer, Lacey Riopelle's 4th graders recently wrote and recorded haiku poetry using the traditional Japanese three ...

  • Added: Jul 09, 2015
  • Length: 01:02
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At Northland Community School in Remer, Lacey Riopelle's 4th graders recently wrote and recorded haiku poetry using the traditional Japanese three ...

  • Added: Jul 09, 2015
  • Length: 01:01
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Steve Downing attended the exhibit "Davidson At Eighty, A Retrospective" at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji. The exhibit celebrates the work of...

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  • Added: Jul 02, 2015
  • Length: 03:26
  • Purchases: 1