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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Francis Larson holds an MA in English as a second language with an interest in arts integration and language acquistion and he currently teaches Fr...

  • Added: Jun 10, 2015
  • Length: :50
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Margaret Hasse is a Twin Cities consultant, working primarily in the arts and art education. She's published four books of poetry and has received ...

  • Added: Jun 10, 2015
  • Length: 02:20
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Dani Pieratos is office manager for the Bois Forte Reservation Housing Division. Her degree from Stanford University is in Native American studies....

  • Added: Jun 10, 2015
  • Length: 02:01
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Minnesota Song of the Week: "Sounds of Chaos" by Rich Mattson and the North Stars.

  • Added: Jun 08, 2015
  • Length: 05:46
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Teague Alexy, Courtney Yasmineh, Reina Del Cid, Barbara Jean, Tin Can Gin, Monroe Crossing, We Are The Willows, Blood Washed Band, Maryanne Sulliva...

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  • Added: Jun 08, 2015
  • Length: 01:59:39
  • Purchases: 1
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Minnesota Song of the Week:"I Have This Feeling" by Gramma's Boyfriend

  • Added: Jun 03, 2015
  • Length: 05:05
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Jayhawks, The Slamming Doors, The Andrew Sisters, Emily Jayne, Chastity Brown, Jeremy Messersmith, Alison Scott, Black-Eyed Snakes and more.

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  • Added: Jun 03, 2015
  • Length: 01:58:56
  • Purchases: 1

  • Added: Jun 03, 2015
  • Length: 06:11
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Scott Hall talks to Sam Miltich about the Itasca Orchestra & Strings Jazz Camp

  • Added: Jun 03, 2015
  • Length: 09:52
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Lazy Bill Lucas, The Belfast Cowboys, Sarah Krueger, Minnesota Orchestra, Bob Dylan, Mary Bue, Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank, Jonny Lang, Desse, Husk...

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  • Added: May 26, 2015
  • Length: 01:59:05
  • Purchases: 1