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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Schoolcraft Learning Community's middle school students read Inge Auerbacher's book 'I am a Star'. Inge Auerbacher was one of the very few childre...

  • Added: Apr 24, 2015
  • Length: 01:22
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Schoolcraft Learning Community's middle school students read Inge Auerbacher's book 'I am a Star'. Inge Auerbacher was one of the very few childre...

  • Added: Apr 24, 2015
  • Length: 01:38
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Schoolcraft Learning Community's middle school students read Inge Auerbacher's book 'I am a Star'. Inge Auerbacher was one of the very few childre...

  • Added: Apr 23, 2015
  • Length: 01:21
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Schoolcraft Learning Community's middle school students read Inge Auerbacher's book 'I am a Star'. Inge Auerbacher was one of the very few childre...

  • Added: Apr 23, 2015
  • Length: 01:25
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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: Apr 23, 2015
  • Length: 02:10
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Steve Downing hosts the 3rd Beat Cafe at the Railriver Folk School in Bemidji. A 2 hour, live broadcast with poetry and music. Poets include: Sean ...

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  • Added: Apr 09, 2015
  • Length: 01:59:57
  • Purchases: 1
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Steve Downing reviews performances by the Jazz Duo - Tall & Small, a husband and wife team that played live in KAXE studios with Sam Miltich. Also ...

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  • Added: Apr 09, 2015
  • Length: 03:09
  • Purchases: 1
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Steve Downing attended the annual spring concert performed by students of the Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program. He also viewed exhibits: Dakot...

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  • Added: Apr 09, 2015
  • Length: 03:15
  • Purchases: 1
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Steve Downing reviews the results of national and statewide econonic studies that show the huge impact that arts and culture activites have in our ...

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  • Added: Apr 09, 2015
  • Length: 03:37
  • Purchases: 1
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Steve Downing views the exhibit "The March" at Franklin Arts Center in Brainerd, the art of David Rickert at Jaques Art Center in Aitkin. He also a...

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  • Added: Apr 09, 2015
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 1