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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Donald Dass, a Duluth poet, says about himself that he's a lifelong bon-vivant easing into geezerhood while examines he the mystery, whimsy and fru...

  • Added: Dec 12, 2014
  • Length: 02:04
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Jon Dallas is a poet living in Chisholm, Minnesota. Jon's poetry has appeared in the New Orleans Review, Green Mountain Review, Antigonish Review, ...

  • Added: Dec 12, 2014
  • Length: 02:12
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Aaron Wenger is a retired educator. He is an engineer that became an educator. He is KAXE's staff physicist, and a poet. A daily reminder that, in ...

  • Added: Dec 12, 2014
  • Length: 02:07
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The Jayhawks, Ol' Yeller, Romantica, Germaine Gemberling, Brett Larson, Brothers Burn Mountain, The Fattenin' Frogs, Sonny Knight & The Lakers, Ait...

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  • Added: Dec 10, 2014
  • Length: 58:39
  • Purchases: 1
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Sonny Knight & The Lakers, The Fattenin' Frogs, The Valdons, Wanda Davis, BK-One With Benzilla, Derobe, The Monks, The Brothers Burn Mountain, Sub...

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  • Added: Dec 10, 2014
  • Length: 58:52
  • Purchases: 1
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Steven Downing attended the Fall Cabaret Fundraiser at the MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids. The place was transformed into a jazz club complet...

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  • Added: Dec 04, 2014
  • Length: 03:10
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Saving for unexpected emergencies and retirement, not having a lot of debt, don't spend more than you can afford, having adequate insurance covera...

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  • Added: Dec 04, 2014
  • Length: 03:18
  • Purchases: 1
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Being able to afford shopping for the holidays, requires a plan / budget and the will power to stick to it, regardless of what others are spending.

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  • Added: Dec 04, 2014
  • Length: 04:05
  • Purchases: 2
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After a recent trip to the City, the author realizes that living in a rural area changes the way she consumes and it helps to save money and the qu...

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  • Added: Dec 04, 2014
  • Length: 03:38
  • Purchases: 1
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Shop year round for gifts for the holidays, you can save money by finding deals and spread out your shopping.

  • Added: Dec 04, 2014
  • Length: 04:25