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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Christina Brown, AKA The Northern Cheapskate, presents an essay talking about cheap gas prices.

  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 02:33
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One cheap trick, buy ripe bananas or other fruit at a discount and use them in recipes or freeze them for later use.

  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 01:39
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Deciding to eat or toss - deciphering expiration dates on food.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 03:34
  • Purchases: 1

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  • Length: 03:13
  • Purchases: 1
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Where to drawn the line between being frugal and living a happy life.

  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 02:26

  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 04:01
  • Purchases: 2
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How to extend the life of your clothing.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 03:41
  • Purchases: 1
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What to do if you are being scammed for your credit card info.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 04:19
  • Purchases: 1
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Managing increased escrow shortages due to increased property taxes.

  • Added: Jul 31, 2014
  • Length: 03:10