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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10 Pieces

Local independent producer David McDonald recently returned to Grand Rapids, Minnesota after serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco from 2012 to 2014. During his service, he interviewed over 40 fellow Peace Corps Volunteers as well as recorded a fascinating variety of audio from all over Morocco.

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252 Pieces

Radio essays recorded in the writer's own voice. As of July 1, 2015, Acoustic Stories will continue as Arts Review.

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1 Piece

Each week host Bobbie Kleffman talks with people who have a passion for horses.

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8 Pieces

A live style and fashion show produced by and including Anishinaabe and BIPOC designers and models and radio interviews with artists who participated.

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785 Pieces

Area Voices explores the arts, culture, and history of Northern Minnesota. Through in-depth interviews, hosts of Northern Community Radio's Morning Show connect listeners to the area's unique cultural heritage and the experience of life in northern Minnesota. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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41 Pieces

Reviews from a wide variety of arts venues and events around Minnesota.

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61 Pieces

Radio essays recorded in the writer's own voice about topics related to Minnesota arts culture and history. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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5 Pieces

The annual Bemijigamaag Powwow brings together natives and non-natives to celebrate the tradition of the powwow and community. Presented by Ampers and supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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40 Pieces

Between You & Me Podcast will produce and create content relevant to the daily life and culture of Northern Minnesota. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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148 Pieces

Between You and Me is our weekly get together, a mix of music and conversation. Including commentaries from regular contributors like Aaron Brown, Guido and The Last Word


Latest Pieces

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Acoustic Smoke, Papa John Kolstad, Charlie Parr, The Christopher David Hanson Band, Bigtree Bonsai, Outstanding Achievements In the Field of Excell...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 15, 2014
  • Length: 57:28
  • Purchases: 1
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Gaellls, A Cat Named Murzik, Roe Family Singers, Pimentos For Gus, Julie Johnson & The No-Accounts, Actual Wolf, Brian Ladlaw, Molly Maher & Her Di...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 15, 2014
  • Length: 58:59
  • Purchases: 1
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Suburbs, Haley Bonar, Fever Dream, Spymob, Brothers Burn Mountain, The Christopher David Hanson Band, The Replacements, Walt Mink, Polara, Man Plan...

  • Added: Jul 15, 2014
  • Length: 58:12
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Little Man, Chicane Theory, White Iron Band, Howler, The Fattenin' Frogs, 'The Christopher David Hanson Band, Bigtree Bonsai, Terry N 'Em, Tim O'R...

  • Added: Jul 15, 2014
  • Length: 57:32
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Brett Larson, Paul Westerberg, Fathom Lane, Jelloslave, Phil Aaron Trio, Mason Jennings, The Parlour Suite, Wanda Davis, Southside Aces, Surahoolie...

  • Added: Jul 14, 2014
  • Length: 56:59
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Javier & The Innocent Sons, Crankshaft & The Gear Grinders, The Goobz, The Fattenin' Frogs, Matt Ray And Those Damn Horses, Sonny Johnson, Hobo Nep...

  • Added: Jul 14, 2014
  • Length: 57:46
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Green River, Lance Benson, Brian Miller & Randy Gosa, Sloughgrass, Bob Dylan, The Como Avenue Jug Band, Saint Anyway, Bill & Kate Isles, D.B. Curt...

  • Added: Jul 14, 2014
  • Length: 57:12
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Maryann Sullivan, Known Only Locally, Barbara Jean, Silverback Colony, Gear Daddies, Billy Dankert, Bill Dankert and the Real Austinaires, Martin Z...

  • Added: Jul 14, 2014
  • Length: 57:36
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Gear Daddies, Martin Zellar, Bill Dankert And The Real Austinaries, Gypsy Prophets, Alison Scott, Morgans Run, Slamming Doors, Wanda Davis, Chris...

  • Added: Jul 14, 2014
  • Length: 55:04
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Patty And The Buttons, Brian Laidlaw, The Jayhawks, I Like You, The Cactus Blossoms, Blood Washed Band, John Gorka, Northern Pinnacle, Germaine Gem...

  • Added: Jul 14, 2014
  • Length: 58:49