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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783 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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Shelby Ewert is an eighth grader at School Craft Learning Community, when she's not writing poetry she enjoys sports, singing and smiling.

  • Added: Jun 06, 2014
  • Length: 01:18
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Javie & The Innocent Sons, Glenrustles, Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank, Howler, Teague Alexy, Sean Anonymous, Clubhouse Pow, Erik Koskinen, Nolan John...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 04, 2014
  • Length: 58:03
  • Purchases: 1
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Diet Folk, Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank, Sonny Johnson, Barbara Jean, The Clearwater Hot Club, Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelless, Darin Bergsvin

  • Added: Jun 04, 2014
  • Length: 57:23
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Ann Reed, Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank, Faith Boblett, Erik Koskinen, Actual Wolf, Sonny Johnson, Frankie Lee, Chants & Seas, Gear Daddies, Martin Z...

  • Added: Jun 04, 2014
  • Length: 57:57
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Sonny Knight & The Lakers, The Valdons, Germaine Gimberling, Erik Koskinen, Saint Anyway, The Ashtray Hearts, The Magnolias, Housebreaker, 4onTheFloor

  • Added: Jun 04, 2014
  • Length: 55:05
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Duluth writer Connie Wanek is the author of three books, most recently "On Speaking Terms" from Copper Canyon Press. She has received several award...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: May 29, 2014
  • Length: 01:53
  • Purchases: 1
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Dean Brooks graduated from Bemidji State University in 2012 with a degree in Creative Writing. He looks for inspiration in dusty corners, early mor...

  • Added: May 29, 2014
  • Length: 01:22
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Katya Kivi is an eighth grader at Schoolcraft Learning Community besides writing poetry, she enjoys all kinds of sports.

  • Added: May 29, 2014
  • Length: 01:03
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Dylan Rundell is an eighth grader at Schoolcraft Learning Community. He makes the best newyork cheesecake you've ever tasted, sometimes he even bri...

  • Added: May 29, 2014
  • Length: 01:10
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Louis Saxton a sixth grader at School Craft Learning Community only recently started writing poetry. At home he enjoys sitting in the woods by hims...

  • Added: May 29, 2014
  • Length: 01:14