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

Caption: Erika Kooda
Erika Kooda is a senior at Grand Rapids High School. During the school year she's been checking in with essays reflecting on her experience. In thi...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Apr 17, 2013
  • Length: 02:08
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Erika Kooda
Erika Kooda is a senior at Grand Rapids High School. During the school year she's been checking in with essays reflecting on her experience. In thi...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Apr 17, 2013
  • Length: 04:48
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Erika Kooda
Erika Kooda is a senior at Grand Rapids High School. During the school year she's checking in with essays reflecting on her experience. In this ess...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Apr 17, 2013
  • Length: 03:35
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Teachings From Turtle Island
In this installment of Teachings From Turtle Island: Stories of Anishinaabe People, the first of ten programs being produced for Northern Community...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, WGZS, KKWE Niijii Radio, and Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio


  • Added: Apr 16, 2013
  • Length: 57:17
  • Purchases: 4
Caption: Monroe Crossing, Credit: Jamey Guy
Monroe Crossing, named after "The Father of Bluegrass" Bill Monroe released their thirteenth full-length record, "The Road Has No End" last year. F...

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 12, 2013
  • Length: 58:42
  • Purchases: 1
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Joyce Sutphen is Minnesota's reigning Poet Laureate. Here Joyce Sutphen recites a poem about her favorite model of farm tractor. The Beat is a dai...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 10, 2013
  • Length: 02:20
  • Purchases: 1
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Erin Lynn Marsh has been published in Sugarhouse Review, Post Road Magazine, and Paper Darts. She holds an MFA from Lesley University in Boston, is...

  • Added: Apr 10, 2013
  • Length: 02:00
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Charlie Pulkrabek is a writer and visual artist living in the Bemidji area. The Beat is a daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Min...

  • Added: Apr 10, 2013
  • Length: 01:22
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LouAnn Shepard Muhm is a widely published poet and teacher living in northern Minnesota. She has been featured in the mnartists.org series "What Li...

  • Added: Apr 10, 2013
  • Length: 01:42
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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: Apr 10, 2013
  • Length: 03:03