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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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

Caption: Anne Dunn
Anne Dunn is an Ojibwe storyteller and crone, which she describes as an elder wisdom keeper, holy hag, earth mother, and sky woman.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Oct 17, 2012
  • Length: 03:35
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Erika Kooda
Erika Kooda is a senior at Grand Rapids High School. During the school year Erika Kooda will be checking in with essays reflecting on her senior ye...

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  • Added: Oct 17, 2012
  • Length: 07:36
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Caption: "Half In Shade: Family, Photography, and Fate" by Judith Kitchen
Judith Kitchen is the author of numerous books of fiction and nonfiction. Here Dan Sinkyn reviews "Half In Shade: Family, Photography, and Fate" a ...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 17, 2012
  • Length: 02:32
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: "Mayor of the Universe" by Lorna Landvik
Lorna Landvik is the author of eight previous novels including the best selling "Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons, "Oh My Stars," and "The View Fro...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KVSC


  • Added: Oct 17, 2012
  • Length: 20:20
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Ben Kyle
Ben Kyle is well known for being the singer/songwriter that has fronted the Minneapolis band Romantica for 10 years and three records. His new self...

Bought by KSRQ and WTIP


  • Added: Oct 15, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 2
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Charmaine Donovan makes her living as a Chemical Dependency Counselor in the Brainerd area. She's a member of numerous regional and national writer...

  • Added: Oct 09, 2012
  • Length: 03:03
Caption: Patrick Harison
In the third installment of "Sam and Friends," Sam Miltich and acclaimed accordionist Patrick Harison join Scott Hall in the Northern Community Rad...

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  • Added: Oct 09, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: "The Last Hunter: An American Family Album." by Will Weaver
Will Weaver is a highly successful writer who has published mainly in the area of young-adult fiction. Here though we have an adult non-fiction mem...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Oct 09, 2012
  • Length: 02:54
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Erika Kooda
During the school year Erika Kooda will be checking in with essays reflecting on her senior year experience. This is the third installment of that ...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KSRQ


  • Added: Oct 09, 2012
  • Length: 04:01
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Michael Forbes
Bemidji area writer Michael Forbes recites his essay written in contemplation of Aurora Borealis, family, and home.

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  • Added: Oct 09, 2012
  • Length: 04:51
  • Purchases: 1