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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A creative performance event that will celebrate the legacy of MN artist Bob Dylan through words and music.

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A series of radio segments about the physical/emotional/intellectual process of creating public art - tied to art in public space at KAXE’s studios - which will inspire and support local artists.

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Free concert with the Erik Koskinen band in Brainerd.

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A 2-day outdoor music festival held in downtown Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

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KAXE/KBXE's monthly journey to a chosen community or region in the listening area.

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On Live and Local, we hear performance and interviews from musicians who have swung by the KAXE/KBXE studios. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Live Event Series showcases the talents of Minnesota musicians. A local production of Northern Community Radio: KAXE - Grand Rapids and KBXE - Bemidji.

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A free outdoor concert held in downtown Bemidji.

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A free concert series at The Historic Chief Theater in Bemidji, Minnesota.

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Live concerts on KAXE


Latest Pieces

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Robert Bly refers to Louis Jenkins, poet from Duluth, as the contemporary master of prose poetry. A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matte...

  • Added: Aug 17, 2012
  • Length: 02:35
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Charles Dolson discusses the continuing benefits of having attended an American Indian Science and Engineering Society National Conference while a ...

Bought by KSRQ and KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle


  • Added: Aug 15, 2012
  • Length: 02:37
  • Purchases: 2
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Eric Pollard has played as part of musical acts like Low, Retribution Gospel Choir, and the Dukes of Hubbard. Now this Grand Rapids native is strik...

Bought by KSRQ and WTIP


  • Added: Aug 15, 2012
  • Length: 59:06
  • Purchases: 2
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day.

  • Added: Aug 10, 2012
  • Length: 02:14
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day.

  • Added: Aug 10, 2012
  • Length: 02:44
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day.

  • Added: Aug 10, 2012
  • Length: 02:12
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day. Steve Downing recites "Emblems" from this member of ...

  • Added: Aug 10, 2012
  • Length: 03:16
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day.

  • Added: Aug 10, 2012
  • Length: 02:25
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day. The voice of "The Beat," Steve Downing recites one o...

  • Added: Aug 09, 2012
  • Length: 02:52
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day.

  • Added: Aug 09, 2012
  • Length: 02:12