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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296 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: The Magnolias - Pop the Lock
The Magnolias have a new studio record out, after a long hiatus, titled "Pop the Lock." Frontman John Freeman joins Charlie Pulkrabek to talk about...

Bought by KSRQ and WTIP


  • Added: Apr 28, 2012
  • Length: 58:39
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Kaleva Hall
Aila Ivonen talks with Scott Hall about the history of Kaleva Hall, a temperance hall in Virginia built in 1906.

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 27, 2012
  • Length: 08:56
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Great Northern Radio Show
Presented by Producer and Writer Aaron Brown along with Northern Community Radio (KAXE/KBXE), this live variety show features Jim Miller, Two Many ...

Bought by KSRQ, WDSE, and WTIP


  • Added: Apr 24, 2012
  • Length: 01:56:59
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Charlie Parr
Jaspar Lepak joins Travis Ryder from the studios of Radio K to talk about her music. And Duluth based Charlie Parr is the subject of a highly textu...

Bought by WTIP and KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 24, 2012
  • Length: 59:47
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Cheryl Strayed - Wild
Minnesota author Cheryl Strayed joins Heidi Holtan to discuss her honest and raw new book.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 24, 2012
  • Length: 26:27
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: The Survivors by Will Weaver
Heidi Holtan talked with Bemidji author Will Weaver about young adult novels and his latest “The Survivors” a sequel to the bestselling “Memory Boy...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 17, 2012
  • Length: 59:02
  • Purchases: 1
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The indigenous people from the far north of Scandinavia have endured years of abuse. Governments in the region tried their best to eliminate their...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 17, 2012
  • Length: 08:36
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Lance Benson
Lance Benson and Mark Bauer join Travis Ryder in the new studios of KBXE for a live performance and an interview. We also hear new music from Erik ...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 13, 2012
  • Length: 58:46
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Slovak Women
Jan (Yahn) Gadzo (God-zoh) left his home in Slovakia in 1969 and landed in the Iron Range town of Chisholm. Every year Jan and his family observe ...

Bought by WGZS and KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Apr 12, 2012
  • Length: 20:53
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: The Tisdales
This week Travis features music from some acts centering around Rich Mattson including Junkboat, The Tisdales, and The Bitter Spills. We also hear ...

Bought by WTIP and KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 30, 2012
  • Length: 59:03
  • Purchases: 2