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

Caption: Steve Kaul
This week we hear new music from Steve Kaul and the Brass Kings, and The Brothers Burn Mountain. We also hear music by The Bitter Spills, Big Walte...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 23, 2012
  • Length: 58:05
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Holding Our World Together by Brenda Child
Brenda Child talks with Scott Hall about her new book. They discuss the pre-European and post-European Ojibwe culture, particularly as it relates t...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio, KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, and KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 23, 2012
  • Length: 17:36
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Poetry Out Loud Participants, Credit: Patty Polasky
A documentary piece featuring citation and commentary from high school students from Fosston, Clearbrook-Gonvick, and Trek North High Schools durin...

  • Added: Mar 22, 2012
  • Length: 11:09
Caption: Peter Wolf Crier, Credit: Cameron Wittig
Nicole features new music from Peter Wolf Crier, and Mason Jennings. We also hear music from The Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank, Clawthroat, and The B...

Bought by WTIP and KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 20, 2012
  • Length: 58:08
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Jim Miller
Charlie focuses on The Magnolias new studio record "Pop the Lock." We also hear music from Tapes n' Tapes, Junkboat, Kristen Mooney, and Jim Miller...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 13, 2012
  • Length: 59:01
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Retribution Gospel Choir
Jessica features a variety of Minnesota musicians including, Mary Bue, Charlie Parr, Retribution Gospel Choir, Low, Haley Bonar, and The State Champs.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 02, 2012
  • Length: 58:01
  • Purchases: 1
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Minnesota author Jill Johnson joins Heidi Holtan to talk about her book, "Little Minnesota: A Nostalgic Look at Minnesota's Smallest Towns." Realg...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 02, 2012
  • Length: 16:17
  • Purchases: 1
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“Art From Within” is the title of the March exhibit at the Bemidji Community Art Center. The exhibit features art work by Ojibwe and non-Native art...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio and KSRQ


  • Added: Mar 02, 2012
  • Length: 08:53
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: The Magnolias - Pop the Lock
This week Travis features music from Janiva Magness, Thea Ennen, Lucy Kaplansky, Tommy Stinson, and The Hold Steady. Plus new music from Craig Finn...

  • Added: Feb 28, 2012
  • Length: 58:49
Caption: Gunflint Mail Run
When the John Beargrease sled dog marathon was cancelled, racers banded together to offer an alternate course. The Mail Run race, only a couple wee...

  • Added: Feb 24, 2012
  • Length: 08:50