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

Power in the Wilderness: Dramatized episodes about Iron Range historical figure Victor Powers.

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213 Pieces

What We're Reading is Northern Community Radio's discussion on the books we're reading and talking about. Hosted and produced by Tammy Bobrowsky.

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17 Pieces

Each Friday Morning we pull up a chair to one of member's kitchen table and get to know them a little better.

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8 Pieces

A series of interviews with artists that explores a community arts project addressing the aftermath of suicide.

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106 Pieces

Wordish is a writer-centered audio segment that features Minnesota artists reading original poems, short fiction and creative essays. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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21 Pieces

The next generation of youth making real, relevant radio.


Latest Pieces

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
Caption: "Rez Life" by David Treuer
Leech Lake Indian writer, David Treuer, has a new book, “Rez Life”. The author of three novels and one collection of essays, “Rez Life” is his firs...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 23, 2012
  • Length: 33:40
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Welcome To Minnesota Tour
Sean Daley aka MC Slug of Minneapolis indie hip-hop giants Atmosphere talks with Charlie about the Rhymesayers "Welcome To Minnesota Tour" that is ...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 21, 2012
  • Length: 56:33
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Sean Hill
Award winning Minnesota Poet Sean Hill joins Heidi Holtan to talk about his book "Blood Ties and Brown Liquor."

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Feb 17, 2012
  • Length: 27:00
  • Purchases: 1