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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297 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

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The diary of a mischievous daughter of a Minnesota lumber baron finds the light of day.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 20, 2011
  • Length: 19:32
  • Purchases: 1
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A battle with nature leads to mystery and suspense in "Northwest Angle." Realgoodwords is our weekly book program; a place for those who read, wri...

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 20, 2011
  • Length: 26:29
  • Purchases: 1
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Heidi Holtan talks with N. M. Kelby about her latest novel that fictionally chronicles the experiences of famous French chef Auguste Encoffier.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 20, 2011
  • Length: 24:27
  • Purchases: 1
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Realgoodwords is our weekly book program; a place for those who read, write and appreciate the written word.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 20, 2011
  • Length: 18:11
  • Purchases: 1
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Mountain biking leads to new friends, adventures, and mystery in "Chasing Alliecat."

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 20, 2011
  • Length: 09:59
  • Purchases: 1
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Paul Metsa joins Charlie Pulkrabek to talk about his new book "Blue Guitar Highway." Centerstage MN is a 1 hour program each week including inter...

Bought by WTIP and KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 20, 2011
  • Length: 58:51
  • Purchases: 2
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Realgoodwords is our weekly book program; a place for those who read, write and appreciate the written word.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 16, 2011
  • Length: 12:20
  • Purchases: 1
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Dianne Dettmann's new book chronicles a widow's journey through grief and to recovery.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 16, 2011
  • Length: 20:44
  • Purchases: 1
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Advertising industry veteran Peter Smith explores life's minor trauma's in his sometimes humorous, sometimes raw "A Cavalcade of Lesser Horrors."

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 16, 2011
  • Length: 19:06
  • Purchases: 1
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Lora and Neil join Heidi from their car and driveway, for a conversation about each of their new books.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 13, 2011
  • Length: 18:31
  • Purchases: 1