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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We talk with KAXE member Tiffany Briggs in Cook, MN, NOT Angora, MN. She had a home-baked cranberry-lemon scone and coffee for breakfast.

  • Added: Jul 30, 2010
  • Length: 10:45
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Conversation with our early bird fishing guide Jeff Sundin. July 29th, 2010.

  • Added: Jul 29, 2010
  • Length: 13:46
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We’ll hear from Kris Prestidge. He’ll tell the story of his Finnish immigrant grandparents who settled north of Deer River, and the family reunion...

Bought by KKWE Niijii Radio


  • Added: Jul 29, 2010
  • Length: 08:36
  • Purchases: 1
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John Latimer shares his observations of the change of nature in our lives.

  • Added: Jul 28, 2010
  • Length: 17:21
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This includes John Latimer's Phenology Report and Talk Backs. Plus A Talk on the Wild Side with Harry Hutchinson, Eli Sagor on non-timber products ...

  • Added: Jul 28, 2010
  • Length: 59:36
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We talk with Diane Schwanz about the back to the land movement in Debs, MN in the 1970's.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 28, 2010
  • Length: 21:55
  • Purchases: 1
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A conversation with MN Legend Mark Olson about his new solo CD “Many Colored Kite.” Mark Olson was the founding member, and principle singer/songwr...

  • Added: Jul 28, 2010
  • Length: 40:46
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Asian Carp: an interview with Luke Skinner, Supervisor of the MN DNR’s Invasive Species Program.

  • Added: Jul 27, 2010
  • Length: 19:52
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We talk with Gino Nicolelli about the history of the Greyhound Bus Line.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jul 26, 2010
  • Length: 12:24
  • Purchases: 1
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What do you talk about around the campfire? Do you have favorite campfire recipes or beverages? What’s the best location?

  • Added: Jul 26, 2010
  • Length: 01:44:24