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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Dogs often enjoy many of the same benefits as children...Aaron's Grandpa event pulled the camper out west so the dogs had a place to sleep...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2010
  • Length: 03:48
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John Bauer and Heidi Holtan talked with "Monster" Mike Schultz from Kimball, now living in Pillager, MN. He's raced Motorcross since 1997, and Snoc...

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Apr 16, 2010
  • Length: 16:01
  • Purchases: 1
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We talk with KAXE Member Maria Edington in Grand Rapids, who has one of the best laughs we've ever heard. She had a hay bale breakfast...

  • Added: Apr 16, 2010
  • Length: 13:56
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Erik Brandt and the Urban Hillbilly Quartet are a St. Paul based Americana roots-rock band who just released their 7th album, "Bring in the Sails,"...

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Apr 16, 2010
  • Length: 26:52
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Centerstage MN we’ll be joined in-studio by Eric Brandt and the Urban Hillbilly Quartet for live music and conversation. The Urban Hi...

Bought by KMSU and KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 16, 2010
  • Length: 55:17
  • Purchases: 2
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Pulitzer Prize nominee, #1 New York Times bestseller, and MN Book Award Nominee Alison McGhee about her picture book "The Song of Middle C."

  • Added: Apr 15, 2010
  • Length: 17:49
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Known for her books and movies like "Because of Winn-Dixie" and "The Tale of Despereaux", MN Book Award Nominee Kate DiCamillo about her latest "Th...

  • Added: Apr 15, 2010
  • Length: 24:57
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A Conversation with our early bird fishing guide Jeff Sundin. April 15, 2010 show.

  • Added: Apr 15, 2010
  • Length: 10:44
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KAXE Professor of Pop Culture and Film Studies, Jack Nachbar, talks about Miracle of Morgan's Creek, the classic movie being shown at the Edge Cent...

  • Added: Apr 14, 2010
  • Length: 14:26
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John Latimer shares his observations of the change of nature in our lives.

  • Added: Apr 14, 2010
  • Length: 16:37