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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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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John Latimer shares his observations of the change of nature in our lives. This full hour includes John Latimer's Phenology Report and Talkbacks. ...

  • Added: Apr 14, 2010
  • Length: 59:32
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The connection between language, education and the survival of native people.

Bought by Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, KVSC, and WTIP


  • Added: Apr 13, 2010
  • Length: 06:23
  • Purchases: 3
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Aaron has a very special bowl in his life - it's both glass, and invincible...

  • Added: Apr 13, 2010
  • Length: 03:13
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Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University, Anton Treuer, profiles the members of the Pipestone Drum Group.

Bought by WGZS, Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio, KVSC, and WTIP


  • Added: Apr 13, 2010
  • Length: 05:59
  • Purchases: 4
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Michael asks, "Are we, ourselves, not bowls? Empty vessels always being filled and refilled..."

  • Added: Apr 12, 2010
  • Length: 02:35
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Guido shares the story of the beginning of Empty Bowls, the fundraiser for Second Harvest Foodbank and The Community Cafe, now in it's 9th year...

  • Added: Apr 12, 2010
  • Length: 08:02
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Pat Surface has been creating music in Northern MN for over 30 years and his new CD with The Boundary Water Boys is called Holy Wind - an album ins...

  • Added: Apr 12, 2010
  • Length: 17:21
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The first time I picked up an electric guitar I was 12 years old (I think)...it was my Uncles "Terminator" (that's all I remember of the name, my c...

  • Added: Apr 12, 2010
  • Length: 33:36
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Dr. Anton Treuer, Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University. Treuer is the author of “Ojibwe In Minnesota”, a new book published by the Min...

Bought by Bois Forte Tribal Community Radio and KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 12, 2010
  • Length: 02:51
  • Purchases: 2
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We talk with KAXE Member Tony Pierce from Grand Rapids - he had a wheat bagel with peanut butter and jelly, followed by coffee. He's working his wa...

  • Added: Apr 12, 2010
  • Length: 11:18