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

Local independent producer David McDonald recently returned to Grand Rapids, Minnesota after serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Morocco from 2012 to 2014. During his service, he interviewed over 40 fellow Peace Corps Volunteers as well as recorded a fascinating variety of audio from all over Morocco.

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252 Pieces

Radio essays recorded in the writer's own voice. As of July 1, 2015, Acoustic Stories will continue as Arts Review.

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1 Piece

Each week host Bobbie Kleffman talks with people who have a passion for horses.

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8 Pieces

A live style and fashion show produced by and including Anishinaabe and BIPOC designers and models and radio interviews with artists who participated.

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784 Pieces

Area Voices explores the arts, culture, and history of Northern Minnesota. Through in-depth interviews, hosts of Northern Community Radio's Morning Show connect listeners to the area's unique cultural heritage and the experience of life in northern Minnesota. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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41 Pieces

Reviews from a wide variety of arts venues and events around Minnesota.

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61 Pieces

Radio essays recorded in the writer's own voice about topics related to Minnesota arts culture and history. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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5 Pieces

The annual Bemijigamaag Powwow brings together natives and non-natives to celebrate the tradition of the powwow and community. Presented by Ampers and supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

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40 Pieces

Between You & Me Podcast will produce and create content relevant to the daily life and culture of Northern Minnesota. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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148 Pieces

Between You and Me is our weekly get together, a mix of music and conversation. Including commentaries from regular contributors like Aaron Brown, Guido and The Last Word


Latest Pieces

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High up on that list of the shocks of aging is the first time a cop calls you "sir."

  • Added: Mar 29, 2010
  • Length: 03:14
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Aaron says that driving really fast requires less planning than better time management...

  • Added: Mar 29, 2010
  • Length: 03:51
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Don't take away Guido's plastic cap-gun or he'll just use a hammer and then go to a peace march...

  • Added: Mar 29, 2010
  • Length: 05:07
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We talk with KAXE Member Debbie Warne-Jacobson from Puposky - she hadn't had her daily 48oz of Green Smoothie...yet.

  • Added: Mar 26, 2010
  • Length: 15:40
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Bemidji singer, songwriter and community organizer Shannon Murray on the 3rd Annual SisterSong: A Celebration of Women and Their Music, March 27th ...

  • Added: Mar 26, 2010
  • Length: 16:17
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John Latimer shares his observations of the change in nature in our lives. Plus bonus content: a video of John talking about Pussy Willows in March!

  • Added: Mar 25, 2010
  • Length: 14:58
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Julie Klassen about her book of historical fiction that's been nominated for a Minnesota Book Award, "The Silent Governess."

  • Added: Mar 25, 2010
  • Length: 15:36
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Andrea LeVasseur, Archeologist and Historian at the Chippewa National Forest, talks about the history of the Supervisor's Headquarters in the CNF a...

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Mar 25, 2010
  • Length: 14:23
  • Purchases: 1
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The unusual Jewels-In-Fiber art by Marion Hunziger-Larsen. Marion will present a program about her work and that of other fiber artists this Friday...

Bought by mnartists.org


  • Added: Mar 25, 2010
  • Length: 08:09
  • Purchases: 1
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There's a difference between "a smile" and an actual smile, Aaron calls it his "work smile" or a "strategic deployment of teeth."

  • Added: Mar 22, 2010
  • Length: 03:43