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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7 Pieces

Local stories produced by KAXE/KBXE thanks to the generous support of contributors to the 1 day local journalism fundraiser.

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16 Pieces

A highlight of live music events for the upcoming week throughout the listening area along with a live music event and interviews.

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Two live, traveling, free music and spoken work events that highlight local musicians, writers, and storytellers, and support the local music scene.

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5 Pieces

The restoration and celebration of an extensive collection of rare vinyl recordings that showcase life and music in northern Minnesota.

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4 Pieces

Free concerts in KAXE's amphitheater on the Mississippi River.

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58 Pieces

NorthernCheapskate.com is frugal living website and radio feature from northern Minnesota dedicated to helping people save money every day.

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88 Pieces

'Northern Voices: Celebrating Ties to Minnesota's Northland,' shares sustainable practices, traditions, and indigenous and ancestral ways of life of Northern Minnesotans.

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18 Pieces

In the Nigaane Language Program at the Bug-O-Nay- Ge-Shig School near Bena, elementary students learn to speak the language of their ancestors.

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33 Pieces

We share stories from Our History during the Morning Show

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51 Pieces

Host Jim Gallagher covers canoe culture, people, adventurers, and crafters in Minnesota. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


Latest Pieces

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From Feb. 23rd, this hour includes John Latimer's Phenology Show and Talkbacks, plus DNR Botanist Chel Anderson on Snow Fleas and Owls (from WTIP, ...

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 53:12
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Is a surprise party a good idea? Guido asks, "What if...?"

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 03:12
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Scott Muskin and his MN Book Award nominated novel "The Annunciations of Hank Meyerson, Mama's Boy and Scholar."

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 20:03
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MN author Nicole Johns about her memoir about going to rehab for an eating disorder called "Purge: Rehab Diaries."

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 19:29
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We talk with Mark about his love of music beyond bluegrass

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 12:24
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Following your dreams and embracing your passion is something all of us should do - whether you wish you could build your own home or learn to play...

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 24:02
  • Purchases: 1
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From Feb. 16th, John's report on the change of nature in our lives.

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 12:07
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Each of Aaron's three sons has his own way of having fun...

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 02:39
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Guido talked about ways he "gets away" during the winter - one way is North, one way is South... That and Syracuse Basketball.

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 05:25

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 02:29