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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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
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From Feb. 16th, this includes John Latimer's Phenology Show and Talkbacks, wildlife biologist Bill Berg on winter predators and DNR non-game wildli...

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 59:37
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Josh Collins, son of the late Podipto founder John Collins, shares stories and unreleased recordings of Podipto

  • Added: Feb 16, 2010
  • Length: 24:02
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We cling to what we know, even things we'd rather let go of...

  • Added: Feb 16, 2010
  • Length: 02:15
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Getting married at a young age is often considered "bad practice," but our commentator Aaron Brown is an unusual case...

  • Added: Feb 16, 2010
  • Length: 03:49
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Guido and Heidi read quotes from people who are single, and want to change it...

  • Added: Feb 15, 2010
  • Length: 07:30
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Best-selling author Adriana Trigiani about her latest novel "Brava Valentine" and also about her family's history on the Iron Range of Minnesota.

  • Added: Feb 11, 2010
  • Length: 16:48
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It's Black History Month, and many Minnesotans assume African Americans didn't play a large roll in in MN History...WRONG! Barry Babcock, a local h...

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  • Added: Feb 10, 2010
  • Length: 12:02
  • Purchases: 3