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

A series that documents stories told by people affected by the pandemic.

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113 Pieces

Realgoodwords : conversations with Minnesota writers that explore the stories and the inspiration behind them.

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296 Pieces

This program consists of guest essays from local writers and essayists, read by the writer. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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2 Pieces

A look into the personal histories, stories, and notable contributions of MN indigenous women. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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56 Pieces

A look into the impact of women leaders and women's leadership roles in Minnesota. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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12 Pieces

A lot was happening the summer of 1967. In this series, Producer Grant Frashier looks back at ten events of the summer of love and tells the history around it in 90 seconds.

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10 Pieces

The Arts in Northern MN

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852 Pieces

A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day.

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29 Pieces

The Great Northern Radio Show is a live stage production featuring musicians, storytellers, history, radio theater, and plenty of local flavor from the communities of Northern Minnesota.

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51 Pieces

Phenology is the rhythmic, biological nature of events as they relate to climate.


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...

Bought by KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, KFAI Minneapolis, and WTIP


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