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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“My favorite hour of the year.” Children’s librarian Tracy Kampa is back to celebrate another year of the Newbery, Caldecott and other American Lib...

  • Added: Jan 17, 2024
  • Length: 08:03
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring members of the Minnesota band Rhino Shrine chatting about their new EP "Seeing Everything". Also highlighting Minne...

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  • Added: Jan 16, 2024
  • Length: 01:45:47
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Theater Director Jake Anderson says Grand Rapids Players' "InsomniActs 5" is a low-stakes way to try out theater and doesn't require any acting exp...

  • Added: Jan 11, 2024
  • Length: 08:12
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KAXE's weekly Minnesota live music spotlight features MorningBird, FINICK, Annie Humphrey and Corey Medina & Brothers, and the Jason Waldron Band.

  • Added: Jan 10, 2024
  • Length: 02:10
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring members of the Minnesota band Maygen & the Birdwatcher live in the studio playing live music and chatting about the...

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  • Added: Jan 09, 2024
  • Length: 01:49:46
  • Purchases: 1
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Writer Joe Prosit shares his experience with “do-it-yourself” publishing and reveals his new cyberpunk sci-fi trilogy called “From Order."

  • Added: Jan 09, 2024
  • Length: 10:43
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Tune in for stories from friends and neighbors on Stay Human, our weekly mix of words and music. This week, Carolyn King completes her list, Jess ...

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  • Added: Jan 09, 2024
  • Length: 59:35
  • Purchases: 1
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A follow-up to his 2017 memoir “Deep Woods, Wild Waters,” Douglas Woods shares more of experiences in the natural world in “A Wild Path.”

  • Added: Jan 03, 2024
  • Length: 10:48
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New books from authors Karen Berger, Candace Fleming, and Ellen Oh are among the latest books recommended by Grand Rapids Area Library children’s l...

  • Added: Jan 02, 2024
  • Length: 10:19
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We’re turning the page to 2024 on Stay Human. Tune in New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day for stories from friends and neighbors. Carol Hepakoski tel...

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  • Added: Jan 02, 2024
  • Length: 59:44
  • Purchases: 1