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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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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6 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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779 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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Centerstage Minnesota featuring Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Nooky Jones, Vicki Emers...

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  • Added: Nov 15, 2023
  • Length: 01:47:47
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Join us on Stay Human for stories from area veterans, in honor of Veterans Day. We’ll hear from DJ the DJ, Matthew Miltich, Annie Humphrey and mor...

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  • Added: Nov 14, 2023
  • Length: 59:49
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Bemidji Community Theater's production begins this weekend, and Paul Loxtercamp gave us a behind-the-scenes look at the play.

  • Added: Nov 09, 2023
  • Length: 08:20
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Minnesota musician Nate Sipe from Pert Near Sandstone, and highlighting Minnesota artists in an e...

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  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 01:51:27
  • Purchases: 1
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Mary Overlie joined "Area Voices" to discuss the new singer/songwriter series LoonBird Cafe, a seasonal showcase for Northern Minnesota musical tal...

  • Added: Nov 02, 2023
  • Length: 09:54
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It’s home repair made simple this week on Stay Human. Stories from fearless do-it-yourselfers, with helpful tips on how to, and how not to. Tune ...

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  • Added: Oct 31, 2023
  • Length: 59:29
  • Purchases: 1
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Minnesota musician Lucy Michelle her new solo album and highlighting Minnesota artists in an ecle...

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  • Added: Oct 31, 2023
  • Length: 01:51:46
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“Power & Light” marks novelist Will Weaver’s return to the themes of “Red Earth, White Earth” and “Sweet Land.”

  • Added: Oct 31, 2023
  • Length: 09:56
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Candy Christensen is the gallery instructor and manages public relations for the Hubbard County Developmental Achievement Center in Park Rapids. Th...

  • Added: Oct 26, 2023
  • Length: 08:25
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Grand Rapids Area Library children's librarian Tracy Kampa reviews and recommends new children's books of interest for "What We're Reading."

  • Added: Oct 24, 2023
  • Length: 10:33