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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Historian Cecelia McKeig joins "Area Voices" to discuss her lates "BERMIDJI" book and the future of photo preservation.

  • Added: Dec 20, 2023
  • Length: 12:36
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Cindy Kolling joined "Area Voices" to discuss her two latest exhibits and why art is important in everyone's life.

  • Added: Dec 20, 2023
  • Length: 12:03
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Minnesota musician Mike Kota about her new EP, "Turning A Corner" and highlighting Minnesota arti...

Bought by WGZS


  • Added: Dec 20, 2023
  • Length: 01:46:43
  • Purchases: 1
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We’re watching the stars this week on Stay Human, making the most of the longest nights of the year. We’ll celebrate the solstice in story, song a...

Bought by KICI Iowa City and WTIP


  • Added: Dec 20, 2023
  • Length: 59:44
  • Purchases: 2
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Photographer Travis Novitsky and astrophysicist Annette S. Lee collaborate on a book celebrating the science of and our connections to the northern...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2023
  • Length: 12:00
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring an interview with Minnesota musician Mae Simpson about her debut album "Chandelier & Bloom" and highlighting Minnes...

Bought by WGZS


  • Added: Dec 12, 2023
  • Length: 01:46:55
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Stay Human, Terry O’Brien explains what happens when you’re lost in the labyrinth. Robert Jevne, recovering from surgery that caused ...

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Dec 12, 2023
  • Length: 59:53
  • Purchases: 1
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Minnesota writer and music critic Nate Patrin examines the history of pop songs in films in his new book "The Needle and the Lens."

  • Added: Dec 08, 2023
  • Length: 11:09
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Elizabeth Rockstad of Ada discussed her mosaic art and how she discovered a talent for it, almost by accident.

  • Added: Dec 08, 2023
  • Length: 10:18
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On the latest installment of What We're Reading, Grand Rapids Area Library children's librarian Tracy Kampa reviewed two new picture books, a graph...

  • Added: Dec 06, 2023
  • Length: 10:01