Area Voices

Series produced by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota

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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.

Area Voices explores the arts, culture, and history of Northern Minnesota. Through in-depth interviews, hosts of Northern Community Radio's Morning Show keep you up-to-date on the local arts scene, help you stay informed on cultural happenings, and transport you to Minnesota's storied past. Connecting listeners to the area's unique cultural heritage and the experience of life in Northern Minnesota. All in a week's work on Area Voices.

Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.


777 Pieces

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Darcy Brambrink joins “Area Voices” to discuss her exhibit and workshop at Crossing Arts Alliance in Brainerd. Brambrink encourages others to pay a...

  • Added: Mar 15, 2024
  • Length: 11:52
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Director Jake Anderson joined "Area Voices" to discuss Grand Rapids Players upcoming production of “Firebringer” and what it’s like bringing a new ...

  • Added: Mar 14, 2024
  • Length: 11:20
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Having just moved to the Bemidji area, Amelia Kaiser has found a new home and new sources of inspiration for art.

  • Added: Mar 06, 2024
  • Length: 13:40
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Bickey Bender of Park Rapids discusses working in a variety of mediums and encouraging others to find their artistic voice.

  • Added: Feb 28, 2024
  • Length: 10:30
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Patricia Lintner from Brainerd discusses her artistic journey from California to Minnesota and how she fell in love with teaching art.

  • Added: Feb 21, 2024
  • Length: 13:22
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The Nemeth Art Center in Park Rapids board member Amy Thielen and current artist-in-residence Marian Bull join Area Voices to discuss the residency...

  • Added: Feb 14, 2024
  • Length: 12:35
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Festival Director Jacob White joins 'Area Voices' to discuss the second Ely Film Festival going on Feb. 8-11

  • Added: Feb 07, 2024
  • Length: 11:19
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Director Derrick Houle joins "Area Voices" to discuss the upcoming Bemidji Community Theater production of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" with c...

  • Added: Feb 02, 2024
  • Length: 12:57
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Brainerd musician Kelley Smith joins "Area Voices" to discuss her upcoming Bemidji show and look back at her 2023.

  • Added: Jan 29, 2024
  • Length: 11:30
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Armory Arts and Events Center welcomes artists of all kind to perform at their monthly Open Mic Night event.

  • Added: Jan 18, 2024
  • Length: 11:15
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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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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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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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Eric Sundeen joined 'Area Voices' to discuss the work that goes into putting on a percussion ensemble.

  • Added: Dec 01, 2023
  • Length: 09:31
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Gillian Bedford discussed her upcoming exhibit at Watermark Art Center and where she finds inspiration. There will be an opening reception 5-7 p.m....

  • Added: Dec 01, 2023
  • Length: 08:47
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Park Rapids artist Dawn Rossbach joins ‘Area Voices’ to discuss her work and the growth of the Park Rapids art scene.

  • Added: Nov 27, 2023
  • Length: 12:33
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On "Area Voices," we interviewed painter Tracy Miller to discuss her upcoming Holiday Open Studio event and her history with art.

  • Added: Nov 20, 2023
  • Length: 09:19
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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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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