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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7 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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782 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


  • Added: Jul 02, 2015
  • Length: 06:31
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At Northland Community School in Remer, Lacey Riopelle's 4th graders recently wrote and recorded haiku poetry using the traditional Japanese three ...

  • Added: Jul 02, 2015
  • Length: 01:06
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Kari Hedlund talks about Tapes 'N Tapes and features their song "Hang Them All" from their 2008 release "Walk It Off".

  • Added: Jul 02, 2015
  • Length: 04:32
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If you find yourself with extra time while waiting for kids, etc.. here are a few ideas to make the best use of that time.

  • Added: Jul 01, 2015
  • Length: 03:34
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How to deal with remorse after you've bought something you really did not need and how to stop this from happening again.

  • Added: Jul 01, 2015
  • Length: 02:07
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Small steps you can make that will help you live greener: re-useable shopping bags, re-purpose items creatively, buy less packaging and processed f...

  • Added: Jul 01, 2015
  • Length: 03:47
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5 major mistakes to avoid with your personal finances: retirement, debt, spending, insurance and paying attention.

  • Added: Jul 01, 2015
  • Length: 03:38
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Ann Meaney is a sculptor from St. Paul. She talks with John Bauer about her art and the subject of suicide.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Jun 30, 2015
  • Length: 07:59
  • Purchases: 1
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Part 2 of John Bauer's conversation with Marley Kaul about creating art for healing and mental illness.

  • Added: Jun 30, 2015
  • Length: 07:20
Caption: Marley Kaul
John Bauer talks with Bemidji artist, Marley Kaul about the piece he painted in honor of John's daughter, Megan.

  • Added: Jun 30, 2015
  • Length: 09:53