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.

Series

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10 Pieces

A series that documents stories told by people affected by the pandemic.

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113 Pieces

Realgoodwords : conversations with Minnesota writers that explore the stories and the inspiration behind them.

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296 Pieces

This program consists of guest essays from local writers and essayists, read by the writer. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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2 Pieces

A look into the personal histories, stories, and notable contributions of MN indigenous women. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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56 Pieces

A look into the impact of women leaders and women's leadership roles in Minnesota. Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and by the people of Minnesota.

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12 Pieces

A lot was happening the summer of 1967. In this series, Producer Grant Frashier looks back at ten events of the summer of love and tells the history around it in 90 seconds.

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10 Pieces

The Arts in Northern MN

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852 Pieces

A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day.

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29 Pieces

The Great Northern Radio Show is a live stage production featuring musicians, storytellers, history, radio theater, and plenty of local flavor from the communities of Northern Minnesota.

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51 Pieces

Phenology is the rhythmic, biological nature of events as they relate to climate.


Latest Pieces

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The history of Mary Gibbs and Itasca State Park & her showdown with the lumber industry as told by historian Dr. Janet Rith-Najarian.

  • Added: Apr 21, 2010
  • Length: 18:07
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John Latimer shares his observations of the change of nature in our lives.

  • Added: Apr 21, 2010
  • Length: 12:59
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This includes John Latimer's Phenology Report and Talk Backs. Plus Forest Ecologist Harry Hutchins talks with John Latimer about his birding expedi...

  • Added: Apr 21, 2010
  • Length: 58:57
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Patty Feld, the director of The Edge Center for the Arts in Bigfork, talked with us about their classical music series.

  • Added: Apr 21, 2010
  • Length: 04:22
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A walk with Guido's dog, Basil, and a poop accident. Keep your hands clean!

  • Added: Apr 19, 2010
  • Length: 05:17
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Dogs often enjoy many of the same benefits as children...Aaron's Grandpa event pulled the camper out west so the dogs had a place to sleep...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2010
  • Length: 03:48
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John Bauer and Heidi Holtan talked with "Monster" Mike Schultz from Kimball, now living in Pillager, MN. He's raced Motorcross since 1997, and Snoc...

Bought by KVSC


  • Added: Apr 16, 2010
  • Length: 16:01
  • Purchases: 1
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We talk with KAXE Member Maria Edington in Grand Rapids, who has one of the best laughs we've ever heard. She had a hay bale breakfast...

  • Added: Apr 16, 2010
  • Length: 13:56
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Erik Brandt and the Urban Hillbilly Quartet are a St. Paul based Americana roots-rock band who just released their 7th album, "Bring in the Sails,"...

Bought by KFAI Minneapolis


  • Added: Apr 16, 2010
  • Length: 26:52
  • Purchases: 1
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This week on Centerstage MN we’ll be joined in-studio by Eric Brandt and the Urban Hillbilly Quartet for live music and conversation. The Urban Hi...

Bought by KMSU and KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 16, 2010
  • Length: 55:17
  • Purchases: 2