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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295 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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Talking with Rayna Churchill-Mattinas and Pete Gahbow about the Oji-Cree Round Dance Invitational across from Grand Casino Mille Lacs this Fri and ...

  • Added: Mar 09, 2010
  • Length: 10:19
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Barbara Bunch, local historian and volunteer for the Itasca County Historical Society, has put together an exhibit about the history of the Suomi a...

  • Added: Mar 09, 2010
  • Length: 13:28
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[part of our 'fundspiel' fundraiser - all pledge pitching has been removed] Matt Ray is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Embarr...

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 01:17:09
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Heidi talks with William Kent Krueger about "Heaven's Keep"

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 14:58
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Heidi Holtan talks with MN Author Kate Ledger about "Remedies"

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 17:13
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From Feb 23rd, John shares his observations of the change of nature in our lives.

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 10:29
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From Feb. 23rd, this hour includes John Latimer's Phenology Show and Talkbacks, plus DNR Botanist Chel Anderson on Snow Fleas and Owls (from WTIP, ...

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 53:12
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Is a surprise party a good idea? Guido asks, "What if...?"

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 03:12
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Scott Muskin and his MN Book Award nominated novel "The Annunciations of Hank Meyerson, Mama's Boy and Scholar."

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 20:03
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MN author Nicole Johns about her memoir about going to rehab for an eating disorder called "Purge: Rehab Diaries."

  • Added: Mar 03, 2010
  • Length: 19:29