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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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
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring Minnesota artists in an eclectic mix of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and world music including Little Bobby, Ditch Bir...

Bought by WGZS


  • Added: Dec 06, 2023
  • Length: 01:51:42
  • Purchases: 1
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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