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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6 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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779 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

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Playwright Jeremiah Liend is a recipient of the Region 2 Arts Grant to produce his original play "Irresponsible Men, Irresponsible Women." He discu...

  • Added: Mar 27, 2024
  • Length: 13:55
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Today on Stay Human, UMD senior Aristotle Taylor talks about performing in drag, octogenarian Jane Gilbert goes shopping for a bra, Dan Hegstad exp...

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Mar 25, 2024
  • Length: 57:11
  • Purchases: 1
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Visual artist Rachel Breen’s exhibit “Reassemble” at the Watermark Art Center ends March 23 with a workshop and closing lecture.

  • Added: Mar 21, 2024
  • Length: 13:09
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KAXE's weekly live music spotlight features Davina & The Vagabonds, Bruce Archer, John Gorka, and The International Treasures with Nikki Lemire.

  • Added: Mar 21, 2024
  • Length: 02:10
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Grand Rapids Area Library children's librarian Tracy Kampa reviews and recommends new children's books of interest for "What We're Reading."

  • Added: Mar 19, 2024
  • Length: 10:01
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Centerstage Minnesota featuring a tribute to Gary Burger with friends, fellow musicians and family sharing stories and music by Gary. Also highligh...

Bought by WGZS


  • Added: Mar 18, 2024
  • Length: 01:51:43
  • Purchases: 1
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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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KAXE's weekly live music spotlight features St. Patrick's Day music from Teague & The Paddy Wagon, LaPlant Road, The Mississippi Sawyers with Erika...

  • Added: Mar 14, 2024
  • Length: 02:10
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Writer Robert Saxton turns bedtime stories into his debut novel of suspense, adventure, and wilderness awareness.

  • Added: Mar 12, 2024
  • Length: 13:40