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2025 All-Christmas Stations

This list is sorted by state/province, then market. It will include stations that make a full switch of music elements of their format to All-Christmas music for at least a week through Christmas Day, with exceptions for weekend specialty shows.

CITYSTATIONSTARTFORMATNOTES
Ames, IA96.1 KNWM11/28Non-comm ChristianSatellite of KNWI
Britt, IAB10311/27AC
Burlington, IA93.5 KKMI11/17AC
Cedar Rapids, IALeo 136011/8Classic Hits
Cedar Rapids, IA104.5 KDAT11/21AC
Clinton, IA1390 KCLN???Soft Oldiesfirst noted 12/4
Cresco, IA102.3 KCZQ11/28Classic Hits
Davenport, IAMix 9611/7AC
Decorah, IA100.5 The Hawk11/12Hot ACFirst-time flipper
Des Moines, IA91.3 KDFR11/28Non-comm ChristianFamily Radio
Des Moines, IA104.1 EZ FM11/21AC
Des Moines, IALife 107.111/28Non-comm Christian
Dubuque, IA1370 KDTH11/28Soft Oldies
Dubuque, IASuper Hits 10611/26Classic Hits
Fort Dodge, IASnowy 99.7???ACFirst noted 12/4
Mason City, IA1490/96.7 KRIB11/28Classic HitsAM station and FM translator
Mason City, IA97.9 KCMR11/28Non-comm Christian
Mt. Pleasant, IA1130/98.5 KILJ11/26CountryAM station and FM translator
Parkersburg, IA99 The Wave11/28AC
Shenandoah, IA920 KYFR11/28Non-comm ChristianFamily Radio
Sioux City, IAKG9511/7AC
Spirit Lake, IA103.9 KUOO11/28AC
Waterloo, IALife 101.911/27Non-comm Christian
Waterloo, IACorn Country 106.512/1CountryKCVM-HD2 and translator
Winnipeg, MBKiSS 102.311/22Hot AC
Escanaba, MIKool 105.511/27Classic Hits
Houghton, MILite 96-311/1AC
Iron Mountain, MI94.3 The Breeze11/27AC
Marquette, MI94.1 The Breeze11/1AC
Marquette, MI106.1 The Sound11/1Classic HitsWFXD-HD4 and translator
Menominee, MI103.7 WHYB11/28Classic Hits
Sault Ste. Marie, MIOldies 9311/17Classic Hits
Sault Ste. Marie, MI102.3 Promise FM11/27Non-comm Christian
Alexandria, MNCool 94.311/28Classic Hits
Bemidji, MN1300/94.3 The Legends11/26Classic CountryAM station and FM translator
Bemidji, MN107.1 YourQ FM11/27Contemporary ChristianAt 5 p.m.
Buffalo, MN1360 KRWC11/28Full Service Classic Hits
Brainerd, MN95.9 Cash FM11/10Classic Country
Brainerd, MNCool 103.511/27Classic Hits
Cloquet, MN1230 WKLK12/8Soft OldiesWestwoodOne network
Duluth, MNLife 97.3 KDNW11/21Non-comm Christian
Fergus Falls, MNChannel 97711/28Contemporary Hits
Grand Rapids, MN1320/93.1 KOZY12/1OIdiesFirst-time flipper
Grand Rapids, MN88.1 KDGR11/21Non-comm ChristianNew 2025 sign-on
Satellite of KDNW
Grand Rapids, MN96.9 KMFY11/28AC
Harmony, MN88.3 WEQH11/27Non-comm ChristianPrayz Network
New 2025 sign-on
Hibbing, MN1240 WMFG12/8Soft OldiesWestwoodOne network
Hibbing, MN102.9 KRFG11/21Non-comm ChristianSatellite of KDNW
International Falls, MN1230/95.3 The Bear11/28Classic Hitsfirst time flip noted
AM station and FM translator
Luverne, MN800 KQAD11/24Classic Hitsfirst time flip noted
Mankato, MN93.1 KATO Hits11/28Classic Hits
Marshall, MN89.9 KRGM11/28Non-comm ChristianSatellite of KNWC-FM
Marshall, MN94.7 KKCK11/24CHR
Minneapolis, MN1030/97.9 WCTS11/28Non-comm ChristianAM station and FM translator; first flip since translator upgrade
Minneapolis, MN98.5 KTIS-FM11/27Non-comm Christian
Minneapolis, MNLove 10511/28ACWGVX/105.1, WLUP/105.3, and WWWM-FM/105.7
Minneapolis, MNKool10811/14Classic Hits
Montevideo, MN96.7 KRAM-LP11/26AC/AAA
Ortonville, MN1350/94.5 KDIO11/28Classic CountryAM station and FM translator
Perham, MNLakes 99.511/28AC
Rochester, MNY10511/21AC
St. Cloud, MNSpirit 92.911/27Non-comm ChristianAt 7 p.m.
St. Cloud, MNLite 99.911/21AC
Walker, MN1570/93.7 KAKK11/21between formatsFirst-time flipper
Alliance, NEKCOW 1400/92.511/15Classic HitsAM station and FM translator
Burwell, NE89.5 KGRU12/1Non-comm ChristianGood News Radio
Columbus, NE90.5 KGKD12/1Non-comm ChristianGood News Radio
Fremont, NEBest Mix 105.5???ACfirst noted 11/23
Grand Island, NE99.7 K259CZ12/1stuntingchanging format
KRGI-HD3 and translator
Hastings, NE1230/104.1 KHAS11/27Oldiesfirst time flip noted
AM station and FM translator
Lincoln, NEMix 103.311/15ACKFRX-HD2 and translator
Lincoln, NEB107.311/21AC
Norfolk, NE90.9 KPNO12/1Non-comm ChristianGood News Radio
North Platte, NEKOOQ 1410/98.511/15Classic HitsAM station and FM translator
O’Neill, NE105.3 KGRD12/1Non-comm ChristianGood News Radio
Omaha, NESanta Baby 118011/24SportsApparently changing format
Omaha, NELife 100.711/28Non-comm Christian
Omaha, NEStar 104.511/1AC
Wayne, NE1590/98.9 The City11/27Classic HitsAM station and FM translator
Bismarck, NDMix 92.911/7AC
Dickinson, ND90.7 KSLS11/28Non-comm ChristianSatellite of KSLT
Fargo, NDLife 97.911/27Non-comm Christian
Fargo, ND101.9 Jack Frost FM11/24Classic Hits
Fargo, ND106.9 The Eagle11/28Classic Hits
Grand Forks, ND104.3 Cities FM11/7AC
Minot, NDMix 99.911/7AC
Minot, ND106.9 KHTZ-HD211/5NewNew HD subchannel
Aberdeen, SDSunny 97.711/28Classic Hits
Chamberlain, SD89.9 KGRJ12/1Non-comm ChristianGood News Radio
Gregory, SD88.9 KGGY12/1Non-comm ChristianGood News Radio
Milbank, SD1510/95.1 KMSD11/28Classic HitsAM station and FM translator
Miller, SD89.3 KGRL12/1Non-comm ChristianGood News Radio
Mitchell, SD88.1 KGRH12/1Non-comm ChristianGood News Radio
Mitchell, SDMore 95.5???ACKMIT-HD2 and translator
Mitchell, SDPure Oldies 103.511/21OldiesKMIT-HD3 and translator
Pierre, SD90.3 KSLP11/28Non-comm Christiansatellite of KSLT
Rapid City, SDZ 106.311/12Classic Hits
Rapid City, SDLife 107.1 KSLT11/28Non-comm Christian
Sioux Falls, SD95.7 KELO-FM11/3ACCallsign moving from 101.9
Sioux Falls, SDLife 96.511/28Non-comm Christian
Watertown, SDStar 98.111/28ACKPHR-HD2 and translator
Antigo, WILakes 98.711/24Classic HitsAM station and FM translator
Appleton, WI1280 WNAM12/8Soft OldiesWestwoodOne network
Appleton, WI91.9 The Family11/27Non-comm ChristianAt 10 p.m.
Appleton, WI103.9 WVBO11/28Classic Hits
Ashland, WI91.9 WDNW11/21Non-comm ChristianSatellite of KDNW
Baraboo, WIB102.911/15AC
Beaver Dam, WI95.3 WBEV-FM11/27Full Service AC
Crandon, WI103.9 WEQC11/27Non-comm ChristianPrayz Network
Eau Claire, WIGreatest Hits 98.111/28Classic Hits
Eau Claire, WI99.9 The Family11/27Non-comm ChristianAt 10 p.m.
Eau Claire, WI101.5 WWJC11/27Non-comm ChristianPrayz Network
Fond du Lac, WISunny 97.711/27AC
Fort Atkinson, WI107.3 WSJY11/2AC
Green Bay, WI91.5 The Family11/27Non-comm ChristianAt 10 p.m.
La Crosse, WIClassic Hits-mas 94.711/14Classic Hits
La Crosse, WIMix 96.1 & 97.911/2ACStations have combined formats since 2024
La Crosse, WI104.9 WEQL11/27Non-comm ChristianPrayz Network
Lake Geneva, WILake 96.111/26AC
Lancaster, WI88.1 WJTY11/27Non-comm ChristianFamily Life Radio
Madison, WIRewind 92.111/7Classic Hits
Madison, WILife 102.511/27Non-comm Christian
Madison, WIMix 105.112/1Hot AC
Melrose, WI91.5 WEQM11/27Non-comm ChristianPrayz Network
New 2025 sign-on
Merrill, WIBluejay 96.311/24Classic HitsAM station and FM translator
Milwaukee, WI88.1 WMWK11/28Non-comm ChristianFamily Radio
Milwaukee, WI92.9/102.5 The Family11/27Non-comm ChristianAt 10 p.m.
Translators of WEMK/1460
Milwaukee, WIB97-311/3ACFollows recent format change; last flipped in 2003
Milwaukee, WI106.9 WRXS-mas11/21Oldies
Minocqua, WI95.9 The Island11/28AC
River Falls, WI1550/106.3 WEVR11/28Light ACSeparate AM and FM stations
Shawano, WI960/96.1 WTCH11/24CountryAM station and FM translator
Sheboygan, WI91.3 The Family11/27Non-comm ChristianAt 10 p.m.
Sheboygan, WILake 98.111/27AC
Sheboygan, WI98.9 WEMP11/15Easy Listening
Sparta, WI89.3 WEQS11/27Non-comm ChristianPrayz Network
Sturgeon Bay, WI96.7 WBDK11/7Classic Hits
Tomahawk, WI100.9 WEQR11/27Non-comm ChristianPrayz Network
Waupaca, WILakes 92.7???Classic Hitsfirst noted 11/23
Wausau, WI88.5 The Family11/27Non-comm ChristianAt 10 p.m.
Wausau, WI89Q11/27Non-comm ChristianAlso 11/21-11/22
Wausau, WI97.9 WSPT11/28Classic Hits
Westby, WI103.9 WTPN11/27Non-comm ChristianPrayz Network
Westfield, WI90.5 WEQW11/27Non-comm ChristianPrayz Network

Key dates/days of week in 2025 calendar year:
Saturday, Nov. 1: 4 flips
Friday, Nov. 7: 7 flips (First Friday of November)
Friday, Nov. 14: 2 flips (Second Friday of November)
Friday, Nov. 21: 12 flips (Friday before Thanksgiving)
Thursday, Nov. 27: 33 flips (Thanksgiving)
Friday, Nov. 28: 37 flips (Black Friday)
Monday, Dec. 1: 12 flips
Friday, Dec. 5 (First Friday of December)

This list only includes stations in the Upper Midwest. For other parts of the country, check out Radio-Locator’s list.

See stations that went all-Christmas in: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014,
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001

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