Christensen Broadcasting’s commercial Contemporary Christian format “KD Radio” is now airing on a third signal in southwestern Minnesota.
Author: Jon Ellis
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Legacy Communications has landed another “Jett” in Nebraska carrying a commercial Contemporary Christian format.
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Weekly Log: Longtime Minneapolis Meteorologist Retires
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FCC Monitor: Another Request to Review Iowa LPFM Denial
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FCC Monitor: MPR’s KSJR-FM at Reduced Power
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