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Category: Format changes
SW Minnesota Radio Station Flips to Rock Following Sale
KCLP/101.1 (Luverne), formerly KLQL, has flipped to “The Rock Farm” following its recent sale to Christensen Broadcasting LUV LLC.
Nebraska Station Flipping to Sports Talk/Rock Hybrid
A station in Nebraska’s Tri-Cities is adding daytime sports talk shows from Omaha while retaining its current Rock playlist at other times.
Cedar Rapids Station Switches from Rooster to Pig
Flinn Broadcasting’s KRQN/107.1 (Vinton-Cedar Rapids) is now carrying “Radio Pig,” a Classic Hits format that began at one of Flinn’s stations in Memphis.
Contemporary Christian Format Expands in Southwestern Minn.
Christensen Broadcasting’s commercial Contemporary Christian format “KD Radio” is now airing on a third signal in southwestern Minnesota.
Another “Jett” Lands in Nebraska: McCook Station Changes Format
Legacy Communications has landed another “Jett” in Nebraska carrying a commercial Contemporary Christian format.
Northern Minn. Station Drops Block Programming for Variety Hits
A 100kW tribal radio station in northern Minnesota has dropped blocks of different music genres in favor of Variety Hits.
Neb. Public Media Buying KOOO to Extend Service to Omaha (Updated)
Nebraska Public Media is buying a radio station in the Omaha market, extending its radio network to the state’s largest city for the first time.
Manitowoc’s WOMT Marks 100 Years with FM Simulcast
Seehafer Broadcasting’s WOMT/1240 (Manitowoc) is celebrating its 100th anniversary with an expansion to FM.
“Jett FM” Lands in Grand Island after Christmas Stunting
Legacy Communications has debuted a Contemporary Christian format on K259CZ/99.7 (Grand Island) and KRGI-FM-HD3 after a month of stunting with Christmas music.