KWLM explained

KWLM
City:Willmar, Minnesota
Branding:"News/Talk 1340 AM & 96.3 FM"
Airdate:1940
Frequency:1340 kHz
Format:News/Talk
Translator:96.3 K242CF (Willmar)[1]
101.1 K266CM (Sunburg)
Language:English
Power:1,000 watts unlimited
Class:C
Facility Id:35377
Coordinates:45.1333°N -95.0431°W
Callsign Meaning:WiLlmar, Minnesota
Owner:Lakeland Broadcasting Company
Sister Stations:KLFN, KOLV, KQIC
Webcast:Listen Live
Website:KWLM Online
Affiliations:ABC News Radio
NBC News Radio
Compass Media Networks
Premiere Networks
Westwood One
Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Vikings
Licensing Authority:FCC

KWLM (1340 AM, "News/Talk 1340 AM & 96.3 FM") is an American radio station licensed to serve the community of Willmar, Minnesota, since 1940. The station was assigned the call sign "KWLM" by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

The station's broadcast license is held by Lakeland Broadcasting Company. KWLM is one of four stations in the Lakeland Broadcasting Group, which includes KLFN ("106.5 The Train"), KOLV ("Big Country 100.1"), and KQIC ("Q102").

Programming

KWLM broadcasts a news/talk radio format. On-air personalities include Bill Dean, Todd Bergeth, and J.P. Cola. The station airs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA basketball and Willmar High School sporting events.

Alumni

Jack Lynch served the community for nearly 50 years as an on-air personality for KWLM. In addition, Lynch served on hospital and school boards as well as serving as mayor of Willmar from 1973 until 1976. Lynch died in 1999.

Translators

KWLM programming is also carried on two broadcast translator stations to extend or improve the coverage area of the station.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Huge Number of AM Revitalization FM Translator Deals Filed with FCC, Including New York, L.A. Plans.