KASM
KASM (1150 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve Albany, Minnesota, United States. The station, established in 1950, is currently owned by Lucas Carpenter, through licensee Crystal Media Group, LLC. KASM broadcasts a news-talk radio format. It receives reports from Brownfield Ag News network and the Minnesota Farm Network. It also carries Albany High School Huskies boys' and girls' athletics, including football, basketball, and hockey.
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| Frequency | 1150 kHz (HD Radio via KDDG-HD2) |
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| Branding | 1150 AM KASM |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/Talk |
| Ownership | |
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| KDDG, WQPM, KLCI, WLKX, KBGY | |
| History | |
First air date | November 20, 1950[1] |
| Technical information[2] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 33464 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 2,100 watts (day) 21 watts (night) |
Transmitter coordinates | 45°37′53″N 94°36′0″W / 45.63139°N 94.60000°W |
| Translator | 107.7 K299BT (Albany)[3] |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.mykasm.com |
KASM (1150 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve Albany, Minnesota, United States. The station, established in 1950,[1] is currently owned by Lucas Carpenter, through licensee Crystal Media Group, LLC.
KASM broadcasts a news-talk radio format.[4] It receives reports from Brownfield Ag News network and the Minnesota Farm Network. [5] It also carries Albany High School Huskies boys' and girls' athletics, including football, basketball, and hockey.[6]
History
[edit]KASM is a "heritage" radio station that officially signed on the air on November 20, 1950, licensed to Albany, Minnesota.[7] For several decades, the station was owned and operated by the Wester family. However, in 2023, the station was acquired by Crystal Media Group, LLC, led by Lucas Carpenter.[8] A central figure in KASM's history was Cliff Mitchell, who served as the station's Farm Director for 50 years, beginning in 1952. Mitchell was legendary for his 2:00 a.m. wake-up calls and his presence on programs like the "Dairyland Quiz" and "Party Line."[9] His work helped KASM develop its unique identity as "The Dependable Neighbor."
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Directory of Radio Stations in the United States and Canada". Broadcasting Yearbook 1979. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1979. p. C-115.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KASM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "K299BT Facility Record". REC Networks. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved June 24, 2009.
- ^ "On-Air Schedule". KASM Radio Network. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "KASM Sports Broadcast Schedule". KASM Radio Network. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "Facility Details for KASM (Facility ID 33464)". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "AM Station Profile: KASM". FCC Public Inspection Files. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "Cliff Mitchell Hall of Fame Induction". Pavek Museum. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
External links
[edit]- KASM official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 33464 (KASM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KASM in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
- Facility details for Facility ID 147518 (K299BT) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- K299BT at FCCdata.org
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