KMFY
KMFY-FM (96.9 FM) is a radio station licensed to Grand Rapids, Minnesota. KMFY covers the counties of Itasca, Aitkin, Cass and western St. Louis. KMFY broadcasts local weather, sports, local news, and community events.
| City | Grand Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Broadcast area | Itasca County, Iron Range |
| Frequency | 96.9 FM MHz |
| Branding | 96.9 KMFY |
| Slogan | The Best of the 80's, 90's and Now |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult Contemporary |
| Affiliations | ABC News Radio, Minnesota News Network, Minnesota Vikings |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Lamke Broadcasting |
| KOZY, KBAJ | |
| History | |
Former call signs | KXGR-FM, KNNS-FM,KFMY-FM (December 4–21, 1989) KMFY-FM (December 21, 1989–February 28, 1990) |
Call sign meaning | Comfy Cozy |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 146 meters (479 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live! |
| Website | KMFY website |
History
Originally KNNS, the radio station was sold to Bill and Carla Kirwin in 1989 by Mike and Mary Ives. It was renamed KMFY-FM. |In 2001, the station was sold to Mike and cindy Iaizzo who renamed it Itasca Broadcasting. |In 2012, KMFY-FM was sold to Jim and colleen Lamke, who renamed it Lamke Broadcasting.
Michelle Lee, a former news anchor at area NBC affiliate KBJR-TV started her broadcast career at KMFY.
KMFY is a sister station to Lamke Broadcasting's KOZY and KBAJ.
Line-Up
Mornings- Kathy Lynn, Afternoons- David Moody
Affiliations
KMFY-FM is affiliated with ABC News, Local Radio Networks, Minnesota News Network, Weatherology Weather Center, and the Vikings Radio Network.
External links
- KMFY in the FCC's FM station database
- KMFY on Radio-Locator
- KMFY in Nielsen Audio's FM station database