KBTO is a country music

Country music

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 radio station

Radio station

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 in Bottineau, North Dakota

Bottineau, North Dakota

As of the census of 2000, there were 2,336 people, 979 households, and 550 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,230.0 people per square mile . There were 1,114 housing units at an average density of 1,063.4 per square mile...

. The station also targets Minot, North Dakota

Minot, North Dakota

Minot is a city located in north central North Dakota in the United States. It is most widely known for the Air Force base located approximately 15 miles north of the city. With a population of 40,888 at the 2010 census, Minot is the fourth largest city in the state...

, with a rimshot signal

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The main offices and KBTO studios are located west of town at 1120 Highway 5 West. The transmitter and tower are northeast of town.

KBTO's owner, Programmer's Broadcasting

Programmer's Broadcasting

Programmer's Broadcasting is a small radio broadcasting company based in Bottineau, North Dakota. The main offices and KBTO studios are located west of town at 1120 Highway 5 West....

, also owns KWGO

KWGO

KWGO is a radio station licensed to serve Burlington, North Dakota, USA. The station is owned by Programmer's Broadcasting...

 102.9 (Adult Contemporary) in Burlington

Burlington, North Dakota

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, and KTZU

KTZU

KTZU is a classic rock radio station in Velva, North Dakota, USA, also serving Minot. KTZU began transmission in April 2005, and broadcasts The Bob and Tom Show during the mornings...

 94.9 (Classic rock

Classic rock

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) in Minot.

Notable public service efforts have included "Are You Tough Enough to Wear Pink?", a 2007 campaign rallying the rodeo and western industry to raise money and awareness for breast cancer treatment and research. The campaign ultimately raised over $26,000 for a new cancer exercise rehabilitation center at the Minot Family YMCA.