KPRM
Encyclopedia
KPRM is a radio station
in Park Rapids, Minnesota
. It has a classic country
format, from Dial Global
. Locally, it broadcasts the popular "Coffee Talk" morning show, and is currently simulcasted on KDKK
, WBKK
and KAKK
.
National news comes from the CBS Radio
network.
. All their studios, offices, and transmitters are on the east side of Park Rapids, near the intersection of Highways 34 and 4.
In 2006, Ed and Carol De La Hunt were inducted into the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
(FCC) to increase their transmitter power to 50,000 watts. This would increase their signal across northwest Minnesota
and eastern North Dakota
.
That permit was granted by the FCC on July 21, 2009.
(easy listening 97.5), and KXKK
(country music 92.5). They also own KKWB-FM in Bemidji, Minnesota
, KAKK
(1570) and KQKK
(101.9) in Walker, Minnesota
, and KVKK
(1070) in Verndale, Minnesota
.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
in Park Rapids, Minnesota
Park Rapids, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,276 people, 1,476 households, and 788 families residing in the city. The population density was 547.5 people per square mile . There were 1,616 housing units at an average density of 270.1 per square mile...
. It has a classic country
Classic country
Classic country is a music radio format that specializes in playing mainstream country hits from past decades.This genre generally follows one of two formats: those specializing in hits from the 1920s through the early 1970s, and focus primarily on innovators and artists from country music's Golden...
format, from Dial Global
Dial Global
Dial Global is a radio syndication company. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Triton Media Group and is a sister company to Townsquare Media, both of which are owned by Oaktree Capital Management....
. Locally, it broadcasts the popular "Coffee Talk" morning show, and is currently simulcasted on KDKK
KDKK
KDKK is a radio station in Park Rapids, Minnesota. It broadcasts with 100,000 watts of effective radiated power. It is owned by De La Hunt Broadcasting, and has an adult standards format as an affiliate of Dial Global's America's Best Music network...
, WBKK
WBKK
WBKK is a radio station licensed to Wilton, Minnesota, but will serve the Bemidji market area. The station is owned by De La Hunt Broadcasting of Park Rapids, Minnesota and licensed to Edward De la Hunt, Sr. The station is currently operating under a construction permit.As of March 2010, it is...
and KAKK
KAKK
KAKK is a radio station licensed to serve Walker, Minnesota, USA. The station is owned by De La Hunt Broadcasting and the broadcast license is held by Edward de la Hunt...
.
National news comes from the CBS Radio
CBS Radio
CBS Radio, Inc., formerly known as Infinity Broadcasting Corporation, is one of the largest owners and operators of radio stations in the United States, third behind main rival Clear Channel Communications and Cumulus Media. CBS Radio owns around 130 radio stations across the country...
network.
Ownership
KPRM transmits with 25,000 Watts of power, and is owned and operated by De La Hunt BroadcastingDe La Hunt Broadcasting
De La Hunt Broadcasting is a small market radio broadcasting company based in Park Rapids, Minnesota. It is owned by Ed and Carol De La Hunt. The offices and studios are located on the east side of Park Rapids, near Highways 4 & 34...
. All their studios, offices, and transmitters are on the east side of Park Rapids, near the intersection of Highways 34 and 4.
In 2006, Ed and Carol De La Hunt were inducted into the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
Power upgrade
In September 2008, KPRM applied to the Federal Communications CommissionFederal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
(FCC) to increase their transmitter power to 50,000 watts. This would increase their signal across northwest Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
and eastern North Dakota
North Dakota
North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area in the U.S....
.
That permit was granted by the FCC on July 21, 2009.
Sister stations
Their Park Rapids properties include KPRM, KDKKKDKK
KDKK is a radio station in Park Rapids, Minnesota. It broadcasts with 100,000 watts of effective radiated power. It is owned by De La Hunt Broadcasting, and has an adult standards format as an affiliate of Dial Global's America's Best Music network...
(easy listening 97.5), and KXKK
KXKK
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(country music 92.5). They also own KKWB-FM in Bemidji, Minnesota
Bemidji, Minnesota
Bemidji is a city in Beltrami County, Minnesota, United States. Its population was at 13,431 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Beltrami County. Bemidji is the most major city in North Central Minnesota and the largest commercial center between Grand Forks, North Dakota and Duluth,...
, KAKK
KAKK
KAKK is a radio station licensed to serve Walker, Minnesota, USA. The station is owned by De La Hunt Broadcasting and the broadcast license is held by Edward de la Hunt...
(1570) and KQKK
KQKK
KQKK is a radio station licensed to serve Walker, Minnesota, USA. The station is owned by De La Hunt Broadcasting and the broadcast license is held by Carol J. Delahunt...
(101.9) in Walker, Minnesota
Walker, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,069 people, 449 households, and 258 families residing in the city. The population density was 734.3 people per square mile . There were 517 housing units at an average density of 355.1 per square mile...
, and KVKK
KVKK
KVKK is a radio station licensed to serve Verndale, Minnesota, USA. The station is owned by De La Hunt Broadcasting and the broadcast license is held by DJ Broadcasting Corp....
(1070) in Verndale, Minnesota
Verndale, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 575 people, 234 households, and 157 families residing in the city. The population density was 587.7 people per square mile . There were 260 housing units at an average density of 265.8 per square mile...
.