KXRZ
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KXRZ is a Hot Adult Contemporary/Adult Top 40 formatted radio station
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 Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,820 people, however the most recent count suggests a population upwards of 10,000, which is displayed on Alexandria's city limits signs. The census lists 4,047 households, and 2,011 families residing in the city. The population density was 992.5 people per...

, USA. "Z99" is owned by Paradis Broadcasting Inc. which also owns KXRA-FM
KXRA-FM
KXRA-FM is a classic rock music radio station in Alexandria, Minnesota, USA, owned by Paradis Broadcasting Inc, which also owns KXRZ and KXRA....

 and KXRA.

The station airs 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....

's Hot AC
Hot AC (radio network)
Hot AC is an industry leading 24-hour music network produced by Dial Global Networks. It targets a primarily female radio audience between ages 25-49 with hot adult contemporary and Adult Top 40 music of the 1990s through today, with artists such as Maroon 5, Train, Pink, Black Eyed Peas,...

 format at all times besides the morning show. Every Sunday, Calvary Lutheran Church airs their 8:30am worship service at 10:30am.

Lakes 99.3 (KSTQ)

Z99 originally started out as The Lakes 99.3 (KSTQ) owned by Branstock Communications. In December 1998, the FCC canceled the license of 3 radio stations: KSTQ Alexandria, KMSR Sauk Centre, and KMGK Glenwood. KMGK is still broadcasting now known has Smooth Magic 107.

Z99 (KXRZ)

In February 2000, Paradis Broadcasting began broadcasting Z99 on a Hot Adult Contemporary
Hot AC (radio network)
Hot AC is an industry leading 24-hour music network produced by Dial Global Networks. It targets a primarily female radio audience between ages 25-49 with hot adult contemporary and Adult Top 40 music of the 1990s through today, with artists such as Maroon 5, Train, Pink, Black Eyed Peas,...

 satellite feed from Jones Radio Networks. until December 2008, due to the purchase from Triton Media Group. Jones Hot AC was then relocated into 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....

's portfolio replacing "Bright AC
Bright AC
Bright AC was a 24-hour music format produced by Dial Global. Its playlist was mostly hot adult contemporary music spanning from the 1980s to this day from artists such as 3 Doors Down, U2, Nickelback Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kelly Clarkson, etc...

".

Current

Buffet of Fun Morning Show 6-10
  • Tom-E-Lee
  • Alex-The-Intern

Midday 10-2
  • Bradley Wright

PM Drive 2-6
  • Zack Taylor

Evenings 6-11
  • Jenna McKay

Overnight 11-5
  • Bill O'Brien

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