Red River Broadcasting
Encyclopedia
Red River Broadcasting is a television
and radio
broadcasting company based in Fargo, North Dakota
, which operates a network of Fox
affiliates in eastern North Dakota
and northwestern Minnesota
. The company also owns TV and radio stations in South Dakota
and Minnesota
. The radio division is known as Red Rock Radio.
Red River Broadcasting is currently owned by Myron Kunin of Minneapolis, Minnesota
(85%), who founded Regis Corporation
, and Romeo "Ro" Grignon of Ponsford, Minnesota
(15%).
and Sioux Falls, South Dakota
areas including:
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
and radio
Radio
Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
broadcasting company based in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Cass County. In 2010, its population was 105,549, and it had an estimated metropolitan population of 208,777...
, which operates a network of Fox
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
affiliates in 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....
and northwestern 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...
. The company also owns TV and radio stations in South Dakota
South Dakota
South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux American Indian tribes. Once a part of Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889. The state has an area of and an estimated population of just over...
and 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...
. The radio division is known as Red Rock Radio.
Red River Broadcasting is currently owned by Myron Kunin of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis , nicknamed "City of Lakes" and the "Mill City," is the county seat of Hennepin County, the largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota, and the 48th largest in the United States...
(85%), who founded Regis Corporation
Regis Corporation
Regis Corporation is the largest hair salon chain in the world, with over 11,000 salons , it is ranked 712 on the Fortune 1000...
, and Romeo "Ro" Grignon of Ponsford, Minnesota
Ponsford, Minnesota
Ponsford is an unincorporated community in Becker County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located west of Park Rapids on Minnesota State Highway 225.Minnesota State Highway 34 is nearby....
(15%).
KVRR and satellites
- KVRRKVRRKVRR, is a Fox affiliated television station in Fargo, North Dakota, USA, serving Eastern North Dakota, Northwestern Minnesota, and a portion of Southern Manitoba. It broadcasts on ATSC channel 19, which redirects to former NTSC channel 15 via PSIP...
Fox affiliate in Fargo, North DakotaFargo, North DakotaFargo is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Cass County. In 2010, its population was 105,549, and it had an estimated metropolitan population of 208,777...
(Channel 15); ATSC (digital) channel 19- KJRR in Jamestown, North DakotaJamestown, North DakotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 15,527 people, 6,505 households, and 3,798 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,246.7 per square mile . There were 6,970 housing units at an average density of 559.6 per square mile...
(Channel 7) - KBRR in Thief River Falls, MinnesotaThief River Falls, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 8,410 people, 3,619 households, and 2,091 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,760.0 people per square mile . There were 3,931 housing units at an average density of 822.7 per square mile...
(Channel 10); signal reaches Grand Forks, North DakotaGrand Forks, North DakotaGrand Forks is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Grand Forks County. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 52,838, while that of the city and surrounding metropolitan area was 98,461... - KNRR in Pembina, North DakotaPembina, North DakotaPembina is a city in Pembina County, North Dakota in the United States. The population was 592 at the 2010 census.The area of Pembina was long inhabited by various indigenous peoples...
(Channel 12); ATSC (digital) channel 12; signal reaches southern ManitobaManitobaManitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
.
- KJRR in Jamestown, North Dakota
Other stations
Red River Broadcasting also owns TV stations in the Duluth, MinnesotaDuluth, Minnesota
Duluth is a port city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Saint Louis County. The fourth largest city in Minnesota, Duluth had a total population of 86,265 in the 2010 census. Duluth is also the second largest city that is located on Lake Superior after Thunder Bay, Ontario,...
and Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Sioux Falls is the county seat of Minnehaha County, and also extends into Lincoln County to the south...
areas including:
- KDLT NBCNBCThe National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
affiliate in Sioux Falls, South DakotaSioux Falls, South DakotaSioux Falls is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Sioux Falls is the county seat of Minnehaha County, and also extends into Lincoln County to the south...
(Channel 46); ATSC (digital) channel 47- KDLV Mitchell, South DakotaMitchell, South Dakota-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 14,558 people, 6,121 households, and 3,599 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,475.7 people per square mile . There were 6,555 housing units at an average density of 664.4 per square mile...
(Channel 5); ATSCATSCATSC standards are a set of standards developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee for digital television transmission over terrestrial, cable, and satellite networks....
(digital) channel 26
- KDLV Mitchell, South Dakota
- KQDSKQDS-TVKQDS-TV is the Fox-affiliated television station for the Twin Ports and Iron Range areas of Northeastern Minnesota that is licensed to Duluth. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 17 from a transmitter west of downtown in Hilltop Park. Owned by Red River Broadcasting, the...
Fox affiliate in Duluth, MinnesotaDuluth, MinnesotaDuluth is a port city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Saint Louis County. The fourth largest city in Minnesota, Duluth had a total population of 86,265 in the 2010 census. Duluth is also the second largest city that is located on Lake Superior after Thunder Bay, Ontario,...
(Channel 21); ATSCATSCATSC standards are a set of standards developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee for digital television transmission over terrestrial, cable, and satellite networks....
(digital) channel 17
Owned radio stations
Red River Broadcasting owns radio stations under the Red Rock Radio name.Minnesota
- KQDS-AMKQDS (AM)KQDS is a radio station in Duluth, Minnesota. The station is owned by Red River Broadcasting of Fargo, North Dakota. The studios are located at Grandma's Marketplace, 501 Lake Ave South in Canal Park, Duluth....
, Duluth, MinnesotaDuluth, MinnesotaDuluth is a port city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Saint Louis County. The fourth largest city in Minnesota, Duluth had a total population of 86,265 in the 2010 census. Duluth is also the second largest city that is located on Lake Superior after Thunder Bay, Ontario,... - KQDS-FMKQDS-FMKQDS-FM is a classic rock music formatted radio station located in Duluth, Minnesota. It is owned by Red River Broadcasting, and follows a format similar to that of the well-known KQRS-FM in the Twin Cities....
, Duluth, MinnesotaDuluth, MinnesotaDuluth is a port city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Saint Louis County. The fourth largest city in Minnesota, Duluth had a total population of 86,265 in the 2010 census. Duluth is also the second largest city that is located on Lake Superior after Thunder Bay, Ontario,... - WWAXWWAXWWAX is a hot adult contemporary music formatted radio station in Duluth, Minnesota, owned by Red River Broadcasting of Fargo, North Dakota.The studios are located at Grandma's Marketplace, 501 Lake Ave South, in Canal Park, Duluth....
, HermantownHermantown, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 7,448 people, 2,726 households, and 2,077 families residing in the city. The population density was 216.9 people per square mile . There were 2,822 housing units at an average density of 82.2 per square mile...
/ Duluth, MinnesotaDuluth, MinnesotaDuluth is a port city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Saint Louis County. The fourth largest city in Minnesota, Duluth had a total population of 86,265 in the 2010 census. Duluth is also the second largest city that is located on Lake Superior after Thunder Bay, Ontario,... - KZIOKZIOKZIO is a radio station located in Duluth, Minnesota that airs an active rock format.The station is owned by Red River Broadcasting, which also owns KQDS-TV channel 21, KQDS 1490, KQDS-FM 94.9, and WWAX-FM 92.1...
, Two HarborsTwo Harbors, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 3,613 people, 1,636 households, and 953 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,120.7 people per square mile . There were 1,631 housing units at an average density of 505.9 per square mile...
/ Duluth, MinnesotaDuluth, MinnesotaDuluth is a port city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Saint Louis County. The fourth largest city in Minnesota, Duluth had a total population of 86,265 in the 2010 census. Duluth is also the second largest city that is located on Lake Superior after Thunder Bay, Ontario,... - KAOD, Babbitt, MinnesotaBabbitt, MinnesotaBabbitt is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 1,475.County Highway 21 serves as a main arterial route in the community.-Geography:...
(simulcast of KQDS-FMKQDS-FMKQDS-FM is a classic rock music formatted radio station located in Duluth, Minnesota. It is owned by Red River Broadcasting, and follows a format similar to that of the well-known KQRS-FM in the Twin Cities....
) - KBAJ, Deer RiverDeer River, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 903 people, 389 households, and 220 families residing in the city. The population density was 850.9 people per square mile . There were 415 housing units at an average density of 391.1 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 84.05% White, 12.07%...
/ Grand Rapids, MinnesotaGrand Rapids, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 7,764 people, 3,446 households, and 1,943 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,057.8 people per square mile . There were 3,621 housing units at an average density of 493.3 per square mile...
(simulcast of KQDS-FMKQDS-FMKQDS-FM is a classic rock music formatted radio station located in Duluth, Minnesota. It is owned by Red River Broadcasting, and follows a format similar to that of the well-known KQRS-FM in the Twin Cities....
) - WXXZ, Grand Marais, MinnesotaGrand Marais, MinnesotaGrand Marais is a city in Cook County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,351 at the 2010 census. It is also the county seat of Cook County...
(simulcast of KQDS-FMKQDS-FMKQDS-FM is a classic rock music formatted radio station located in Duluth, Minnesota. It is owned by Red River Broadcasting, and follows a format similar to that of the well-known KQRS-FM in the Twin Cities....
) - KGHSKGHSKGHS is a local radio station in International Falls, Minnesota, broadcasting at 1230 with 460 watts. KGHS carries Dial Global's "Good Time Oldies" format, via satellite. It also carries local news and information programming....
, International Falls, MinnesotaInternational Falls, MinnesotaInternational Falls is a city in and the county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 6,424 at the 2010 census.... - KSDMKSDMKSDM is a radio station licensed to International Falls, Minnesota, USA, the station serves the International Falls area. KSDM broadcasts a country music format, from the Dial Global network. The studios are at 519 Third Street, also with sister station KGHS. Both also share a one tower...
, International Falls, MinnesotaInternational Falls, MinnesotaInternational Falls is a city in and the county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 6,424 at the 2010 census.... - KFGIKFGIKFGI-FM 101.5 has a "Variety Hits" format, known locally as "Sam FM." The station serves the Brainerd and Baxter region of central Minnesota. It's studios are at 212 N 5th Street, in Brainerd. The transmitter site is on County 6, between Crosby and Emily....
, CrosbyCrosby, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,299 people, 989 households, and 554 families residing in the city. The population density was 755.0 people per square mile . There were 1,081 housing units at an average density of 355.0 per square mile...
/ Brainerd, MinnesotaBrainerd, MinnesotaBrainerd is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 13,590 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Crow Wing County and one of the largest cities in Central Minnesota... - KKIN-AMKKIN (AM)KKIN is an Oldies/Adult Standards formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Aitkin, Minnesota, serving Aitkin and Aitkin County, Minnesota. KKIN-AM is owned and operated by Red Rock Radio Corporation-History:...
, Aitkin, MinnesotaAitkin, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,984 people, 892 households, and 434 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,150.3 people per square mile . There were 969 housing units at an average density of 561.8 per square mile... - KKIN-FMKKIN-FMKKIN-FM is a Classic Country formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Aitkin, Minnesota, serving Aitkin and Aitkin County, Minnesota. KKIN-FM is owned and operated by Red Rock Radio Corporation.-Programming:...
, Aitkin, MinnesotaAitkin, MinnesotaAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,984 people, 892 households, and 434 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,150.3 people per square mile . There were 969 housing units at an average density of 561.8 per square mile... - WCMP-AMWCMP (AM)WCMP 1350 AM is a radio station in Pine City, Minnesota. It has an Adult Standards format, and broadcasts 24 hours a day. The station first signed on in 1957....
, Pine City, MinnesotaPine City, MinnesotaPine City is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,123 at the 2010 census. Pine City is the county seat of, and the largest city in, Pine County... - WCMP-FMWCMP-FMWCMP-FM is a radio station licensed to serve Pine City, Minnesota. It airs a Country music format.It is owned by Red Rock Radio, and has studios at 15429 Pokegama Lake Rd...
, Pine City, MinnesotaPine City, MinnesotaPine City is a city in Pine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,123 at the 2010 census. Pine City is the county seat of, and the largest city in, Pine County...
Wisconsin
- WLMX-FMWLMX-FMWLMX-FM is a radio station broadcasting a Adult Hits format. Licensed to Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, USA, it serves the Amery, Wisconsin area. The station is currently owned by Red Rock Radio Corp...
, Balsam Lake, WisconsinBalsam Lake, WisconsinBalsam Lake is a village in, and the county seat of, Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 950 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Balsam Lake.-History:... - WXCXWXCXWXCX is a radio station licensed to Siren, Wisconsin. WXCX transmits with 6 kW at 100 meters from a tower in central Burnett County. The station carries Dial Global's Classic Hits format....
, Siren, WisconsinSiren, WisconsinSiren is a village in Burnett County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 988 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Siren.-Geography:Siren is located at .... - WHSM-AMWHSM (AM)WHSM is a radio station licensed to serve Hayward, Wisconsin, USA. The station is owned by the Red Rock Radio Corporation.WHSM broadcasts an adult standards music format, including satellite-fed programming from Dial Global....
, Hayward, WisconsinHayward, WisconsinHayward is a city in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States, next to the Namekagon River. The population was 2,129 at the 2000 census. The city is surrounded by the Town of Hayward.-Transportation:U.S... - WHSM-FMWHSM-FMWHSM-FM is a radio station licensed to serve Hayward, Wisconsin, USA. The station is owned by the Red Rock Radio Corporation....
, Hayward, WisconsinHayward, WisconsinHayward is a city in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States, next to the Namekagon River. The population was 2,129 at the 2000 census. The city is surrounded by the Town of Hayward.-Transportation:U.S... - WXCEWXCEWXCE is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Amery, Wisconsin, USA. The station is currently owned by Red Rock Radio Corp. and features programming from ABC Radio, ESPN Radio, and Jones Radio Network....
, Amery, Wisconsin