WVAL
Encyclopedia
WVAL is a radio station
in St. Cloud, Minnesota
airing a classic country
format. It airs news on the hour from CBS Radio
. The station is owned by Tri-County Broadcasting
.
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 St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the largest population center in the state's central region. The population was 65,842 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Stearns County...
airing 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. It airs news on the hour from 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...
. The station is owned by Tri-County Broadcasting
Tri-County Broadcasting
Tri-County Broadcasting is a small radio broadcasting company located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. It is owned by Herbert M. Hoppe, long time local radio broadcaster who started out building small AM stations. The stations serve the St...
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