KWLM

KWLM (1340 AM, "News/Talk 1340 AM & 96.3 FM") is an American radio station licensed to serve the community of Willmar, Minnesota, since 1940. The station was assigned the call sign "KWLM" by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).[1]

KWLM
CityWillmar, Minnesota
Branding"News/Talk 1340 AM & 96.3 FM"
Frequency1340 kHz
Translator(s)96.3 MHz K242CF (Willmar)
First air date1940
FormatNews/Talk
Language(s)English
Power1,000 watts (unlimited)
ClassC
Facility ID35377
Transmitter coordinates45°08′00″N 95°02′35″W
Call sign meaningWiLlmar, Minnesota
OwnerLakeland Broadcasting Company
Sister stationsKLFN, KOLV, KQIC
WebcastListen Live
Websitekwlm.com

The station's broadcast license is held by Lakeland Broadcasting Company. KWLM is one of four stations in the Lakeland Broadcasting Group, which includes KLFN ("106.5 The Train"), KOLV ("Big Country 100.1"), and KQIC ("Q102").

Programming

KWLM broadcasts a news/talk radio format.[2] As of January 2012, on-air personalities include Bill Dean, Todd Bergeth, J.P. Cola, and Paul Stagg.[3] The station airs Minnesota Timberwolves NBA basketball and Willmar High School sporting events.

Alumni

Jack Lynch served the community for nearly 50 years as an on-air personality for KWLM. In addition, Lynch served on hospital and school boards as well as serving as mayor of Willmar from 1973 until 1976. Lynch died in 1999.[4]

Translators

KWLM programming is also carried on a broadcast translator station to extend or improve the coverage area of the station.

Call signFrequency
(MHz)		City of licenseERP
(W)		ClassFCC info
K242CF96.3 FMWillmar, Minnesota250DFCC

References
  1. "Call Sign History". CDBS Public Access Database. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Media Bureau. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
  2. "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
  3. "Personalities". KWLM 1340. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
  4. "Jack Lynch dies; was main voice on radio station in central Minnesota". Minneapolis Star-Tribune. March 9, 1999. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
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