KCLD-FM
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| Broadcast area | Central Minnesota |
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| Frequency | 104.7 MHz |
| RDS | PI: 1669 PS/RT: KCLD - Title - Artist |
| Branding | 104.7 KCLD |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Format | Top 40/CHR |
| Affiliations | Compass Media Networks Premiere Networks |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| KCML, KNSI, KZPK, K277BS | |
| History | |
First air date | September 14, 1948 |
Former call signs | KFAM-FM (1948–1975) |
Call sign meaning | St. CLouD |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 37003 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 300 meters (980 ft) |
Transmitter coordinates | 45°34′03″N 94°30′43″W / 45.56750°N 94.51194°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | 1047kcld.com |
KCLD-FM (104.7 MHz) is an American radio station in St. Cloud, Minnesota, airing a CHR/Top 40 music format. The station is owned by Leighton Broadcasting. It has been a Top 40 outlet since 1976.
The current on-air weekday lineup includes KCLD Playhouse Mornings with Kat and JJ Holiday, Derek Lee on afternoons and the live syndicated Liveline with Mason Kelter at night.[2]
Former on-air staff
Former morning hosts include Zach Pizza (2007–2008), Keri Kramer, Chris Pickett (March 2004—August 2005), Pat Ebertz, Barry Collins, Shawnda McNeal (March 2004-August 2005, now at WSTO), Rich Ward, Julie K (1995), Stevo Hunter, and John Uran.
Former mid-day personalities include Taylor Shay (now at WIAD, Washington, D.C.), Chase (now at WZEE), Cathy Cooley, Patty McLain, Cheryl West, Neal Thelen, Blake Patton, Jack Hicks, Sam Stevens, Famous Amos (now on Lite 99.9 as the morning host),[3] and Alayna Jaye.[4]
Former afternoon hosts include Mike Shaffer (2008–2010, now at WSTW), Brook Stephans (now at KZPK), Blaine Fowler (now at WDVD-Detroit), Timmy Daniels (2005–2008), John E. Cage, Hurricane Keith Carr, and Tom Wakefield.
Former evening hosts include Wayne D (now at WSIX-FM), Wes McKane, Lackey Boy (98-99, now known as "Chris Parker" at WTVR-Richmond), David Black (January 1998-?), Dave Kelly (2000–2002), Dino (2002–2004, now at WFBC-FM), Mike Danger (now at WPXY), John Nordstrom (1992), Chad Brueske, Weekdays 7PM-12M “Duke in the Dark” by Earl “Duke” Stafsberg, Mike Boelter, Zannie Kaye (2014-2017),[5] Mollie Mawlz[6] and Darrin Feist.
History
KCLD is one of the oldest FM stations in Minnesota, with a history dating back to September 14, 1948.[7] It was originally founded as KFAM-FM by the St. Cloud Daily Times, operating as a sister station to KFAM-AM (now KNSI).
In September 1975, the station was purchased for $400,000 by broadcasting pioneer Alver "Al" Leighton.[8] Leighton changed the call letters to KCLD (a stylized contraction of St. CLouD) and relocated the corporate headquarters for Leighton Broadcasting to downtown St. Cloud.[9][10]
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KCLD-FM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ "On-Air :: 104-7 KCLD". 1047kcld.com.
- ^ "Amos in the Morning".
- ^ "104.7 KCLD". Archived from the original on February 20, 2022.
- ^ "Zannie K on the Loose". July 11, 2023.
- ^ "Opportunities: Grand Rapids & St. Cloud". October 16, 2018.
- ^ "KFAM-FM On Air". The St. Cloud Daily Times. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "License transfer effective today: KFAM to become KCLD". The St. Cloud Daily Times. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "Alver G. Leighton". Pavek Museum. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ Monn, Bill (September 15, 1975). "License transfer effective today: KFAM to become KCLD". The St. Cloud Daily Times. St. Cloud, Minnesota. p. 13. Retrieved October 19, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- 104.7 KCLD official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 37003 (KCLD-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KCLD-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database