KKOK-FM
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| Broadcast area | Alexandria/West Central Minnesota |
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| Frequency | 95.7 MHz |
| Branding | New Country 95.7 KKOK |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Iowa City Broadcasting Company, Inc. |
| History | |
First air date | 1976 |
| Technical information | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 100,000 Watts |
| HAAT | 110 meters |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | http://www.kmrskkok.com/ |
KKOK-FM (95.7 FM), also known as "Prairies Hit Country", is a Country formatted radio station in Morris, Minnesota owned by Iowa City Broadcasting Company, Inc.
The 95.7 MHz frequency in Morris, Minnesota, first signed on the air in 1976.[1] The station initially broadcast a Beautiful Music format. The station's current format is Country, branded as "The Hit Kicker," playing a blend of contemporary and current country music.[2]
The station is part of the Ingstad Media group, which is controlled by the Tor H. Ingstad family.[3]
In the 1990s, KKOK-FM carried the Satellite Music Network's (SMN) "Pure Country" format during overnights and weekends.[4] The station has served as a starting point for radio personalities, providing early opportunities for high school news coverage, such as in Wheaton.[5] KKOK-FM broadcasts University of Minnesota-Morris sporting events.[6]
It is located at 46671 State Hwy 28, along with sister station KMRS.
References
- ^ "MBA 80's" (PDF). Minnesota Broadcasters Association / World Radio History. 1991. p. 48. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ "Interview: Ingstad Media on local radio and the future of the industry". Radio.co. August 3, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ "Consolidation, Ingstad-style". Radio & Television Business Report. March 7, 2012. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ "Country Music Radio Stations: Minnesota" (PDF). CCM: Contemporary Country web. 1996. p. 73. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ "On-Air Team in Aberdeen, SD". Dakota Broadcasting. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
- ^ "Cougar Basketball Opens Season at North Central". University of Minnesota Morris Athletics. November 11, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2025.
External links
- KKOK website
- Facility details for Facility ID 71876 (KKOK-FM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KKOK-FM in Nielsen Audio's FM station database