KASM
Radio station in Albany, Minnesota
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KASM (1150 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve Albany, Minnesota, United States. The station, established in 1950,[1] is currently owned by Lucas Carpenter, through licensee Crystal Media Group, LLC.
- Lucas Carpenter
- (Crystal Media Group, LLC)
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| Frequency | 1150 kHz (HD Radio via KDDG-HD2) |
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| Branding | 1150 AM KASM |
| Programming | |
| Format | News/Talk |
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| KDDG, WQPM, KLCI, WLKX, KBGY | |
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First air date | November 20, 1950[1] |
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Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 33464 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 2,100 watts (day) 21 watts (night) |
Transmitter coordinates | 45°37′53″N 94°36′0″W |
| Translator | 107.7 K299BT (Albany)[3] |
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Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www |
KASM broadcasts a news-talk radio format.[4] It receives reports from Brownfield Ag News network and the Minnesota Farm Network. [5] It also carries Albany High School Huskies boys' and girls' athletics, including football, basketball, and hockey.[6]
History
KASM is a "heritage" radio station that officially signed on the air on November 20, 1950, licensed to Albany, Minnesota.[7] For several decades, the station was owned and operated by the Wester family. However, in 2023, the station was acquired by Crystal Media Group, LLC, led by Lucas Carpenter.[8] A central figure in KASM's history was Cliff Mitchell, who served as the station's Farm Director for 50 years, beginning in 1952. Mitchell was legendary for his 2:00 a.m. wake-up calls and his presence on programs like the "Dairyland Quiz" and "Party Line."[9] His work helped KASM develop its unique identity as "The Dependable Neighbor."
