KKOK-FM
Radio station in Morris, Minnesota
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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.
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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/ |
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.
