KLFD
Radio station in Litchfield, Minnesota, United States
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KLFD (1410 AM, "The Original") is a radio station licensed to serve Litchfield, Minnesota, United States. The station's broadcast license is held by Mid-Minnesota Media, LLC.
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| Broadcast area | St. Cloud, Minnesota |
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| Frequency | 1410 kHz |
| Branding | The Original |
| Programming | |
| Format | Variety |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Mid-Minnesota Media, LLC |
| History | |
First air date | 1959 |
Former call signs | KLFD (1959-1989) KQIV (1989–1991) |
Call sign meaning | LitchFielD |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 41820 |
| Class | D |
| Power | 500 watts (day) 45 watts (night) |
Transmitter coordinates | 45°07′02″N 94°33′13″W |
| Translators | W240DD (95.9 MHz, Litchfield) |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | klfd1410.com |
KLFD broadcasts a "variety" format featuring an assortment of news, sports, informational, and talk radio programming plus a full-service mix of music and information on weekdays.[2] This programming also includes the Voice of Tomorrow religious broadcast and the Imagination Theater syndicated radio drama series. The station provides play-by-play coverage for the Litchfield Dragons and Dassel-Cokato Chargers high school teams.[3] The station is an affiliate for the Minnesota Vikings (NFL) and the Minnesota Lynx (WNBA).[4][5] It also serves as a broadcast partner for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Minnesota Wild.[6]
History
KLFD began broadcasting on April 20, 1959.[7] The station was founded by Meeker County Radio, Inc. and has served as a central hub for local news and agricultural information for over six decades. Its call letters are a direct reference to its city of license (LitchFielD).
In 1989, the station briefly changed its call sign to KQIV but returned to the heritage KLFD letters on December 6, 1991.[8] The station is currently owned and operated by Steve Gretsch under the license holder Mid-Minnesota Media, LLC. Gretsch, a veteran broadcaster with over 35 years of experience, purchased the station to maintain its "full service" community focus.[9] KLFD is branded as "The Original," reflecting its status as Meeker County’s first and longest-running radio outlet. The station operates a Variety format, combining local talk, community events, and musical programming.[10]
