KXWI
Radio station in Williston, North Dakota
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KXWI (98.5 MHz) is a radio station licensed to Williston, North Dakota, which serves northwestern North Dakota and northeastern Montana.[3] The station airs a country music format and its morning show, hosted by Tom Simon, is the most listened to show in the Bakken. KXWI is owned by Andrew Sturlaugson's P&A Media.[4] It has been on the air since 2014.
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| Broadcast area | |
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| Frequency | 98.5 MHz |
| Branding | Coyote Country |
| Programming | |
| Format | Country |
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| KDSR, KGCX | |
| History | |
First air date | 2014[1] |
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Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 190377 |
| Class | C1 |
| ERP | 100,000 watts |
| HAAT | 243 meters (797 ft) |
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Public license information | |
| Webcast | Listen live |
| Website | web |
History
KXWI began broadcasting in 2014[1] under the ownership of Stephen A. Marks,[5] through his Williston Community Broadcasting.[6] Marks already owned KDSR and KGCX in the area.[5]
Stephen Marks died on May 11, 2022.[7] Andrew Sturlaugson's P&A Media acquired Marks' Montana and North Dakota radio stations, including KXWI, KDSR, and KGCX, for $850,000 in 2024.[6]
