KYMN
Frequency1080 kHz
Branding95.1 The One
Programming
FormatNews/Talk/AAA
AffiliationsMinnesota News Network
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Timberwolves
Ownership
OwnerNorthfield Media, Inc.
History
First air date
September 27, 1968
Technical information
Facility ID36013
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
11 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
44°29′12.00″N 93°6′19.00″W / 44.4866667°N 93.1052778°W / 44.4866667; -93.1052778
Translator(s)95.1 K236CO (Northfield)
Links
WebcastListen Live
Websitekymnradio.net

KYMN (1080 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a news/talk and adult album alternative format. Licensed to Northfield, Minnesota, United States, the station primarily serves the cities of Northfield and Dundas in the southern portion of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. The station is currently locally owned by Northfield Media, Inc., owned by Jeff Johnson, long time morning show host of KYMN. KYMN's music and entertainment programs are all made locally with state news provided by the Minnesota News Network.[1]

History

KYMN has served the Northfield community at 1080 AM since 1968. Founder Stan Stydnicki launched the station to provide an eclectic mix of programs, including community news, sports and music.

KYMN Radio's special 50th anniversary logo.

In March 1983, KYMN became the first station in Minnesota and first daytimer in the world to adopt AM stereo.[2] Beginning with the Harris System and later switching to the C-QUAM system.[3] KYMN has since discontinued broadcasting in AM stereo.

A new FM signal, K236CD, launched in 2016, sending the station's signal to the surrounding communities of Cannon Falls, Nerstrand, Faribault and Lonsdale.

KYMN has won the best of radio station in Southern Minnesota award, 5 times. Several hosts at KYMN have also won the best radio host in Southern Minnesota. Both awards are given by the Southern Minnesota Scene Magazine.

Today

Today KYMN's programs are all locally made with a combination of news/talk programs and music based shows. KYMN also broadcasts several local high school games in both audio and video format.

A View of the KYMN Studio's on Division St. in Northfield, MN.

KYMN's music library consists of over 3,000 songs spanning most of the music genres including pop, rock, blues, jazz, oldies, Americana, and country. KYMN also has a large collection of Minnesota based artists music.

References

  1. ↑ "KYMN Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. ↑ https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Station-Albums/Minnesota-Anniversary-&-Directory.pdf Minnesota Broadcasters Association - Historical Scrapbook and Station Directory 1990
  3. ↑ "AM Stereo & TV Stereo: New Sound Dimensions" by Stan Prentiss, 1985, page 167.


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