KRCH

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KRCH
Laser 101.7
City of license Rochester, Minnesota
Branding Laser 101.7
Slogan Real Classic Rock
Frequency 101.7 FM (MHz)
Format Commercial; Classic rock
ERP 39,000 watts
HAAT 196 meters
Class C2
Facility ID 35527
Callsign meaning RoCHester
Owner Clear Channel
Sister stations KMFX-FM, KNFX, KWEB
Website www.laser1017.net

KRCH "Laser 101.7" is a radio station located in Rochester, Minnesota, owned by Clear Channel Communications. The stations airs a Classic Rock format.

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[edit] "Laser 101.7" Morning Show (1996-1999)

Prior to broadcasting the syndicated Bob and Tom Show on weekday mornings, KRCH aired a locally-produced morning show hosted by "Big" Mark Clark, Jessica Dahl, "the Superfan," and "Sloppy Joe." The show featured news by Dahl, sports with Superfan, and pranks performed by Sloppy Joe to Clark's comic foil. Later versions of the show featured only Clark and Sloppy Joe.

The show was wildly successful for several years[1], peaking during a controversial incident in which Sloppy Joe was sentenced to jail for several weeks[2]. Joe subsequently left the station in 1998 (unsubstantiated rumors indicate he relocated to the Indian subcontinent permanently). KRCH then moved Clark to afternoons, where he continues broadcasting today.

[edit] Current Weekday Lineup

Mornings: Bob and Tom Show
Midday: Stu Reed
Afternoons: "Big" Mark Clark
Evenings: Jess Taylor

[edit] External links

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Arbritron Books, 1996-1999, Rochester, MN
  2. ^ Arbritron Books, 1996-1999, Rochester, MN