KXRA (AM)

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KXRA
Broadcast area Alexandria, Minnesota
Branding KXRA
Slogan People Radio
Frequency 1490 kHz (AM)
First air date 1949
Format News/Talk
Power 1,000 watts
Owner Paradis Broadcasting Inc.
Website www.kxra.com

KXRA is a News/Talk radio station on 1490 AM in Alexandria, Minnesota owned by Paradis Broadcasting Inc, which also owns KXRZ and KXRA-FM.

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[edit] Popular Shows

KXRA-AM hosts a daily radio show, Monday through Saturday, called Swap-Shop. Listeners can call and broadcast on-air items wanted or for sale. Many listeners find used vehicles, appliances, or farm machinery. Other features include the reading of funeral announcements daily, church service rebroadcasts, community news, morning trivia, and the birthday club.

[edit] Highlights

  • The Lars Larson show
  • Cardinal Sports Report
  • Successful Farming Radio Magazine
  • In Fisherman Radio

[edit] Contests

KXRA-FM is well known for their Thousand Dollar Name Game. Throughout the week, listeners give their name to the station. During the day, the station reads names and once their name is read on air, they have 10 minutes to call back to qualify for the Friday drawing. On Friday, one lucky listener who gave their name to the station and qualified could possibly win $1,000.

[edit] Staff

  • Patty Wicken, Morning Show Host and Open Line Co-Host
  • Dennis Anhalt, News Director and Open Line Host
  • Dave Harris, Sports Director
  • Lonnie Wing, Program director and Swap Shop Host
  • Kris Walsh, 5pm News Hour
  • Charlie Christopherson
  • Tom Chorley
  • Vance Howe

[edit] External links

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