KRFO-AM (Owatonna, MN)

KRFO (1390 AM) is a radio station based in Owatonna, Minnesota, that plays classic hits. It is operated by Townsquare Media. On August 30, 2013, Townsquare Media announced it would purchase 53 stations from Cumulus Media, including KRFO, for a total of $238 million. This acquisition was part of Cumulus' deal to buy Dial Global, with both companies being managed by Oaktree Capital Management. The transaction was finalized on November 14, 2013. On April 4, 2021, KRFO launched its FM translator, K234DB (94.7 FM), which began broadcasting the same content as KRFO-AM at a power of 250 watts.

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This Central Minnesota Town Had a Different Name for 6 Months

1 week ago | krforadio.com | Jay Caldwell

St. Augusta Days continue today. The Parish Festival at St. Mary Help of Christians Parish will take place on Sunday, June 22. Learn more about St. Augusta below. St. Augusta is an incorporated city just south of St. Cloud in southeastern Stearns County. The town is quite large in that it encompasses approximately 30 square miles and has a population of 3,497 people according to the most recent census.
Catch These Live Bands At The Benton County FREE Fair

1 week ago | krforadio.com | Laura Bradshaw

#8. John Legend (2005)- Monthly Spotify listeners: 18,567,820R&B sensation John Legend started his music career as a child prodigy, playing piano and singing in the church choir. He went on to direct his college a cappella group at the University of Pennsylvania and collaborated with Kanye West on his demo.
Community Contributions Boost Viaduct Park Development In Faribault

1 week ago | krforadio.com | Gordy Kosfeld

The Faribault Foundation announced today they received a gift of $125,000 dollars from the State Bank of Faribault in sponsorship of the Gathering Area in the building at Viaduct Park. In a joint News Release from the Faribault Foundation and City of Faribault it's noted there are many amenities available for sponsorship.
How A Horseshoes Game Led To Medallion Hunt Victory

1 week ago | krforadio.com | Gordy Kosfeld

For only the second time in the history of the KDHL Medallion Hunt which spans about 40 years a fifth clue was used when nobody claimed the prizes. This afternoon, Loren Tatge, Junior brought the medallion provided by Chappuis Jewelers in Faribault and stamped by Star Trophy and Apparel of Faribault to KDHL. Tatge was wearing a 2025 Heritage Days button and received the prize package valued at over $500. He told KDHL he was not actively hunting for the prize.
What You Need To Know About The RYOBI Trimmer Recall

1 week ago | krforadio.com | Dave Thomas

Keeping everything neat and clean is something that a lot of people will be focused on this summer. Mowing the grass, using the weed trimmer, and cutting the bushes and hedges back are on the list of things that are done on a regular basis. One of the tools that was a popular seller to help with the bushes and hedges has now been recalled.
St. Cloud's Lincoln Avenue Road Construction Start Date Announced

1 week ago | krforadio.com | Lee Voss

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- Work crews will start a major road construction project in East St. Cloud on Monday, June 23rd. Lincoln Avenue Southeast is being reconstructed and resurfaced from 7th Street SE to the northern city limits. The project will have five phases as the city works to keep access open to all of the businesses during construction.
The Who’s Roger Daltrey Knighted by King Charles III

2 weeks ago | krforadio.com | Martin Kielty
What’s Next For Selke Field At St. Cloud State University?

2 weeks ago | krforadio.com | Jay Caldwell

The sale of Selke Field could be happening this summer. St. Cloud State Interim President Larry Dietz joined me this week on WJON. He says 3 to 4 organizations have sent in proposals to buy the property. Dietz explains they have evaluated those proposals and sent in their recommendation to the system level where they are now evaluating. He says it will be sold sooner rather than later. There is no specific timetable for resolution.
Major Last-Minute Change For Participants Of This Year's Grandma's Marathon Events

2 weeks ago | krforadio.com | Nick Cooper

The organizers of Grandma's Marathon are alerting participants of this year's event to a significant change in modes of transportation to the starting line for this year's race. Over the years, participants have had a few different options to get to the starting line of the race. One of them is riding the train of the North Shore Scenic Railroad from Duluth up the North Shore to the starting point of the race. This year, a late change of plans is being forced due to some technical issues.
KDHL Medallion Clue #2

2 weeks ago | krforadio.com | Gordy Kosfeld

Clue #2 in the KDHL Medallion Hunt. FARIBAULT WAS NAMED BEST HISTORIC DOWNTOWN OF MINNESOTAWITH OVER 40 PROPERTIES ON THE NATIONAL OF HISTORIC PLACES QUOTATHE TREASURE YOU SEEK WILL NOT BE FOUND IN THIS AREA OF TOWNHEAD NORTHWEST MY FRIENDS AND YOU MAY SOON GAIN THE CROWN.