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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How Agriculture Shaped Becker's Growth Over The Years

2 days ago | krforadio.com | Jay Caldwell

Becker is a town with a population of 4,877 located 46 miles northwest of Minneapolis and 19 miles southeast of St. Cloud along Highway 10. To help tell the story of Becker, I was joined by Mike Brubaker, Executive Director from the Sherburne County Historical Center and former Becker Mayor and City Council person Judy Bowatz. photo courtesy of Lillian Knutson and the Sherburne History CenterThe settlement we know now as Becker wasn't always called that.
Two FREE Splash Pad Bubble Bashes Coming To Central Minnesota This Summer!

3 days ago | krforadio.com | Dave Overlund

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District 742 Welcome Center, Transitional Services Moving

4 days ago | krforadio.com | Jim Maurice

WAITE Park (WJON News) -- The St. Cloud Area School District's Welcome Center and Transitional Services are moving. The district says, in order to accommodate growing programs in Early Childhood and Adult Basic Education, the programs are moving to the District Administration Office at 1201 Second Street South in Waite Park.
One Person Hurt In Two Vehicle Crash in Wright County

4 days ago | krforadio.com | Jim Maurice

ST. MICHAEL (WJON News) -- One person was hurt in a two-vehicle crash in Wright County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the incident happened on Tuesday at about 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 241 and Melby Avenue in St. Michael. Twenty-one-year-old Daniel Alexander of Golden Valley was taken to North Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Forty-two-year-old Eric Hermes of St. Michael was not hurt.
Stearns History Museum Announces Next Free Fix-It Clinic

5 days ago | krforadio.com | Lee Voss

WAITE PARK (WJON News) -- The Stearns History Museum is holding its next free fix-it clinic Friday. It will be held at the Paramount Center for the Arts Technical Site at 248 33rd Avenue South in Waite Park. The free clinic is being held in partnership with the museum and Reuse Minnesota. Repair help will be available for small appliances, electronics, toys, and woodworking. No pre-registration is required, and up to two items will be repaired on a first-come, first-served basis.
50 Greatest Power Ballads in Rock History Ranked

5 days ago | krforadio.com | Corey Irwin

Everybody loves power ballads, whether or not they admit it. There's just something about a rock band slowing things down and cranking up the emotion. For generations, the force of power ballads has been on full display. These songs have launched careers and inspired fans across the globe to raise their lighters (and later, cell phones) into the air. No era embraced power ballads more than the '80s, a time period when ridiculousness was at an all-time high.
Two Minnesota Cities Snooze Their Way to the Top of National Sleep Ranking

6 days ago | krforadio.com | Aaron Galloway

Looks like Minnesota has the secret to sweet dreams. I’ve always valued my sleep, and the older I get, the more valuable it becomes. There’s something sacred about crawling into bed and staying asleep until morning, and it looks like I’m in good company because two Minnesota cities were just named some of the best in the U.S. when it comes to getting enough sleep.
Bethlehem Academy, Randolph, Byron, Farmington Softball at State

1 week ago | krforadio.com | Gordy Kosfeld

Coaches involved in the four classes of MSHSL fastpitch softball State Tournament conducted seeding Saturday for the event which opens Tuesday, May 3. 2025 in North Mankato. Bethlehem Academy, Section1A Champions received #7 seed in the 8 team tournament. The 16-4 Cardinals open 5:30 p.m. at Caswell Park on Field #3 against #2 seed Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley (23-1). Top seed is Gopher Conference Champion United South Central (23-1) opens against Blackduck (22-3).
Dive Into Board Game News And Trends With Table Talk's Latest Episode

1 week ago | krforadio.com | Paul Habstritt

Roseville-based Asmodee Games has announced that it plans to start up its strategy of buying up smaller game publishers and distributors again, and that the tariff volatility will actually present opportunities for purchasing companies. WJON's bi-weekly show about boardgaming, Table Talk, kicked off this week's show discussing the Asmodee news and its past acquisitions, such as Days of Wonder, Fantasy Flight Games, and Catan Studio, to become the giant they are today.
$4 Million Road Construction Project Affects Superior Motorists June 9

1 week ago | krforadio.com | Ken Hayes

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers just signed a 3.98 million contract for improvements on a stretch of highway in Superior, Wisconsin. US Highway 53 runs through Superior, Wisconsin, and a stretch is in need of repair. Sections of pavement between 2nd Avenue East and Hughitt Avenue are showing signs of deterioration. The Highway 53 intersection at E Street also has been a safety issue.