KDOG

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KDOG
Broadcast area Mankato, Minnesota
Frequency 96.7 MHz
BrandingHot 96.7
Programming
Format Top 40 (CHR)
Ownership
Owner
KTOE, KATO-FM, KEMJ, KXLP, KXAC, KFSP, KRRW
History
First air date
1984;40 years ago (1984)
Call sign meaning
Kickin' The DOG FM (former branding)
Technical information [1]
Licensing authority
 FCC
Facility ID 42993
Class C3
ERP 4,000 watts
HAAT 198 m (650 ft)
Links
Public license information
Webcast Listen Live
Website hot967.fm

KDOG (96.7 FM, "Hot 96.7") is a radio station serving Mankato, Minnesota. The station airs a Top 40 (CHR) format. They are licensed to North Mankato, Minnesota and serves the Mankato area and the Minnesota River Valley. KDOG is owned by Linder Radio Group.

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History

The station went on the air at 12:01 a.m. on April 1, 1985 as "All Hit 97 KDOG". The very first song played was "FM" by Steely Dan. Original on-air staff included: Rick Williams (Morning Drive), Brian Garvin (Middays), John McCormick (Afternoon Drive), Dr. Bob (Evenings), Randy Paul (Overnights), Johnny Martin (Weekends), Dave Sterling (Weekends). At the time, KDOG was the only CHR format in the Mankato area. About 4 months later, KEEZ changed to "Z99" and adopted the CHR format as well. Over the years, KDOG has tweaked its on-air presentation slightly, going so far as to rebrand itself as "The Spot @ 96-7" in May 1999, [2] with a modern AC orientation and the syndicated Bob and Sheri morning show. The station dropped the "Spot" moniker and transitioned to a broader hot adult contemporary format in August 2002, and flipped to adult hits in 2006. [3] From April 2006 to July 2008, KDOG simulcasted on sister station KNSG in Springfield, Minnesota, [4] which serves Redwood Falls and Marshall. On September 4, 2009, KDOG returned to its CHR roots as "Hot 96.7".

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References

  1. ↑ "Facility Technical Data for KDOG". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ↑ Broadcasting News-May 1999
  3. ↑ Broadcasting News-August 2002
  4. ↑ Broadcasting News-April 2006

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