Broadcast area | Mankato, Minnesota |
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Frequency | 96.7 MHz |
Branding | Hot 96.7 |
Programming | |
Format | Top 40 (CHR) |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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KTOE, KATO-FM, KEMJ, KXLP, KXAC, KFSP, KRRW | |
History | |
First air date | 1984 |
Call sign meaning | Kickin' The DOG FM (former branding) |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 42993 |
Class | C3 |
ERP | 4,000 watts |
HAAT | 198 m (650 ft) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | hot967 |
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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