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Broadcast area | Iron Range |
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Frequency | 1320 kHz |
Branding | 1320 KOZY |
Programming | |
Format | Commercial; Oldies/Sports/Talk |
Affiliations | ABC News Radio Minnesota Timberwolves Minnesota Twins Minnesota Wild Minnesota News Network |
Ownership | |
Owner |
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KMFY, KBAJ | |
History | |
First air date | January 29, 1948 |
Former call signs | KBZY (1948-?) |
Call sign meaning | Comfy Cozy |
Technical information | |
Facility ID | 34971 |
Class | B |
Power | 5,000 watts |
Translator(s) | 93.1 K226CV (Grand Rapids) |
Links | |
Webcast | Listen Live |
Website | kozyradio.com |
KOZY (1320 kHz) is an oldies AM radio station in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. It is owned by Steve Hallstrom and Scott Hennen, through licensee Rapids Radio LLC, along with its sister stations, KMFY and KBAJ.
The Super Cruiser is KOZY's promotional vehicle used in parades and on location reporting. Originally a 1971 Chevy Ambulance, It was retired and sold to KNNS-FM (Now KOZY's sister station, KMFY). The Super Cruiser has had many color schemes over the years including Yellow, 2 tone blue, and the current black.
KOZY AM 1320 is a live, local, locally produced radio station.
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