KCLD-FM (104.7

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) is an American

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, airing a

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music format. The station is owned by

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. It has been a Top 40 outlet since 1976. The current on-air weekday lineup includes ''KCLD Playhouse Mornings'' with Kat and JJ Holiday, Alayna Jaye on mid-days, Derek Lee on afternoons and the live syndicated ''Liveline'' with Mason Kelter at night.

Former on-air staff

Former morning hosts include Zach Pizza (2007–2008), Keri Kramer, Chris Pickett (March 2004—August 2005), Pat Ebertz, Barry Collins, Shawnda McNeal (March 2004-August 2005, now at

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), Rich Ward, Julie K (1995), Stevo Hunter, and John Uran. Former mid-day personalities include Taylor Shay (now at WIAD, Washington, D.C.), Chase (now at

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), Brook Stephans (now at

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), Blaine Fowler (now at WDVD-Detroit), Timmy Daniels (2005-2008), John E. Cage, Hurricane Keith Carr, and Tom Wakefield. Former evening hosts include Wayne D (now at

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), John Nordstrom (1992), Chad Brueske, Susan Sheffield, Earl Wayne, Mike Boelter, and Darrin Feist.

History

The 104.7 MHz frequency in St. Cloud was originally assigned to KFAM-FM, which was owned by the St. Cloud Daily Times. A sister station of AM station KFAM, KFAM-FM began broadcasting in 1948. KFAM-FM was sold for $400,000 in 1975. The new owner, Alvar Leighton, changed the call letters to KCLD.

References

External links

104.7 KCLD official website
Radio stations in St. Cloud, Minnesota Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States Radio stations established in 1977 1976 establishments in Minnesota {{Minnesota-radio-station-stub