KCLD-FM

{{Infobox radio station

| rds = PI: 1669
PS/RT: KCLD - Title - Artist

| name = KCLD-FM

| logo = 150px

| city = St. Cloud, Minnesota

| area = Central Minnesota

| branding = 104.7 KCLD

| frequency = 104.7 MHz

| airdate = 1948 (as KFAM-FM)

| format = Top 40/CHR

| language = English

| erp = 100,000 watts

| haat = {{convert|300|m|ft|sp=us}}

| class = C

| facility_id = 37003

| coordinates = {{coord|45|34|03|N|94|30|43|W|type:landmark_region:US-MN|display=inline}}

| callsign_meaning = St. CLouD

| former_callsigns = KFAM-FM (1948–1975)

| former_frequencies =

| affiliations = Compass Media Networks
Premiere Networks

| owner = Leighton Broadcasting

| licensee = Leighton Enterprises, Inc.

| sister_stations = KCML, KNSI, KZPK, K277BS

| webcast = [http://player.listenlive.co/63591 Listen Live]

| website = [http://www.1047kcld.com/ 1047kcld.com]

| licensing_authority= FCC

}}

KCLD-FM (104.7 MHz) is an American radio station in St. Cloud, Minnesota, airing a CHR/Top 40 music format. The station is owned by Leighton Broadcasting. It has been a Top 40 outlet since 1976.

The current on-air weekday lineup includes KCLD Playhouse Mornings with Kat and JJ Holiday, Derek Lee on afternoons and the live syndicated Liveline with Mason Kelter at night.{{cite web |url=https://1047kcld.com/on-air-list/ |title=On-Air :: 104-7 KCLD |website=1047kcld.com}}

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 WSTO), 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 WZEE), Cathy Cooley, Patty McLain, Cheryl West, Neal Thelen, Blake Patton, Jack Hicks, Sam Stevens, Famous Amos (now on Lite 99.9 as the morning host),{{cite web | url=https://lite999.com/amos-in-the-morning/ | title=Amos in the Morning }} and Alayna Jaye.{{cite web | url=http://www.1047kcld.com/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220192648/http://www.1047kcld.com/ | archive-date=2022-02-20 | title=104.7 KCLD }}

Former afternoon hosts include Mike Shaffer (2008–2010, now at WSTW), Brook Stephans (now at KZPK), 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 WSIX-FM), Wes McKane, Lackey Boy (98-99, now known as "Chris Parker" at WTVR-Richmond), David Black (January 1998-?), Dave Kelly (2000–2002), Dino (2002–2004, now at WFBC-FM), Mike Danger (now at WPXY), John Nordstrom (1992), Chad Brueske, Susan Sheffield, Earl Wayne, Mike Boelter, Zannie Kaye (2014-2017),{{cite web | url=https://ramp247.com/programming/zannie-k-on-the-loose/ | title=Zannie K on the Loose | date=11 July 2023 }} Mollie Mawlz{{cite web | url=https://ramp247.com/programming/opportunities-grand-rapids-st-cloud/ | title=Opportunities: Grand Rapids & St. Cloud | date=16 October 2018 }} 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.{{cite news|title=KFAM-FM Is Launched; Duplicates KFAM Shows|url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-BC/BC-1948/1948-11-08-BC.pdf|access-date=1 February 2015|agency=Broadcasting|date=November 8, 1948}}

KFAM-FM was sold for $400,000 in 1975. The new owner, Alvar Leighton, changed the call letters to KCLD.{{cite news|last1=Lindblad|first1=Sister Owen|title=On the Air: The 'Voice of Central Minnesota'|url=http://www.durenberger.com/documents/KFAM.pdf|access-date=1 February 2015|agency=Escape to the Minnesota Good Times|date=October 1987}}

References

External links

[http://www.1047kcld.com/ 104.7 KCLD official website]

Category:Radio stations in St. Cloud, Minnesota

Category:Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States

Category:Radio stations established in 1977

Category:1976 establishments in Minnesota