KRSM-LP
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{{Infobox radio station
| name = KRSM-LP
| logo = KRSM 98.9FM logo.png
| logo_size = 150px
| city = Minneapolis, Minnesota
| area =
| branding = 98.9 KRSM
| frequency = 98.9 MHz
| translator =
| airdate = November 22, 2017
| format = Public
| erp = 100 Watts
| haat = {{convert|28.1|meters}}
| class = L1
| facility_id = 196844
| callsign_meaning = Radio Of South Minneapolis
| former_callsigns =
| affiliations =
| coordinates = {{coord|44|56|55.00|N|93|16|12.00|W|region:US type:city}}
| owner = Pillsbury United Communities
| licensee =
| sister_stations = WFNU-LP, WEQY-LP
| webcast =
| website = [http://www.krsmradio.org www.krsmradio.org]
| licensing_authority= FCC
}}
KRSM-LP (98.9 FM) is an FM radio station broadcasting on a frequency of 98.9 MHz. KRSM-LP has a Public broadcasting format and is licensed to the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota.{{cite web|url=http://www.fox9.com/news/new-radio-station-goes-live-in-south-minneapolis|title=New Radio Station Goes Live in South Minneapolis|work=KMSP-TV|author=Jack Highberger|date=25 November 2017}}
The station is based out of the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis. The station broadcasts programming in six languages: English, Spanish, Somali, Ojibwe, Hmong, and Haitian Creole.{{cite web|url=http://thecirclenews.org/cover-story/new-radio-station-krsm-takes-to-the-air-in-south-minneapolis|title=New radio station KRSM takes to the air in south Minneapolis|work=The Circle|date=6 January 2019}}
The station's studios are located in the Waite House Community Center.
The stations mission is to amplify the voices, stories, cultures and conversations happening in your neighborhood. KRSM is a social enterprise of Pillsbury United Communities.
In the past, the station has held fundraisers to help the local community.{{cite web|url=https://www.fox9.com/video/1254154|work=KMSP-TV|date=July 25, 2023|title=Radio station KRSM uplifts community}}
KRSM was one of six independent media companies in Minneapolis to form a media partnership. The goal of the group is to create hyper-local advertising for diverse audiences, such as those KRSM serves. Other members of the partnership are Heavy Table, North News, NewsPrensa, and Racket{{cite web|url=https://www.twincities.com/2023/02/27/six-independent-media-outlets-form-twin-cities-media-group-partnership|title=Six Independent Media Outlets Form Twin Cities Media Group Partnership|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|date=February 27, 2023|author=Frederick Melo}}
The station's primary coverage area is from downtown Minneapolis, south to Richfield. The station shares its transmitter with KALY-LP on 101.7.{{cite web|url=https://fccdata.org/?facid=&call=krsm&ccode=1&city=&state=&country=US&zip=&arn=&party=&lmspf=&lmspl=&party_type=ELMFA&latd=&lond=&lang=en|work=FCCData.org|title=KRSM-LP Minneapolis|accessdate=April 17, 2024}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|http://www.krsmradio.org/}}
{{Minneapolis-St. Paul Radio}}
Category:Low-power FM radio stations in Minnesota
Category:Radio stations in Minnesota
Category:Radio stations established in 2017
Category:2017 establishments in Minnesota
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