KNSP
Frequency1430 kHz
Branding98.5 The Fan
Programming
FormatSports
AffiliationsThe FAN Radio Network
ESPN Radio
Ownership
Owner
KKWS, KWAD
History
First air date
June 3, 1982
Technical information
Facility ID30016
ClassD
Power1,000 watts day
199 watts night
Transmitter coordinates
46°21′34″N 94°46′55″W / 46.35944°N 94.78194°W / 46.35944; -94.78194
Translator(s)98.5 K253CK (Staples)
Links
Websitewww.thefanam1430.com

KNSP (1430 AM) is a radio station broadcasting a sports format.[1] Licensed to Staples, Minnesota, United States, the station is owned by Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc., through licensee HBI Radio Brainerd/Wadena, LLC.[2]

KNSP's programming is primarily supplied by the Fan Radio Network, based out of KFXN-FM in Minneapolis–St. Paul; evening and overnight programming comes from ESPN Radio. Prior to 2017, KNSP simulcast classic country from Wadena sister station KWAD for about a quarter-century.

Ownership change

Hubbard Broadcasting announced on November 13, 2014 that it would purchase the Omni Broadcasting stations, including KNSP.[3] The sale was completed on February 27, 2015, at a purchase price of $8 million for the 16 stations and one translator.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Spring 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-03-01. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
  2. ^ "KNSP Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
  3. ^ "Hubbard Picks up 16 Stations From Omni". Radio Ink. November 13, 2014. Archived from the original on November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2014.
  4. ^ "Hubbard Closes on 16 MN Stations from Omni". Radio Online. February 27, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2015.

External links


Sports radio stations in the state of Minnesota
Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc.
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