KARL

KARL
Broadcast areaMarshall, Minnesota
Frequency105.1 MHz
Branding105.1 KARL
Programming
FormatCommercial; Classic Country
AffiliationsReal Country, Associated Press Radio Network, Linder Farm Network, Minnesota Vikings
Ownership
Owner
KARZ, KKCK, KMHL, KNSG
History
First air date
July 19, 1994
Call sign meaning
pronounced as carl
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID35129
ClassC2
ERP45,000 watts
HAAT153 meters
Transmitter coordinates
44°19′32″N 95°52′19″W / 44.32556°N 95.87194°W / 44.32556; -95.87194
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteKARL Online

KARL (105.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Classic Country format in Marshall, Minnesota (licensed to Tracy). The station is currently owned by Linder Radio Group.[2][3] It carries Westwood One's "Real Country" music format satellite network, but prior to May 2019, it carried Westwood One's "Hot Country" music format satellite network since its sign-on in 1994.

KARL first signed on the air on July 19, 1994.[4] The station began transitioning to older country music in May 2019.[5]

KARL is a member of the Linder Farm Network, which provides agricultural updates to the region's farming community.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KARL". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "KARL Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  3. ^ Ellis, Jon (June 15, 2024). "Minnesota Radio Station Ownership Data". NorthPine.com. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  4. ^ "The Facilities of Radio" (PDF). Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook. June 10, 1996. pp. B-234. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  5. ^ Inside Radio (May 22, 2019). "KARL Adjusts Country Positioning". Inside Radio. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
  6. ^ Staff (October 14, 2005). "Linder Farm Network Expands Regional Coverage". The Daily Republic. p. 7. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
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