KKOK-FM
CountryUS
CityMorris, Minnesota
AreaAlexandria/West Central Minnesota
BrandingNew Country 95.7 KKOK
Airdate1976
Frequency95.7 MHz
FormatCountry
Erp100,000 Watts
Haat110 meters
ClassC1
OwnerIowa City Broadcasting Company, Inc.
WebcastListen Live
Websitehttp://www.kmrskkok.com/
Licensing authorityFCC

KKOK-FM (95.7 FM), also known as "Prairies Hit Country", is a Country formatted radio station in Morris, Minnesota owned by Iowa City Broadcasting Company, Inc.

The 95.7 MHz frequency in Morris, Minnesota, first signed on the air in 1976.[1] The station initially broadcast a Beautiful Music format. The station's current format is Country, branded as "The Hit Kicker," playing a blend of contemporary and current country music.[2]

The station is part of the Ingstad Media group, which is controlled by the Tor H. Ingstad family.[3]

In the 1990s, KKOK-FM carried the Satellite Music Network's (SMN) "Pure Country" format during overnights and weekends.[4] The station has served as a starting point for radio personalities, providing early opportunities for high school news coverage, such as in Wheaton.[5] KKOK-FM broadcasts University of Minnesota-Morris sporting events.[6]

It is located at 46671 State Hwy 28, along with sister station KMRS.

References

  1. ^ "MBA 80's". Minnesota Broadcasters Association / World Radio History. 1991. p. 48. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  2. ^ "Interview: Ingstad Media on local radio and the future of the industry". Radio.co. 2021-08-03. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  3. ^ "Consolidation, Ingstad-style". Radio & Television Business Report. 2012-03-07. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  4. ^ "Country Music Radio Stations: Minnesota". CCM: Contemporary Country web. 1996. p. 73. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  5. ^ "On-Air Team in Aberdeen, SD". Dakota Broadcasting. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
  6. ^ "Cougar Basketball Opens Season at North Central". University of Minnesota Morris Athletics. 2016-11-11. Retrieved 2025-12-02.