# KLFD

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Radio station in Litchfield, Minnesota, United States

KLFD Litchfield, Minnesota United States Broadcast area St. Cloud, Minnesota Frequency 1410 kHz Branding The Original Programming Format Variety Ownership Owner Mid-Minnesota Media, LLC History First air date 1959 Former call signs KLFD (1959-1989) KQIV (1989–1991) Call sign meaning LitchFielD Technical information[1] Licensing authority FCC Facility ID 41820 Class D Power 500 watts (day) 45 watts (night) Transmitter coordinates 45°07′02″N 94°33′13″W / 45.11722°N 94.55361°W / 45.11722; -94.55361 Translators W240DD (95.9 MHz, Litchfield) Links Public license information Public file LMS Website klfd1410.com

**KLFD** (1410 [AM](/source/AM_broadcasting), "The Original") is a [radio station](/source/Radio_station) [licensed](/source/City_of_license) to serve [Litchfield, Minnesota](/source/Litchfield%2C_Minnesota), United States. The station's [broadcast license](/source/Broadcast_license) is held by Mid-Minnesota Media, LLC.

KLFD broadcasts a "[variety](/source/Variety_(radio_format))" [format](/source/Radio_format) featuring an assortment of [news](/source/News_radio), [sports](/source/Sports_radio), informational, and [talk radio](/source/Talk_radio) programming plus a [full-service](/source/Full_service_(radio_format)) mix of music and information on weekdays.[2] This programming also includes the *Voice of Tomorrow* religious broadcast and the *[Imagination Theater](/source/Imagination_Theater)* syndicated radio drama series. The station provides play-by-play coverage for the Litchfield Dragons and Dassel-Cokato Chargers high school teams.[3] The station is an affiliate for the [Minnesota Vikings](/source/Minnesota_Vikings) (NFL) and the [Minnesota Lynx](/source/Minnesota_Lynx) (WNBA).[4][5] It also serves as a broadcast partner for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Minnesota Wild.[6]

## History

KLFD began broadcasting on April 20, 1959.[7] The station was founded by Meeker County Radio, Inc. and has served as a central hub for local news and agricultural information for over six decades. Its call letters are a direct reference to its city of license (LitchFielD).

In 1989, the station briefly changed its call sign to KQIV but returned to the heritage KLFD letters on December 6, 1991.[8] The station is currently owned and operated by Steve Gretsch under the license holder Mid-Minnesota Media, LLC. Gretsch, a veteran broadcaster with over 35 years of experience, purchased the station to maintain its "full service" community focus.[9] KLFD is branded as "The Original," reflecting its status as [Meeker County's](/source/Meeker_County%2C_Minnesota) first and longest-running radio outlet. The station operates a Variety format, combining local talk, community events, and musical programming.[10]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-FCC-LMS-41820_1-0)** ["Facility Technical Data for KLFD"](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityTechDetails.html?facilityId=41820). *Licensing and Management System*. [Federal Communications Commission](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Newsmaker Program Archive"](https://klfdradio.com/news/newsmaker-program). KLFD Radio. Retrieved January 1, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Litchfield Dragons Sports Hub"](https://klfdradio.com/sports/litchfield). KLFD Radio. Retrieved January 1, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Lynx Radio Coverage"](https://klfdradio.com/sports/lynx). KLFD Radio. Retrieved January 1, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Minnesota Vikings Audio Network: Affiliate List"](https://www.vikings.com/audio/radio-network). Minnesota Vikings. Retrieved January 1, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Gopher Radio Network Affiliates"](https://gophersports.com/sports/2018/5/21/gopher-radio-network). University of Minnesota Athletics. Retrieved January 1, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Facility Details for Facility ID 41820 (KLFD)"](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityDetails.html?facilityId=41820). Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved January 1, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Call Sign History for Facility ID 41820"](https://fccdata.org/?facid=41820). REC Networks. Retrieved January 1, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["About KLFD Radio"](https://klfdradio.com/about). KLFD Radio. Retrieved January 1, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["KLFD Radio Advertising Profile"](https://business.litch.com/list/member/klfd-radio-468). Litchfield Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved January 1, 2026.

## External links

- [KLFD official website](http://www.klfd1410.com/)

- [Facility details for Facility ID 41820 (KLFD)](https://enterpriseefiling.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/publicFacilityDetails.html?facilityId=41820) in the [FCC](/source/Federal_Communications_Commission) Licensing and Management System

- [KLFD](https://www1.arbitron.com/sip/displaySip.do?surveyID=SP26&band=am&callLetter=KLFD) in [Nielsen Audio](/source/Nielsen_Audio)'s AM station database

- [KLFD Simulcast Station 95.9 FM W240DD](https://radio-locator.com/info/W240DD-FX?loc=45.12475%2C-94.52585&locn=Litchfield%2C%20Minnesota)

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