| Country | US |
|---|---|
| City | Perham, Minnesota |
| Area | Fergus Falls, Minnesota |
| Branding | The Lakes 99.5 |
| Frequency | 99.5 MHz |
| Airdate | 1985 |
| Format | Adult contemporary |
| Erp | 6,000 watts |
| Haat | 99 metres (325 ft) |
| Class | A |
| Callsign meaning | KPRW Perham |
| Affiliations | Premiere Networks[1] |
| Owner | Leighton Broadcasting |
| Licensee | Leighton Radio Holdings, Inc. |
| Sister stations | KBRF, KJJK, KJJK-FM, KZCR |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | thelakes995.com |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
KPRW (99.5 FM, "The Lakes 99.5") is a radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary format serving Perham, Minnesota. The station is currently owned by Leighton Broadcasting, through licensee Leighton Radio Holdings, Inc.
The studios and offices are at 235 West Main Street, Perham, Mn. The transmitter site is east of Perham, Minnesota, on Highway 10. The station features local news, sports, and weather, with the weekday morning show from 6 AM to 10 AM called "How We Wake Up" with David Howey.
KPRW is licensed as a Class A FM facility.[2] It operates with an Effective Radiated Power (ERP) of 6,000 watts and an antenna Height Above Average Terrain (HAAT) of 99 meters (325 feet).
History
KPRW first signed on the air in 1985.[3] The station is currently owned by Leighton Broadcasting and operates from studios and offices located in Perham, Minnesota, at 235 West Main Street.[4]
References
- ^ "KPRW - 99.5 FM The Lakes Radio". Radio.net. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "FM Station KPRW - Station Information - FCC Public Inspection Files". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "Perham Location". Leighton Media. Retrieved 2025-12-02.
- ^ "The LAKES 99.5". Lakes Area Radio. Retrieved 2025-12-02.