KCJB

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KCJB
Broadcast areaMinot, North Dakota
Frequency910 kHz
Branding91 Country KCJB
Programming
FormatClassic country; talk
AffiliationsMinnesota Twins
Ownership
Owner
History
First air date
1950; 75 years ago (1950)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID55681
ClassB
Power5,000 watts
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen live (via iHeartRadio)
Websitekcjb910.iheart.com

KCJB (910 AM) is a classic country radio station in Minot, North Dakota.[2] KCJB carries the Minnesota Twins.

iHeartMedia, Inc. also owns and operates KYYX 97.1, KRRZ 1390, KIZZ 93.7, KMXA-FM 99.9, and KZPR 105.3 in Minot.

KCJB is known for its local farm and agriculture reporting, including dedicated programming to agri-business news relevant to North Dakota farmers and ranchers.[3][4]

History

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KCJB first signed on the air in 1950.[5] During the early 1950s, the station was instrumental in bringing broadcasting to the region. In 1953, the station launched an associated television station, KCJB-TV (later KXMC-TV), making it the first television station in North Dakota [6]. The station was owned by businessman John W. Boler, who was involved in the development of other North Dakota radio and television outlets [7]. Early KCJB radio personalities included Jim Adelson (1952–1953) and Cis Hadley [8][9] In 2007, a proposed sale of 185 Clear Channel (now iHeartMedia) radio stations, including the entire Minot cluster, to Dean Goodman's GoodRadio, LLC, was announced [10]. The deal was ultimately terminated due to financing issues, resulting in KCJB and its sister stations remaining under iHeartMedia ownership.

Past personalities

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  • Jim Adelson, sportscaster (1952–1953)[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KCJB". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ "Station Information Profile". Arbitron. Spring 2010. Archived from the original on March 1, 2010. Retrieved January 4, 2011.
  3. ^ "North Dakota Ag Broadcasts & Radio Shows". Midwest Farm Report. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  4. ^ "On-Air Schedule - KCJB 910 AM". iHeartMedia, Inc. (KCJB 910 AM). Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  5. ^ "AM Station Minot, North Dakota (910 kHz)". Station Index. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  6. ^ Helm, Merry (May 7, 2022). "North Dakota's First Television Station". Prairie Public. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  7. ^ "Radio and Television in North Dakota" (PDF). North Dakota State Archives. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  8. ^ Lehner, Dave (July 25, 2018). "Jul 25 - Minot Memories - New Minot Radio". iHeartMedia, Inc. (910 AM KCJB). Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  9. ^ Ellis, Jon (September 2011). "Broadcasting News - September 2011". NorthPine: Upper Midwest Broadcasting. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  10. ^ Ellis, Jon (May 31, 2007). "Broadcasting News - May 2007". NorthPine: Upper Midwest Broadcasting. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  11. ^ Sies, Luther F. (2014). Encyclopedia of American Radio, 1920-1960, 2nd Edition, Volume 1. McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN 978-0-7864-5149-4. P. 12.
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