KDLM

KDLM
Broadcast areaDetroit Lakes, Minnesota
Frequency1340 kHz
BrandingKDLM 1340 AM
Programming
FormatTalk radio
AffiliationsCBS News Radio, Westwood One
Ownership
OwnerLeighton Broadcasting
KRCQ-FM, KBOT
History
First air date
October 9, 1951 (1951-10-09)
Call sign meaning
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID37000
ClassC
Power1,000 watts
Translators
  • 93.1 K226CA (Detroit Lakes)
  • 96.9 K245CU (Detroit Lakes)
Links
Public license information
Website1340kdlm.com

KDLM (1340 AM) is a radio station airing a News/Talk format. The station serves Detroit Lakes, Minnesota and is owned by Leighton Broadcasting.

K226CA

On June 12, 2014 the FCC granted the transfer of a construction permit for an FM translator from Shine the Light, inc. to Leighton. The translator is currently online and broadcasting at a frequency of 93.1 MHz. According to radio-locator maps, the entire listening area of K226CA is slightly smaller than the distant reception area of KDLM's main signal.

On Air Staff

  • Mornings with Joel Koetke 6-8:30
  • Hodge Podge 8:30-9:30
  • SportsWrap 9:30-10:00
  • Off The Record With Zeke 10:00-2:00
  • Aftanoon Jam with Dave Lee 2:00-6:00
  • KDLM broadcasts a variety of local and state sports including the Detroit Lakes Lakers HS teams, the Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Lynx, Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Golden Gopher Football, Basketball and Hockey. KDLM also broadcasts Sunday Night and Monday Night football from Westwood One.
  • Coast To Coast AM (overnight talk show)
  • America's First News with Gordon Deal.
  • KDLM 1340 AM website
  • Facility details for Facility ID 37000 (KDLM) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
  • KDLM in Nielsen Audio's AM station database
  • Facility details for Facility ID 144727 (K226CA) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
  •  K226CA at FCCdata.org
  • Facility details for Facility ID 200116 (K245CU) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
  •  K245CU at FCCdata.org

46°50′14″N 95°50′17″W / 46.83722°N 95.83806°W / 46.83722; -95.83806


  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KDLM". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.