KLFN
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| Broadcast area | Willmar, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 106.5 MHz |
| Branding | 106.5 The Train |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Lakeland Broadcasting Company |
| KWLM, KOLV, KQIC, KSCR-FM, KKLN, KBMO | |
| History | |
First air date | 2003 |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 85513 |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 6,000 watts |
| HAAT | 100 meters |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | willmarradio.com |
KLFN (106.5 FM, "106.5 The Train") is a radio station licensed to Sunburg, Minnesota. The station broadcasts a classic hits format and is owned by Lakeland Broadcasting Company.[2] The station is an affiliate of the Linder Farm Network, broadcasting agricultural news and market updates that target the farming communities surrounding Sunburg and Willmar.[3]
History
KLFN officially began broadcasting in 2003.[4] The station is owned and operated by the Lakeland Broadcasting Company, a subsidiary of the Linder family's media interests.[5] It operates as a sister station to the heritage news/talk outlet KWLM and the classic rock station KKLN.[6] In January 2024, control of the station was officially transferred to Lakeland Media LLC, a partnership between J. David Linder and Lynn Ketelsen.[7] This acquisition was part of a broader $1.5 million deal that included heritage sister stations KWLM, KQIC, and KOLV. In early 2025, the group further expanded by acquiring Benson-based stations KSCR-FM and KBMO to create a larger regional broadcasting network.[8]
References
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KLFN". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ KLFN fcc.gov. Accessed November 25, 2013
- ^ "Linder Farm Network Affiliate Stations". Linder Farm Network. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "Facility Technical Data for KLFN". Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "AM Station Profile: KLFN". FCC Public Inspection Files. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "Lakeland Media Stations". Willmar Radio. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "Willmar Radio Group Sold to Linder-Ketelsen Partnership". NorthPine: Upper Midwest Broadcasting. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ "Lakeland Media Adds Three More Western Minnesota Radio Stations". NorthPine. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
External links
- KLFN's website
- Facility details for Facility ID 85513 (KLFN) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KLFN in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
45°22′14″N 95°08′28″W / 45.37056°N 95.14111°W