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KCLD-FM

St. Cloud, Minnesota
Broadcast area	Central Minnesota
Frequency	104.7 MHz
Branding	104.7 KCLD
Programming
Language(s)	English
Format	Top 40
Ownership
Owner	Leighton Broadcasting (Leighton Enterprises, Inc.)
Sister stations	KCML, KNSI, KZPK, K277BS
History
First air date	1976
Former call signs	KFAM-FM
Call sign meaning	St. CLouD
Technical information
Facility ID	37003
Class	C
ERP	100,000 watts
HAAT	300 meters (980 ft)
Transmitter coordinates	45°34′03″N 94°30′43″W / 45.56750°N 94.51194°W / 45.56750; -94.51194
Links
Webcast	Listen Live
Website	www.1047kcld.com

KCLD-FM (104.7 FM) is an American radio station in St. Cloud, Minnesota, airing a Top 40 music format. The station is owned by Leighton Broadcasting. It has been a Top 40 outlet since 1976.

As of 2018, the current on-air weekday lineup includes KCLD Playhouse Mornings with Kat and JJ Holiday, Famous Amos on mid-days, Derek Lee on afternoons, and Alayna Jaye on evenings.

Former on-air staff

Former morning hosts include Zach Pizza (2007–2008), Keri Kramer, Chris Pickett (March 2004—August 2005), Pat Ebertz, Barry Collins, Shawnda McNeal (March 2004-August 2005, now at WSTO), Rich Ward, Julie K (1995), Stevo Hunter, and John Uran.

Former mid-day personalities include Taylor Shay (now at WIAD, Washington, D.C.), Chase (now at WZEE), Cathy Cooley, Patty McLain, Cheryl West, Neal Thelen, Blake Patton, Jack Hicks and Sam Stevens

Former afternoon hosts include Mike Shaffer (2008–2010, now at WSTW), Brook Stephans (now at KZPK), Blaine Fowler (now at WDVD/Detroit), Timmy Daniels (2005-2008), John E. Cage, Hurricane Keith Carr, and Tom Wakefield.

Former evening hosts include Wes McKane, Lackey Boy(98-99, now known as "Chris Parker" at WTVR/Richmond), David Black (January 1998-?), Dave Kelly (2000-2002), Dino (2002–2004, now at WFBC), Mike Danger (now at WPXY), John Nordstrom (1992), Chad Brueske, Susan Sheffield, Earl Wayne, Mike Boelter, and Darrin Feist.

History

The 104.7 MHz frequency in St. Cloud was originally assigned to KFAM-FM, which was owned by the St. Cloud Daily Times. A sister station of AM station KFAM, KFAM-FM began broadcasting in 1948.

KFAM-FM was sold for $400,000 in 1975. The new owner, Alvar Leighton, changed the call letters to KCLD.

References

1. http://1047kcld.com/onair/
2. "KFAM-FM Is Launched; Duplicates KFAM Shows" (PDF). Broadcasting. November 8, 1948. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
3. Lindblad, Sister Owen (October 1987). "On the Air: The 'Voice of Central Minnesota'" (PDF). Escape to the Minnesota Good Times. Retrieved 1 February 2015.

External links

• 104.7 KCLD official website
• Facility details for Facility ID KCLD ({{{2}}}) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
• {{{2}}} in Nielsen Audio's FM station database

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