KARL (105.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a Classic Country format in Marshall, Minnesota (licensed to Tracy). The station is currently owned by Linder Radio Group.[2][3] It carries Westwood One‘s “Real Country” music format satellite network, but prior to May 2019, it carried Westwood One‘s “Hot Country” music format satellite network since its sign-on in 1994.
KARL first signed on the air on July 19, 1994.[4] The station began transitioning to older country music in May 2019.[5]
KARL is a member of the Linder Farm Network, which provides agricultural updates to the region’s farming community.[6]
References
- ^ “Facility Technical Data for KARL”. Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
- ^ “KARL Facility Record”. United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
- ^ Ellis, Jon (June 15, 2024). “Minnesota Radio Station Ownership Data”. NorthPine.com. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ “The Facilities of Radio” (PDF). Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook. June 10, 1996. pp. B-234. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ Inside Radio (May 22, 2019). “KARL Adjusts Country Positioning”. Inside Radio. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
- ^ Staff (October 14, 2005). “Linder Farm Network Expands Regional Coverage”. The Daily Republic. p. 7. Retrieved January 10, 2026.
External links
- 105.1 KARL official website
- Facility details for Facility ID 35129 (KARL) in the FCC Licensing and Management System
- KARL in Nielsen Audio‘s FM station database