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For the Syrian architect and politician, see Abdul Rauf al-Kasm.

KASM (1150 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve Albany, Minnesota, United States. The station, established in 1950,[1] is currently owned by Lucas Carpenter, through licensee Crystal Media Group, LLC.

KASM broadcasts a news–talk radio format.[4] It receives reports from Brownfield Ag News network and the Minnesota Farm Network. [5] It also carries Albany High School Huskies boys’ and girls’ athletics, including football, basketball, and hockey.[6]

History

KASM is a “heritage” radio station that officially signed on the air on November 20, 1950, licensed to Albany, Minnesota.[7] For several decades, the station was owned and operated by the Wester family. However, in 2023, the station was acquired by Crystal Media Group, LLC, led by Lucas Carpenter.[8] A central figure in KASM’s history was Cliff Mitchell, who served as the station’s Farm Director for 50 years, beginning in 1952. Mitchell was legendary for his 2:00 a.m. wake-up calls and his presence on programs like the “Dairyland Quiz” and “Party Line.”[9] His work helped KASM develop its unique identity as “The Dependable Neighbor.”

References

  1. ^ a b “Directory of Radio Stations in the United States and Canada”. Broadcasting Yearbook 1979. Washington, DC: Broadcasting Publications, Inc. 1979. p. C-115.
  2. ^ “Facility Technical Data for KASM”. Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  3. ^ “K299BT Facility Record”. REC Networks. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  4. ^ “Station Information Profile”. Arbitron. Retrieved June 24, 2009.
  5. ^ “On-Air Schedule”. KASM Radio Network. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  6. ^ “KASM Sports Broadcast Schedule”. KASM Radio Network. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  7. ^ “Facility Details for KASM (Facility ID 33464)”. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  8. ^ “AM Station Profile: KASM”. FCC Public Inspection Files. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  9. ^ “Cliff Mitchell Hall of Fame Induction”. Pavek Museum. Retrieved January 1, 2026.