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KLFD (1410 AM, “The Original”) is a radio station licensed to serve Litchfield, Minnesota, United States. The station’s broadcast license is held by Mid-Minnesota Media, LLC.

KLFD broadcasts a “varietyformat featuring an assortment of news, sports, informational, and talk radio programming plus a full-service mix of music and information on weekdays.[2] This programming also includes the Voice of Tomorrow religious broadcast and the Imagination Theater syndicated radio drama series. The station provides play-by-play coverage for the Litchfield Dragons and Dassel-Cokato Chargers high school teams.[3] The station is an affiliate for the Minnesota Vikings (NFL) and the Minnesota Lynx (WNBA).[4][5] It also serves as a broadcast partner for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Minnesota Wild.[6]

History

KLFD began broadcasting on April 20, 1959.[7] The station was founded by Meeker County Radio, Inc. and has served as a central hub for local news and agricultural information for over six decades. Its call letters are a direct reference to its city of license (LitchFielD).

In 1989, the station briefly changed its call sign to KQIV but returned to the heritage KLFD letters on December 6, 1991.[8] The station is currently owned and operated by Steve Gretsch under the license holder Mid-Minnesota Media, LLC. Gretsch, a veteran broadcaster with over 35 years of experience, purchased the station to maintain its “full service” community focus.[9] KLFD is branded as “The Original,” reflecting its status as Meeker County’s first and longest-running radio outlet. The station operates a Variety format, combining local talk, community events, and musical programming.[10]

References

  1. ^ “Facility Technical Data for KLFD”. Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
  2. ^ “Newsmaker Program Archive”. KLFD Radio. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  3. ^ “Litchfield Dragons Sports Hub”. KLFD Radio. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  4. ^ “Lynx Radio Coverage”. KLFD Radio. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  5. ^ “Minnesota Vikings Audio Network: Affiliate List”. Minnesota Vikings. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  6. ^ “Gopher Radio Network Affiliates”. University of Minnesota Athletics. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  7. ^ “Facility Details for Facility ID 41820 (KLFD)”. Federal Communications Commission. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  8. ^ “Call Sign History for Facility ID 41820”. REC Networks. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  9. ^ “About KLFD Radio”. KLFD Radio. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
  10. ^ “KLFD Radio Advertising Profile”. Litchfield Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved January 1, 2026.