KCLD-FM
KCLD-FM is an American radio station in St. Cloud, Minnesota, airing a CHR/Top 40 music format. The station is owned by Leighton Broadcasting. It has been a Top 40 outlet since 1976.
The current on-air weekday lineup includes KCLD Playhouse Mornings with Kat and JJ Holiday, Derek Lee on afternoons and the live syndicated Liveline with Mason Kelter at night.
Former on-air staff
Former morning hosts include Zach Pizza, Keri Kramer, Chris Pickett, Pat Ebertz, Barry Collins, Shawnda McNeal, Rich Ward, Julie K, Stevo Hunter, and John Uran.Former mid-day personalities include Taylor Shay, Chase, Cathy Cooley, Patty McLain, Cheryl West, Neal Thelen, Blake Patton, Jack Hicks, Sam Stevens, Famous Amos, and Alayna Jaye.
Former afternoon hosts include Mike Shaffer, Brook Stephans, Blaine Fowler, Timmy Daniels, John E. Cage, Hurricane Keith Carr, and Tom Wakefield.
Former evening hosts include Wayne D, Wes McKane, Lackey Boy, David Black, Dave Kelly, Dino, Mike Danger, John Nordstrom, Chad Brueske, Weekdays 7PM-12M “Duke in the Dark” by Earl “Duke” Stafsberg, Mike Boelter, Zannie Kaye, Mollie Mawlz and Darrin Feist.
History
KCLD is one of the oldest FM stations in Minnesota, with a history dating back to September 14, 1948. It was originally founded as KFAM-FM by the St. Cloud Daily Times, operating as a sister station to KFAM-AM.In September 1975, the station was purchased for $400,000 by broadcasting pioneer Alver "Al" Leighton. Leighton changed the call letters to KCLD and relocated the corporate headquarters for Leighton Broadcasting to downtown St. Cloud.