WEVE-FM
Radio station in Eveleth, Minnesota
47°35′53.00″N 92°13′26.00″W / 47.5980556°N 92.2238889°W / 47.5980556; -92.2238889WEVE-FM is a radio station on 97.9 FM in Eveleth, Minnesota. The station is programmed with an adult contemporary format targeted towards the 25-54 age group. Established in 1978, WEVE-FM is owned by Midwest Communications. Although the station broadcasts satellite-syndicated programming, it also features local on-air personalities and a full news staff.
On August 24, 2016, Midwest Communications announced that it was purchasing WEVE-FM from Red Rock Radio in a deal that included sister stations KQDS-FM in Duluth, WXXZ in Grand Marais, KAOD in Babbitt, and KGPZ in Coleraine, as well as translators W221AU, W252AN, and W288AI;[2] the sale was completed on December 31, 2016, at a purchase price of $5.625 million.[3]
Translators
WEVE's primary station coverage is augmented by two translators:
| Call sign | Frequency | City of license | ERP (W) | Class | FCC info |
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| W221AU | 92.1 FM | Virginia, Minnesota | 7 | D | FMQ |
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References
- ^ Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook 1999 (PDF). 1999. p. D-234. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
- ^ Krueger, Andrew (August 24, 2016). "KQDS-FM, four other Northland radio stations sold to new owner". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
- ^ "Consummation Notice". CDBS Public Access. Federal Communications Commission. January 4, 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2017.
External links
- Official website
- Minnesota Radio Stations (Northpine)
- WEVE in the FCC FM station database
- WEVE in Nielsen Audio's FM station database
- W221AU in the FCC FM station database
- W221AU at FCCdata.org
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Radio stations in the Iron Range of Minnesota
- This region includes the cities: Ely
- Grand Rapids
- Hibbing
- Virginia
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- Nearby regions –
U.S. - Bemidji
- Brainerd
- Duluth–Superior
- International Falls
Canada- Rainy River
- Thunder Bay
- See also
- List of radio stations in Minnesota
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