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Broadcasters Strengthen Local Communities
Local broadcasters have faithfully served communities across the state for decades. They run critical information about public safety, advocate for their economy by supporting small businesses, organize and contribute to events serving community organizations and more.
The 2026 Minnesota Broadcasters Week of Kindness showcased the incredible impact Minnesota broadcasters can make in their communities. Stations across the state came together to support local families, students, nonprofits, and community organizations through a wide range of service projects.
Tri County Broadcasting's blood drive collected 34 pints of lifesaving blood for the American Red Cross, while iHeartMedia and KDOM Radio collected school supplies and coats for local school students, teachers and families. KWLM Radio distributed 1,800 ears of corn at the Kandiyohi County Fair, and Lakeland Media hosted the KMS Enrichment Camp for local students to teach them about broadcasting. WDGY Radio helped bring back the St. Paul fireworks with the St. Paul Rotary in celebration of America's 250th birthday. Townsquare Media Duluth helped to raise $25,000 for ALS Research during their Bloody Bash event. CW Twin Cities volunteered at Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, and KMSP FOX9 volunteered at Source MN, a local food shelf supporting neighbors in need. myTalk 107.1's Bids for Kids online silent auction raised an incredible $27,115 for Ronald McDonald House Charities-Upper Midwest.
Together, these efforts demonstrate the generosity, community spirit, and lasting impact of Minnesota broadcasters--and the meaningful difference you make every day in the communities you serve.
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Townsquare Media Rochester packed boxes of food at Channel One Food Bank in November 2025 for families who need it the most.
BOB FM raises over $28,000 with the Minnesota Country Salutes CD for Minnesota Military Family Foundation and Minnesota Wheels of Honor.
Dan Seeman of KSTP-FM accepts the NAB Crystal Radio Award which honors stations for excellence in year-round community service.
IHeartMedia Rochester and its stations collected over 27,195 toys and distributed them to 7,602 children during their Toys for Tots collection.
K102 raises $1,137,185 for St. Jude Children's Hospital during their annual Radiothon.
KFAN collects 16 pallets of toys during their Radiothon for Toys for Tots.
Lakeland Broadcasting stations in Wilmar raise over $79,000 for the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf during the Radio For Relief Radiothon.
Leighton Broadcasting presents Boys and Girls Club with their Gratitude on Repeat Campaign.
Midwest Communications stations in Hibbing help to raise over $1,000,000 for ALS Research.
Q-Media Group stations in Red Wing raise $2,000 during Project Food Shelf
Radio Mankato receives Community Partner of the Year Award from YMCA.
Salem Media Group's Here to Help Campaign for Salvation Army of the North has raised over $70,000 and fed over 1,200 people in the community.
The KTTC-TV Eagles Cancer Center Telethon raises over $1,000,000.
WCCO Radio raises over $443,000 for Second Harvest Heartland during the Let's Kick Hunger Radiothon.
WCCO-TV collects 2 million pounds food during their food drive for Salvation Army.
WDGY's Power of 100 campaign celebrates and brings awareness to non-profits in the community through various community initiatives.
WCCO Radio's and ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com's Sheletta Brundidge held their third annual autism book giveaway and celebration for kids on the autism spectrum. Families who have kids with autism received a free copy of Sheletta's autism children's book, food and were invited to a magic show.
Paul Bunyan Broadcasting's stations in Bemidji received the Axe Award for their work community work with the Bemidji-Area United Way.
BOB FM's The Longest Day Radiothon raised over $18,000 for the Alzheimer's Association MN/ND Chapter.
The Hubbard Radio stations in Brainerd/Baxter are stuffing a bus with school supplies for local students and area teachers.
The Townsquare Media Duluth stations helped to raise $23,000 for Never Surrender which is an organization that supports those living with ALS.
Cumulus Media Group stations in the Twin Cities packed 453 pounds of food which is 1,260 meals for Second Harvest Heartland.
iHeartMedia stations in the Twin Cities volunteered to help pick up trash along Minnehaha Creek. 30 bags of trash were collected.
La Raza Radio organized a meeting which brought community leaders together to discuss collaboration and ways to work together.
KTTC-TV and KXLT-TV partnered with the United Way on various volunteer activities during Broadcasters Week of Kindness including painting, packing backpacks for local students and helping out a local food shelf.
KWLM-AM in Willmar served over 2,000 ears of corn during their annual corn feed at the Kandiyohi County Fair.
Midwest Communications in Hibbing, Virginia and Grand Rapids volunteered and served over 1,900 meals during National Night Out community celebrations.
Q-Media's KWNG-FM and KCUE-AM in Red Wing hosted their annual Project Food Shelf Collection collecting 2,448 pounds of food and $424.09 in cash donations for the Red Wing Area Food Shelf!
WCCO-AM's Annual Radiothon for Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities raised over $367,523 which is a new record! Since 2003, $4.3 Million has been raised for Union Gospel Mission Twin Cities through this annual Radiothon.
The KSTP-FM fundraiser for Moon's Miracle Fund to fight MS raised $44,528. This was a fundraiser to honor longtime on-air host, Larry "Moon" Thompson.
KTTC-TV employees in Rochester packed boxes at Channel One Foodbank during MBA's Broadcasters Week of Kindness.
iHeartMedia Twin Cities employees hosted a Lunch and Learn for Can Do Canines during MBA's Broadcasters Week of Kindness.
The team at WDGY Radio brought Elvis music to a local Senior living home during MBA's Broadcasters Week of Kindness.
KTMY-FM in the Twin Cities raised over $162,000 during their Project Down & Dirty campaign which raised money and awareness for Ronald McDonald House Charities Upper Midwest, Cookie Cart, Children's Cancer Research Fund, and The Bond Between.
KROX Radio in Crookston raised over $200,000 for the Highland Inclusive Playground during their Radiothon in August 2024.
Staff at KQDS-TV in Duluth helped to pickup litter and trash along the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth during Broadcasters Week of Kindness.
Midwest Communications stations in Duluth raise $1,566+ and 860 pounds of food for Second Harvest Northland in their annual Day of Giving. In the last three years, Midwest Communications Day of Giving has ensured over 12,000 meals for Northland neighbors in need.
WCCO-TV's Home for the Holidays Campaign has raised $906,000+ for the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans.
WPVW in Plainview helped to collect 300 pounds of food and over $1,000 in cash donations for the Plainview Elgin Food Shelf during live broadcasts on November 15th and November 16th.
Townsquare Media in Rochester participated in the "A Litter Bit Better" community initiative on Earth Day to pick up trash around the community.
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