District 1

KAAL-TV Rochester/Austin (District 1) KAAL-TV partnered with United Way of Olmsted County on the Stuff the Resource Room one-day initiative which asked viewers to donate hygiene products to the Rochester Public School Districts Resource Rooms for their Community School. The collection garnered over 776 pounds of hygiene products including shampoo, conditioner, laundry soap and more. KAAL-TV is actively involved in collections for Toys for Toys, the Feed the Need Celebrity Chef Cook Off for Channel One Food Bank and much more throughout the year. They were also a recipient of an MBA Service to Minnesota Award.

KIMT-TV Rochester (District 1) KIMT-TV partnered with various organizations including the Rochester Library Foundation's Gala and American Cancer Society's Rochester Gala. Along with having KIMT anchors Kamie Blair and Sara Knox be emcee's, KIMT donated over $12,800 in air-time value to help promote these organization's events.

Townsquare Media stations Rochester (District 1) Townsquare Media stations in Rochester/Preston helped community nonprofits raise $3,337,232 over the past year. Several team members serve on board of directors for several nonprofits, volunteer their time and talents for community organizations, but they invest locally as well. Supporting local isn't just a popular phrase for their team, it is an action they display. This includes, packing backpacks for school students, ringing bells for Salvation Army, picking up litter in the community, and making sure kids have toys during the holiday season. Station websites also included 88+ stories highlighting local organizations through Townsquare Cares.

iHeartMedia stations Rochester (District 1) iHeartMedia Rochester stations were a media sponsor of the Southeast Minnesota Toys For Tots campaign. The Toys for Tots campaign collected 32,790 toys that were distributed to 9,742 children in eight counties in Southeastern Minnesota. The toy collection set a new record for total toys collected and children supported with this campaign.

KEYC-TV Mankato (District 1) KEYC-TV in Mankato supported the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign and helped to surpass their fundraising goal of $550,000. KEYC-TV is a vital resource for those in the community during severe weather including extreme cold, tornados, snow and flash flooding. 

Alpha Media Luverne (District 1) Over the past year, KQAD-AM was involved with the Luverne Lions Club Annual Fundraiser. Their station helped to raise over $5,000 during this annual campaign.

Radio Works Worthington (District 1) The Radio Works Beach Bash marks its 10th year in July 2025. This event has raised nearly $250,000 for the Lake Okabena Improvement Association, St. Mary's Catholic and Worthington Christian Schools and The Beach Nook.

KTTC-TV Rochester (District 1) KTTC-TV's Eagles Cancer Telethon raised $728,364+. Funds raised go to support cancer research at Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, Hormel Institute for Cancer Research and the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota.

Radio Mankato stations (District 1) Radio Mankato's, KXAC-FM, KDOG-FM and KATO-FM and staff get involved with the Climb 2 Feed Kids event with proceeds supporting the mission of Feeding Our Communities Partners who's mission it is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity for youth. The event raised $100,000. Radio Mankato's stations also support the event with on-air interviews, radio spots and emceeing the event.

Leighton Media (Districts 1,6,7) All Leighton Media stations in Alexandria, Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls, St. Cloud, and Winona participated in the "Gratitude on Repeat" campaign which encouraged its listeners to nominate a non-profit to receive $25,000 in radio advertising. This campaign has helped local non-profits raise over $1,000,000 since the campaign's inception. 

KCHK-AM/FM New Prague (District 1) KCHK-AM/FM raised $4,157 with their Holiday CD Sampler. Proceeds from the sale of the Holiday CD Sampler goes to Le Sueur County's "Shop With a Cop" program.

KWNG-FM and KCUE-AM Red Wing (District 1) In November, the Q-Media Group stations in Red Wing teamed up to collect 2,400 pounds of food and $425+ in cash donations for the Red Wing Area Food Shelf during its Project Food Shelf Campaign.

WPVW-FM Plainview (District 1) In November, the station collected over 460 pounds of food and $2,500 in cash donations for the Plainview Elgin Food Shelf.

KNXR-FM Rochester (District 1) KNXR host Julie Jones hosts a weekday feature that highlights organizations in the community like Salvation Army, The Landing, Ronald McDonald House, Paws & Claws Animal Shelter, Women's Shelter, Family Service Rochester, Elder Network and many more.