District 7

Lakeland Broadcasting and its stations KWLM-FM, KQIC-FM, KOLV-FM and KLFN-FM Willmar (District 7) The Lakeland Broadcasting stations in Willmar partnered with the United Way on a Stuff-the-Bus campaign that collected 7,306 school supply items and over $4,000 in cash donations. Supplies were distributed to 17 area school districts.

R&J Broadcasting, Inc. and its stations KKCQ-AM, KKCQ-FM, KRJM-FM, KRJM-AM Ada (District 7) held a Radiothon to raise awareness and funds for REACH (Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters). Over $8,000 was raised and was used to support REACH efforts in Clay, Norman, and Becker Counties with their backpack food bank and counseling programs. Over 500 families in the area were supported by the proceeds. The station also donates air time and volunteer time to blood drives and community fundraisers for Ada Future Leaders, White Earth Reservation, Red Lake Reservation, the Local Food Pantry and Lions Clubs.

R&J Broadcasting, Inc. and its stations Brainerd and Aitkin (District 7) held their 12 Homes of Christmas initiative with Access North. Twelve families that were struggling with various issues were adopted for the Holiday Season. R&J Broadcasting listeners and small businesses in the community helped to fulfill wish lists for these families to make their Holiday Season brighter.

KROX-AM Crookston (District 7) KROX continues to be a trusted voice for vital information during flooding and severe weather. KROX features interviews with the Crookston Police Chief, City Administrator, Public Works Director, and the Fire Chief/Emergency Management Head several times a day to update Crookston-area residents on what is happening in the city. Information is given on where sandbagging is needed, evacuation information, and many other important announcements.

Hubbard Radio and its 16 stations in Alexandria, Bemidji, Brainerd, and Wadena (District 7, 8) raised over $199,724 during their annual Take a Stand to End Child Abuse Radiothon. Stations worked with Family Wise Services and Child Abuse Prevention Councils in the communities that they serve to raise funds and awareness.

Leighton Broadcasting (Districts 1,6,7) All Leighton Broadcasting 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.  The “Gratitude On Repeat” campaign recipients include Stevens Community Medical Center, Dreams for Kids, Ottertail County Sherriff Posse, Tri-County Humane Society, and Winona Area Public School Foundation.