KCLD-FM


KCLD-FM is an American radio station in St. Cloud, Minnesota, airing an Adult 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, Famous Amos on mid-days, Derek Lee on afternoons, and Alayna Jaye on evenings.

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 and Sam Stevens
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 Wes McKane, Lackey Boy, David Black, Dave Kelly, Dino, Mike Danger, John Nordstrom, Chad Brueske, Susan Sheffield, Earl Wayne, Mike Boelter, and Darrin Feist.

History

The 104.7 MHz frequency in St. Cloud was originally assigned to KFAM-FM, which was owned by the St. Cloud Daily Times. A sister station of AM station KFAM, KFAM-FM began broadcasting in 1948.
KFAM-FM was sold for $400,000 in 1975. The new owner, Alvar Leighton, changed the call letters to KCLD.