KMSR (1520 AM) is a

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in Mayville, North Dakota, licensed to Northwood, serving the

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of eastern North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. Formerly known as "Sports Radio 1520", KMSR rebranded as "99KMSR" upon launching an

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in late 2020. KMSR 1520 AM is on the air in the daytime only, so it signs off at sunset, and signs on again at sunrise. Its translator, K255DG, operates 24 hours a day on 98.9 FM.

Programming

KMSR airs ''

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'', ''

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'', and '' The Rich Eisen Show'', occasionally preempted by local sports coverage. KMSR covers the Red River Valley area, including Mayville,

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, and Fargo.

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for many years, KMAV-FM and KMSR (formerly KMAV) have been broadcasting separate programming since November 2003.

Family matters

KMSR is family owned. Five-time North Dakota Sportscaster of the Year, Dan Keating, calls basketball, baseball, football, volleyball, and softball. His wife, Mary, is the company's president. Their sons, Craig and Mike, are also active in the company.

Sports

In addition to local sports and syndicated sports talk, KMSR carries NFL,

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, and

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games from

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and Sports USA Radio networks.

Translators

KMSR broadcasts on the following FM translator:

External links

KMAV/KMSR website
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