KPHR (106.3
FM, "Power 106.3") is a
radio station
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licensed to
Ortonville, Minnesota serving the
Watertown, South Dakota area. The station airs a
classic rock
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format and is owned by Prairie Winds Broadcasting, Inc. The station broadcasts using
HD Radio
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. It carries a
soft adult contemporary
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format on HD-2, known as Star 98.1.
Ownership
On August 3, 2007, KPHR was acquired by Armada Media as part of a 4 station purchase for a total price of $2.9 million.
On June 25, 2019, Armada Media sold KPHR, four sister stations, and a translator to Prairie Winds Broadcasting for a total price of $1.5 million
The sale was consummated on August 30, 2019.
References
External links
KPHR official website
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Radio stations in Minnesota
Classic rock radio stations in the United States
Radio stations established in 1997
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