KXBR (91.9 FM) is a

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licensed to

International Falls, Minnesota International Falls (sometimes referred to as I-Falls) is a city in and the county seat of Koochiching County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,802 at the time of the 2020 census. International Falls is located on the Rainy R ...

, United States. The station is owned by Heartland Christian Broadcasters.

History

The station was assigned

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KBOG on July 9, 1999. On January 19, 2000, the station changed its call sign to the current KXBR. It initially programmed a modern

Christian rock Christian rock is a form of rock music that features lyrics focusing on matters of Christian faith, often with an emphasis on Jesus in Christianity, Jesus. This music is typically performed by Christians, Christian individuals. The extent to whi ...

format for the International Falls and Fort Frances area. featuring bands like Skillet, P.O.D., 12 Stones, Sent By Ravens, Red, and others. The day after Thanksgiving 2013, KXBR changed formats to

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. Following the Christmas format, KXBR became a Christian teaching/talk station on January 1, 2014.

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* Christian radio stations in Minnesota Radio stations established in 1999 International Falls, Minnesota 1999 establishments in Minnesota {{Christian-radio-station-stub