KMNQ

KMNQ (1470 AM) is a radio station in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. The station currently simulcasts the Spanish-language programming of sister station KMNV. Prior to February 2008, the station aired a gospel music format. They are licensed to Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.

History

Since 1994, 1470 simulcast KLBB (1400 AM), which played big band, lounge and middle of the road (MOR) music (often referred to as adult standards). Both stations were operated as The KLBB Company, a for-profit subsidiary of the Greenspring Company owned by American Public Media Group, which operates Minnesota Public Radio and other properties. MPR announced on May 25, 2005 that it had reached an agreement to sell both KLBB and KLBP to Davidson Media Group, a New York-based broadcaster specializing in multi-cultural, community focused formats. Thereafter, KLBB acquired a Spanish-language format, while the format on KLBP remained MOR until July 17, 2006, when it switched to a gospel music format from the Totally Gospel Radio Network (Buffalo, NY) with the KZTG call letters. The sale of both stations was approved by the FCC on July 25, 2005, with Davidson taking control September 7, 2005. It later became KRJJ "Rejoicing In Jesus" in March 2007.