101.3 KDWB

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101.3 KDWB (KDWB-FM) is a prominent commercial contemporary hit radio (CHR) station licensed to Richfield, Minnesota, and serving the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. Originally signing on the air in August 1959 as WPBC-FM, the frequency underwent multiple call sign and format iterations before ultimately acquiring the legendary KDWB-FM call letters and anchoring itself as the Twin Cities' premier destination for mainstream pop and top 40 hits. Owned and operated by iHeartMedia, the station has maintained a dominant presence across Minnesota's radio landscape for decades. The station's programming focuses heavily on current chart-topping pop, dance, and rhythmic hits from major international artists, capturing a massive youth and young adult demographic. KDWB is widely recognized for its high-energy layout and prominent on-air talent, famously serving as the long-time home of the iconic Dave Ryan in the Morning show alongside popular hosts like Falen, Colt, and Jenny. In addition to its main analog broadcast, the station utilizes HD Radio technology, offering specialized multi-casts such as 'Pride Radio' on its HD2 subchannel. Operating with a robust effective radiated power of 100,000 watts from its transmitter in Shoreview, Minnesota, KDWB reaches listeners across a vast footprint in the Upper Midwest. Headquartered with studios located in St. Louis Park, the station extends its reach globally through digital platforms, mobile apps, and the iHeartRadio ecosystem. Through legendary local promotions, major community concert events like the annual 'Jingle Ball', and a constant presence on social media, 101.3 KDWB remains an indelible part of Twin Cities pop culture.

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