KCLP The Rock Farm

The Rock Farm

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Languages

English

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Country

United States

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Genres

Rock, Mainstream Rock, Hard Rock +2

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Frequency

101.1 FM

📖 About

KCLP 101.1 FM, known as The Rock Farm, is a mainstream rock radio station serving Luverne, Minnesota and the surrounding tri-state region. The station broadcasts 24 hours of rock music, featuring a high-energy mix of classic and modern rock from the 1970s through today, with a strong focus on hard rock and classic rock. KCLP operates with 100,000 watts and provides coverage across a broad regional audience in southwest Minnesota, northwest Iowa and southeast South Dakota, including communities around Luverne, Rock Rapids, Worthington and the greater Sioux Falls area. The station is operated by Christensen Broadcasting and is designed for rock listeners, with a primary demographic of adults aged 25 to 55 and older. KCLP has a long broadcasting history dating back to 1971, when the station originally launched as KQAD-FM. After operating under the KLQL call letters and the K101 country format for more than four decades, the station was acquired by Christensen Broadcasting in February 2026 and officially relaunched as KCLP 101.1 FM The Rock Farm on March 16, 2026. Today, KCLP combines local radio personalities, regional community broadcasting and continuous rock music with online streaming and mobile listening options.

📋 Details

power:100,000 watts

history:The station originally launched in 1971 as KQAD-FM. It initially operated at 100.9 MHz before moving to 101.1 MHz and adopting the KLQL-FM call letters in 1983. It became known for the K101 country format and maintained a strong regional audience for more than 40 years. Christensen Broadcasting acquired the station in February 2026, and on March 16, 2026, it changed its call sign to KCLP and relaunched the station as The Rock Farm with a mainstream rock format.

branding:The Rock Farm

operator:Christensen Broadcasting LLC

call sign:KCLP

fcc class:C1

ownership:Christensen Broadcasting LUV LLC

facility id:39260

launch year:1971

programming:24-hour rock music

former brand:K101

music format:Rock music from the 1970s to today, including hard rock, classic rock and modern rock

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coverage area:Tri-State Area covering approximately 75 counties and 200 communities

broadcast type:FM, Online Streaming

station format:Mainstream Rock

voice assistant:Available through Alexa using the station's supported voice command

former call sign:KLQL-FM

mobile listening:KCLP mobile apps are available through Apple App Store and Google Play

online listening:Available through KCLPradio.com and online streaming

regional coverage:Luverne, Rock Rapids, Worthington, Pipestone and the greater Sioux Falls area

transmitter power:100,000 watts ERP

target demographic:Adults 25-55+

primary service area:Southwest Minnesota, northwest Iowa and southeast South Dakota

current format launch:March 16, 2026