KXRZ (99.3 FM, "Z99") is a hot adult contemporary formatted radio station in Alexandria, Minnesota, United States. "Z99" is owned by Leighton Broadcasting which also owns KXRA-FM and KXRA.

KXRZ
Broadcast areaDouglas County, Minnesota
Frequency99.3 MHz
BrandingZ99
Programming
FormatHot adult contemporary
AffiliationsWestwood One
Ownership
Owner
KXRA-FM, KXRA
History
First air date
April 2, 1984 (as KSTQ)
Former call signs
KSTQ (1983–1999)
Technical information[1]
Licensing authority
FCC
Facility ID6651
ClassC3
ERP12,000 watts
HAAT85 meters
Links
Public license information
WebcastListen Live
WebsiteZ99 Website

The station airs Westwood One's Hot AC format at all times besides the morning show. Every Sunday, Calvary Lutheran Church airs their 8:30am worship service at 10:30am.

History

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Lakes 99.3 (KSTQ)

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Z99 originally started out as The Lakes 99.3 (KSTQ) owned by Branstock Communications. In December 1998, the FCC canceled the license of 3 radio stations: KSTQ Alexandria, KMSR Sauk Centre, and KMGK Glenwood. The station was purchased by Paradis Broadcasting in 2000 at which time the call letters were changed to KXRZ.

Z99 (KXRZ)

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In February 2000, Paradis Broadcasting began broadcasting Z99 on a Hot Adult Contemporary satellite feed from Jones Radio Networks. until December 2008, due to the purchase from Triton Media Group. Jones Hot AC was then relocated into Dial Global's portfolio replacing "Bright AC". KXRZ - Z99 currently is an affiliate of Westwood One and carries their Hot AC format.

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  1. ^ "Facility Technical Data for KXRZ". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.