MN Radio: Hubbard Closes On Omni Broadcast Stations

Hubbard Broadcasting has announced it has closed on the sixteem stations of Omni Broadcasting in Minnesota.

“Hubbard Broadcasting is deeply committed to local radio and to Minnesota, and this is a great opportunity to expand the company’s presence into some wonderful local communities,” said Chair/CEO Ginny Morris.

Ginny Morris

“We have long admired Lou Buron and Mary Campbell, whose stations have been nationally recognized for both excellence in programming and commitment to local community service. We are committed to maintaining that dedication to excellence and community, and we look forward to welcoming all Omni employees to the Hubbard Broadcasting family.”

Omni Broadcasting President Lou Buron added, "Hubbard Broadcasting is a leader in our industry, and we believe that our stations could not be in better hands. Hubbard Broadcasting will be able to provide significant scale and growth potential to these stations, which well-positions our customers, employees and listeners for the future.

Hubbard currently owns radio stations in Chicago, Cincinnati, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Seattle, St. Louis, and Washington DC.

The Omni stations are;

• Alexandria: Oldies “Cool 94.3” KULO and Country “100.7 Kik-FM” KIKV 
• Brainerd: Country KBLB 93.3 FM B93-3, Oldies KUAL 103.5 FM Cool, AC WJJY 106.7 FM, Classic Rock KLIZ 107.5 FM, Business KVBR 1340 AM Brainerd, Sports “1380 The Fan” KLIZ 1380 The Fan: AC KKZY 95.5 FM Bemidji, Classic Rock KLLZ 99.1 FM, Country KBHP 101.1 FM, Classic Hits WQXJ 104.5 FM Blackduck, and Sports KBUN 1450 AM 
• Wadena: Country 105.9 KKWS 105.9 FM 'K106' and Classic Country simulcast 920 KWAD 920 AM / KNSP 1420 AM

The company expects no programming or personnel changes for any of the acquired stations.