MN Radio: KBEK 95.5 FM Suspends Programming

KBEK 95.5 FM, licensed to Mora, MN has gone dark.

Money is the issue according to a posting on the station's website, "on March 31, 2014 KBEK 95.5 FM suspended broadcast and the station will undergo a review of its finances and organizational structure."

The suspension interrupts 18-years of broadcasting.

According to local station management,  office functions are being maintained; however, future plans for the station are currently undetermined.

KBEK 95.5 FM (25Kw) 60dBu Coverage

The station's Colleen McKinney thanked  sponsors and listeners for their support.  She stated, "Despite many challenges, losses, and changes, it has been a tremendously meaningful experience.  We provided a valuable service and I am proud to have been a part of that effort.  KBEK touched people's lives and communicated information about life in our area in such a way that we all became more connected to each other.  I hope that the contributions of all those at KBEK who brought you live and local radio will be recognized and remembered."