| City | Grand Forks, North Dakota |
|---|---|
| Country | US |
| Area | Greater Grand Forks |
| Branding | XL93 |
| Rds | XL93 GRAND FORKS |
| Airdate | March 10, 1975 |
| Format | Contemporary hit radio |
| Affiliations | Premiere Networks |
| Facility id | 20325 |
| Erp | 100,000 watts |
| Haat | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Class | C1 |
| Coordinates | 47.964°N 97.030°W |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Callsign meaning | XL93, abbreviation for EXtra Large |
| Former callsigns |
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| Owner | iHeartMedia |
| Licensee | iHM Licenses, LLC |
| Sister stations | KJKJ · KKXL · KQHT · KSNR |
| Website | xl93.iheart.com |
KKXL-FM (92.9 MHz) is a contemporary hit radio station serving the Grand Forks, North Dakota area. It first began broadcasting in the 1970s as KKDQ. The station is owned by iHeartMedia (formerly Clear Channel Communications until September 2014), and competes with Leighton Broadcasting's KZGF "Z94.7".
History
KKXL-FM signed on March 10, 1975, as a counterpart to KKXL (1440 AM).[1] The call letters were KKDQ from June 30, 1975, to July 27, 1981.[2]
KKXL-FM signed on in 1981 in Grand Forks with a Top 40 format. The station rivaled with now co-owned KQHT "Magic 96" during the late 1980s and 1990s, competed with KYTN "Y95" during the late 1980s, the short-lived KZLT-FM "More Music 104.3" during 2006 and 2007, and currently with KZGF "Z94.7". Famous former DJ's include Rockin' Rick from 1990 to 2017, Mike Danger from 1990 to 1994, Micheal Right & Kevin Hendrickson during the '80s.
Programming
Weekday programming includes "Trevor D. in the Morning", On Air with Ryan Seacrest, Sarah-Ruth on afternoons, RJ on nights, and EJ on overnights. Notable weekend programming includes Most Requested Live with Romeo on Saturday nights, Sonrise with Kevin Peterson, Backtrax USA, and American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest.
References
- ^ "New FM station on air today in Grand Forks". Grand Forks Herald. March 10, 1975. p. 5. Retrieved December 28, 2025. – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "History Cards for KKXL-FM". Federal Communications Commission (Guide to reading History Cards)