After serving East Central Minnesota for 16 years, Mora’s KBEK-FM 95.5 falls silent today (Friday, September 30, 2011.)
KBEK’s 25,000 watt signal provided primary coverage to the communities of Mora, Princeton, Cambridge, and Milaca. They aired a unique mix of Oldies, featuring live and local air personalities.
KBEK owner Colleen McKinney confirmed to the local newspaper that the station was indeed terminating their operations. This is another blow for independently owned, “hometown” radio and the service it provides to smaller markets. R.I.P, KBEK.
*UPDATE* – 10/1/2011 – KBEK has apparently won a temporary reprieve. Colleen McKinney announced yesterday afternoon that KBEK would remain on the air until at least the end of the year. Here’s the audio: