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KMSE

KMSE is a radio station licensed to Rochester, Minnesota. The station is owned by Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), and airs MPR's "The Current" network, consisting of an Adult Album Alternative music format originating from KCMP in Northfield, Minnesota.See also Minnesota Public Radio

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KMSE
Satellite of KCMP, Northfield/Minneapolis–Saint Paul
Frequency88.7 MHz (HD Radio)
Branding"The Current"
Programming
FormatPublic; AAA
AffiliationsMinnesota Public Radio, NPR, American Public Media
Ownership
OwnerMinnesota Public Radio
KLSE, KZSE
History
First air date
October 1998 (1998-10)1
Technical information2
Licensing authority
FCC
83876
ClassA
ERP850 watts
HAAT170.9 m (561 ft)
Transmitter coordinates
44°02′28″N 92°20′28″W / 44.041°N 92.341°W / 44.041; -92.341
Links
Public license information
WebcastStream PLS
Websitethecurrent.org

KMSE (88.7 FM) is a radio station licensed to Rochester, Minnesota. The station is owned by Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), and airs MPR's "The Current" network, consisting of an Adult Album Alternative music format originating from KCMP in Northfield, Minnesota.

References

References

  1. "New public radio alternative available". Post-Bulletin. Rochester, Minnesota. October 15, 1998. p. 1C. Retrieved December 3, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Facility Technical Data for KMSE". Licensing and Management System. Federal Communications Commission.
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