| Country: | US |
| KASM | |
| City: | Albany, Minnesota |
| Branding: | 1150 AM KASM |
| Translator: | 107.7 K299BT (Albany)[1] |
| Airdate: | November 20, 1950 |
| Format: | News/Talk |
| Power: | 2,100 watts (day) 21 watts (night) |
| Class: | D |
| Facility Id: | 33464 |
| Coordinates: | 45.6314°N 94.6°W |
| Owner: | Lucas Carpenter |
| Licensee: | Crystal Media Group, LLC |
| Sister Stations: | KDDG, WQPM, KLCI, WLKX, KBGY |
| Webcast: | Listen Live |
| Licensing Authority: | FCC |
KASM (1150 AM) is a radio station licensed to serve Albany, Minnesota, United States. The station, established in 1950,[2] is currently owned by Lucas Carpenter, through licensee Crystal Media Group, LLC.
KASM broadcasts a news-talk radio format.[3] It receives reports from Brownfield Ag News network and the Minnesota Farm Network. [4] It also carries Albany High School Huskies boys' and girls' athletics, including football, basketball, and hockey.[5]
KASM is a "heritage" radio station that officially signed on the air on November 20, 1950, licensed to Albany, Minnesota.[6] For several decades, the station was owned and operated by the Wester family. However, in 2023, the station was acquired by Crystal Media Group, LLC, led by Lucas Carpenter.[7] A central figure in KASM's history was Cliff Mitchell, who served as the station's Farm Director for 50 years, beginning in 1952. Mitchell was legendary for his 2:00 a.m. wake-up calls and his presence on programs like the "Dairyland Quiz" and "Party Line."[8] His work helped KASM develop its unique identity as "The Dependable Neighbor."
