Admittedly I don't listen to KFAI (90.3 fm) nearly as often as in earlier years. It may have…read moreevolved considerably over time. In fact there is a chance that at least parts are completely unrecognized by me. Regardless of its present shape, to the best of my knowledge it remains a community based, almost entirely a volunteer effort. I have found KFAI to be a source of information representing a diverse swath of voices, eclectic musical offerings and an interesting lineup of on-air talent. The signal used to be quite weak and localized. Since then I understand that it has significantly extended its reach to include most if not all of the metro. If you plan on contributing to a listener supported station, to me KFAI is well worth your consideration.

One Sunday night, many moons ago I was just this suburban punk kid. Sitting in my room in Brooklyn…read morePark, filled with teenage angst I'm sure. It was a Sunday evening, I was laying on my bed listening to the radio and probably bored. I spun the dial all the way to the left and then I slowly started moving the dial to the right on my alarm/clock radio searching for something else. It didn't take much but I suddenly stopped it here, 90.3 FM. The song playing was Romeo Void's, Never Say Never. That guitar, drums, driving beat and suddenly that sax in the chorus was tossing my entire world of what I perceived as music. And enter the rabbit hole I did because many years down the road this station is still a mainstay. It still introduces me to music and I hear news that doesn't get played or aired anywhere else. Its local, supported by member listeners and is easily one of the most underrated things in this town. Music Nerd Fact that I learned from KFAI: You know that song "Train Kept a Rolling" made popular by Aerosmith? Well the 60's band Cream was one of the first to cover it but the original was done by Tiny Bradshaw. Yep. It was a big band song back in the day and it was bad ass. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci4EQDD4CqA If you haven't ever listened, they can be heard streamed via the web (they also have an app), or locally at 90.3 or 106.7. Each show is also available for 2 weeks after each airing via podcast. I was gonna plug a few of my favorites but I started going through the list and thought, crap! There's too many. Seriously, if you are the into music and appreciate the likes of The Current, KEXP out of Seattle or KCRW from Santa Monica, KFAI takes that and then adds some spice and takes it to a whole new level. You really do get a new station every couple of hours as the DJ's change. Please check them out and show them your support (ie: $$$, it's always pledge week : ) http://kfai.org/programs

I'm currently on the Current! This radio station is a National Public Radio affiliate, but it's not…read morethe typical affiliate, in that they play mostly music- cool tunes with awesome DJs who know their stuff. Most of the programming is local, with a few shows that are pre-recorded at other radio stations and played here. It's been cool listening to the Current during the Minneapolis protests over the murder of George Floyd, how they play protest music that riles up the public into action. I've never heard a NPR affiliate jam out the Rage Against the Machine followed by some Bob Dylan. The DJs all have cool stories and thoughtful things that they bring in between song sets, instead of the regular DJ who yammers about the weather or the 12th caller. Since this station is on the left side of the dial, there are no advertisements! You don't need to hear about the Minnehaha Liquor deals or how it's Truck Month again. Instead, it's all the good stuff. This station really seems to be a great addition to the community, and has been helping to heal and unite a community in pain.

I realized how much I enjoyed The Current last year while road-tripping to South Carolina (or South…read moreCackalacky, as we discovered it is called by their local radio DJs)... I don't know how many times we heard the auto-tuned train wreck of a song, "Kiss Me Through The Phone." 'Twas rough. I can remember the days when the only major radio choices in the Twin Cities involved Clear Channel-like entities. It wasn't that long ago, because 89.3 has only been around for five years... unfortunately, I think it was long enough to make some of us feel entitled to such good radio, but it's important to remember that we are the lucky ones. Most of the country is living without such luxuries like a mainstream radio station that can play whatever they want. They have their KDWBs and their KS95s, but they do not have anything like The Current on their radio waves. Even when I was driving my friends from Chicago around, they were shocked when I told them it wasn't a mix-tape coming through the speakers... it was the radio. The Current has influenced our local music scene like crazy. They have been able to give a voice to a whole host of local bands that are typically ignored by other local radio stations until they make it big. And the DJs are so fantastic! I love Mark Wheat and Mary Lucia. When Mary Lucia and Bob Collins engage in their afternoon banter after the news, I just die. They are always cracking each other up over nothing, and it makes sitting in traffic a lot more entertaining. Now, I don't blindly (or is it deafly?) love every single track The Current plays, but they introduce me to the new, the old, the different, the independent and the local, which I can fully support---with my ears and my MPR membership dues.

I have been listening to the Tom Barnard morning show for at least 20 years now. They have gone…read morethrough tons of participants, I miss Gelfand and Terri, but the current crew is great too. Philly Dog is awesome and Brittany and Candice are great female additions. Dave Mordal is a fantastic comedian and super quick, another great add over the last few years. I have been listening to Mike Evan's morning entertainment report at 6:40 every morning before work for more than 18 years on my way to downtown Minneapolis and I love his reports. When my wife and I are both at home getting ready for work if we leave a little later, we always sing "Aloha, Friday!" with him as he closes out his Friday update. They usually throw in two or three classic rock songs in per hour and they make me happy. I like Chris Dimino from Atlanta (I am guessing his contract said he needs an extra hour of work from Cumulus, since was on from 9-10 AM a year ago, and now he is on from 6-7 AM now) and Michele Tafoya from the football sidelines in on for a couple hours a day a few times a week. She is very common sense and not really funny, but a nice addition to the show. A Twin Cities institution.

Gorman is a terrible host, all he likes to talk about is himself. Not fun and absolutely not funny…read moreanymore. And Gorman needs to keep his political views to himself, that is a great way to lose listeners. Gorman's arrogance is stupid beyond belief. The "new" format sucks, why should we listen to KQ when every other station plays the same music. And don't even get me started on the commercials that play for minutes on end. Long time listener no more.

Completely biased political propoganda. Sad to think a once reputable source is helping to…read morebrainwash gullible listeners into voting one way in the election. Made me sick listening to it had to turn it off.

There are some can't-miss programs on this outlet if National Public Radio…read more 1A, from 10-11:00am, is terrific. Joshua Johnson is the host and is a delight. The format is simple - several guests form a roundtable-style discussion on a topic that is debated for an hour. Much like the rest of the station, there is a liberal slant, but it's minor and not crass whatsoever. Terri Gross (Fresh Air) in the evenings is fun, even when the subject having a discussion with her isn't of interest to me. She was a soft dialect and is a natural interview. Wait, Wait - Don't Tell Me is on Saturday and replayed on Sunday. Please don't miss it! Some programs are so-so to me, such as Market Place, but variety is necessary. If you live in Minneapolis-St Paul and somehow haven't given MPR a chance, DO IT! Final note: while my politics are left of center, I would enjoy the addition of a conservative program to the mix. It seems hard to find a good "Right" talker who isn't bombastic or rude, but there has to be someone out there.

As a straight white male (elderly?) I nevertheless want to add a review of KMOJ (89.9fm) to the…read moremix. Maybe I am not the best one to comment on KMOJ. I don't pretend to understand all aspects of life outside my orbit.. All of that aside, I have punched 89.9 into many a car radio (back in the day I used actual buttons but more recently have used GUI). Yes, it is a proud and self proclaimed advocate for Communities of Color. But anyone within range can listen:-) Home to R&B, Soul, HipHop, Rap (I think that RAP music comes out of HipHop culture but I'm not sure), Gospel, Reggae and others. I find that it offers a little something for most everyone. The signal has grown significantly over the years and now reaches most if not all of the metropolitan area from its broadcast tower. Another listener supported effort, I feel that you might want to give it some positive attention. I think that if one enjoys KMOJ for a while, you may want to contribute to its continued success.

The greatest of all time. It exists in it's own time and space. I have experienced so many amazing…read morenights just letting go and allowing these people to guid the night. An absolute treasure that should be funded forevermore.

I was driving home from work today, and didn't catch all of it, but am pretty certain Moon was…read morepassively shlepping for Yelp reviews in conversation with Stacy...true Minnesota-style passiveness! It worked, I guess, as here I am writing a review! Ultimately, there's not much to say about KS95 - they play today's hit music, oftentimes repetitively (I think I've heard that stupid Africa song every day for over a month since it was on America's Got Talent), which is why I'm now leaving a 3-star review. I wish they'd mix-in some classic Gen-X tunes (a hair bands tune, maybe some 90's rock/alternative, even an old Beastie Boys rift) once in a while - that would instantly up my star-rating, as today's hits gets boring after a while. Regarding their DJ's, KS-95 is similar to any other station here in the Cities - most are good, but there are always a few where one might question whether being a DJ was the appropriate chosen profession. All-in-all, I'll continue to listen, but if you're reading this KS-95, please do me a favor and mix-in something I can't find on the other stations - some classic hits from the 90's and 00's - that'll create the niche that may set you apart from the others, and would be a welcome refreshment from what I can find on at least 4 other stations.

I used to like the morning show. I can't stand Dez and all her talk about her kids or husband. she…read moreis not who you want to the radio. maybe she'd be better for a podcast so people that can stand her voice and subjects. I seriously can't stand listening anymore. it's horrible.

the best station in the twin cites we listen to wdgy at our fort on 107.1 hd2 me and my freinds…read morelove it and we are 15 and 16

AM 740 The True Oldies Channel lives up to it's name. It's nationally syndicated part of the time,…read morebut during the day it has the local deejays. The weekend is usually a theme, i.e. girl groups, featuring Records Ryan. Sat. morning is very unique with Wings Kalahan's Hotrod Radio.You'll catch really obscure tunes during the week, no particular time. It's what oldies channels used to be when I listened to them in the 70's. I'm glad I stumbled on this one.

i like the djs the varitey of muisc and the show that 70s radio and i might work for them in a few…read moreyears and we listen to you at our wooden fort on 770 am and on my bike and my freinds apporove

Oh yeah! You can review radio stations! And Radio K is my fave…read more They're on 100.7 FM and are play music for forever and commercials never. Radio K is also my favorite station because of how diverse their music is. They play everything from local artists to old school hip hop to experimental. And they're never pretentious, and seem always approachable (on the phone). I haven't interacted with them over the air or IRL ever because of COVID, but I look forward to seeing if they start up ticket giveaways or events again in the near future. Also, I am learning more about micro-genres of music like vaporwave and shoegaze, which is keeping this mama young and "with it" (?). Thanks, sorry.

Love 105 is a the best radio station in the Twin Cities. Love 105 plays a Great Variety of music…read morefrom the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, and even some of Today's Hits. I love listening to Jay Philpott, John Tesh, The Morons In The News segment on The Bob & Sheri Show.

From the owner: Playing the music you LOVE from the '70s, '80s and '90s!read more

We can dance if we want to. We can leave your friends…read morebehind. 'Cause your friends don't dance and if they don't dance, Well, they're no friends of mine! -Men Without Hats, "Safety Dance" (1982) Jack FM is another of those Audacy radio stations that has a man's name and not a lot of DJ's. Every so often, some cheeky or risque station identification commercial though I had to do some work to learn that this is KZJK because "Jack! Playing what we want!" and it's at 104.1 FM. Tom Petty, Free Falling Green day, American Idiot U2, New Years Day Adele, Rolling in the Deep Good tunes, reasonable commercials. It was a good station that I enjoyed during my driving around the Twin Cities. [Review 20774 overall - 171 in Minnesota - 1757 of 2023.]