What KDMA/KKRC/KMGM does

KDMA, KKRC, and KMGM are radio stations operated by Ingstad Media Group, a third-generation family-owned media company headquartered in Montevideo, Minnesota, with a stated founding date of 1951. Ingstad Media operates a network of 19 radio stations across Minnesota plus additional stations in Alaska and Oregon, distributed under the IMRN (Ingstad Minnesota Radio Network) umbrella. The stations broadcast local news, sports coverage (Minnesota Twins, Vikings, Lynx), weather, agricultural content, and community information to small-town audiences in markets including Montevideo, Thief River Falls, Hutchinson, Glencoe, Morris, Willmar, New Ulm, and New Prague.

The core technology is traditional AM/FM radio broadcast supplemented by digital streaming via ingstadmedia.com, an on-demand podcast ("Made In Minnesota") on Transistor.fm, and an online auction platform (Wheeler Dealer MN). The company layers a branded live-event portfolio onto its broadcast base, including the Rock of the North scavenger hunt, Hole in One charity golf, IMRN Comedy Tour, and King of the Castle & Queen of the Cash promotion, plus live broadcasts from regional events such as WE Fest.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through local and regional radio advertising sold to small and mid-sized businesses in the Montevideo market and broader Minnesota coverage area. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by time slot, market, and reach. The company maintains a lean operating structure with 1-10 employees tied to the KDMA/KKRC/KMGM cluster, no external investors or institutional ownership, and contact through Jake Weber ([email protected]). The entity is private, with no funding rounds, M&A activity, or regulatory actions disclosed in the source data.

Name

KDMA/KKRC/KMGM

Legal name

Ingstad Media Group

Website

https://kdmanews.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ingstad Media Group is a third-generation, family-owned broadcaster operating KDMA, KKRC, KMGM, and 19 other radio stations serving Montevideo and surrounding Minnesota communities, plus Alaska and Oregon, generating revenue primarily through local radio advertising and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Radio Station Groups (Owned & Operated/Station Chains) (MPABACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Independent Local Radio Stations (MPABACAD), News Talk Radio & Current Affairs Stations (MPABAIAI)

Keywords

• Local radio broadcasting
• Community radio stations
• Radio advertising sales
• Local news broadcasting
• Sports radio coverage

Headquarters

HQ city

Montevideo, MN

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Radio Advertising: Radio stations generate revenue through advertising to local businesses and listeners in the Montevideo market and broader Minnesota coverage area.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KDMA, KKRC, and KMGM are local radio stations operated by Ingstad Media that broadcast news, sports (Twins, Vikings, Lynx), weather, agricultural updates, and community content to Montevideo and surrounding Minnesota markets. Programming is delivered over AM/FM frequencies and live-streamed through the Ingstad Media website, and the stations also serve as platforms for community events, branded promotions, and local advertising for regional businesses.

Product overview

KDMA, KKRC, and KMGM are radio station call letters operated by Ingstad Media, a third-generation family-owned media company. KDMA is a local station serving Montevideo, Minnesota; KKRC and KMGM (Bigfoot) are additional stations in the Ingstad Minnesota Radio Network. The stations provide local news, sports coverage, weather updates, and community content across multiple markets in Minnesota, Alaska, and Oregon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IMRN (Ingstad Minnesota Radio Network): Network of country radio stations across Minnesota broadcasting live from events like WE Fest
• Wheeler Dealer MN
• Ingstad Comedy Tour
• Rock of the North
• King of the Castle & Queen of the Cash

Products and services

• KDMA Radio Station Local radio station serving Montevideo, Minnesota, part of the Ingstad Media network, broadcasting local news, sports (Twins, Vikings, Lynx), weather, and community content. Targeted at Montevideo-area listeners and the advertisers who want to reach them.
• KKRC Radio Station Radio station under the Ingstad Media portfolio referenced in the Montevideo community coverage, serving the local market through the Ingstad Minnesota Radio Network. Targeted at Montevideo-area listeners and regional advertisers.
• KMGM Radio Station (Bigfoot) Country-music formatted radio station (branded Bigfoot) operated by Ingstad Media, serving the Montevideo market and broader Minnesota area through the IMRN network. Targeted at country music listeners in Montevideo and advertisers seeking that audience.
• Wheeler Dealer MN Online auction platform operated by Ingstad Media. Targeted at listeners and community members who participate in Ingstad Media's branded auction promotions.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Midwest Communications: Family-owned operator of radio stations across the Midwest, with similar geographic focus and small-market operational approach. Comparable as a privately held regional broadcaster.
• Saga Communications: Owns and operates radio stations in small-to-medium U.S. markets with a focus on local content and community presence. Directly comparable model and scale.
• Townsquare Media: Operates a portfolio of small and mid-market radio stations across the U.S., with a similar focus on local content, events, and digital extensions. Closely comparable multi-market small-market strategy.
• Emmis Communications: Operates radio stations in select U.S. markets with a local-first programming philosophy. Similar local-content model though with larger flagship market exposure.
• Salem Communications: Multi-market radio operator with a distinct format emphasis (news/talk, Christian). Comparable as a multi-station small-to-medium market group pursuing niche audience strategies.
• Alpha Media: Operates radio stations predominantly in small and mid-sized U.S. markets with strong local programming emphasis. Directly comparable as a regional/small-market broadcast group.
• Beasley Broadcast Group: Multi-market radio broadcaster with operations in small-to-medium U.S. markets, complementing broadcasting with digital and event revenue. Similar operational profile to Ingstad Media.

Broad incumbents

• iHeartMedia: Largest U.S. radio broadcaster with hundreds of stations plus the dominant iHeartRadio digital platform. Comparable as a broadcast operator but vastly larger scale and national footprint.
• Cumulus Media: Major U.S. radio broadcaster with hundreds of stations plus a digital distribution platform (Westwood One). Comparable broadcast business but at much greater scale than Ingstad Media.

Regional players

• Good Karma Brands: Family-influenced broadcaster operating radio stations and sports properties primarily in Wisconsin and other Midwest states. Comparable as a Midwest-focused, values-driven multi-market operator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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M&A

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