Radio station AM950 KNTF, “The Voice of Minnesota” reflects the values and concerns of our Midwestern community.

In 2003, former Minnesota Congressman Bill Luther and Janet Robert became concerned that Minnesotans did not have a radio station where talk show hosts would be dedicated to telling the truth while engaging listeners. They built a station committed to those values and a place where listeners can talk back and engage in a truthful and respectful community conversation about issues.

From the first broadcast on WMNN-AM 1330 (the Minnesota News Network), in November 2003, through the launch of the Al Franken Show in April 2004 and the purchase of its own station KTNF in October 2004, the station has sought out the best programming from a variety of news sources including the Air America Network, CNN (news), NBC (Meet the Press) and Jones Radio Network as well as other independent networks.

We have been developing AM950 into a Minnesota community radio station where our listeners engage over issues that matter to them, both locally and around the world.

The current programming is a mix of national talkers and local and regional talent, each with a unique style. Mornings start with national cable TV commentator Bill Press, followed by the comedy of Stephanie Miller.

Ed Schultz, former college football star, avid fisherman and golfer, from the Minnesota heartland – Detroit Lakes – is heard midday. He’s a national talker on the other side of the aisle from Rush Limbaugh.

Mark Heaney, a lifelong Minnesotan and self-styled prairie populist, updates evening commuters on the news and outrages of the day and invites callers to speak out on the issues that matter most to Minnesotans.

The evening closes with the hard news of the day from national political commentator Rachel Maddow.

The weekend programming has evolved to focus on lifestyle issues, but with an a unique viewpoint of environmental, social and economic justice and tolerance of all spiritual beliefs.

“Considering Faith,” hosted by Rev. Peg Chemberlin, executive director of the Minnesota Council of Churches, addresses the proper role of faith in politics with interviews from all religious and spiritual traditions in Minnesota.

“The Next Step” focuses on addiction in its many forms and how to break free and stay in recovery. "Health Insights" separates myth from truth about food and exercise and the impact on your physical and mental health. “Local Food Hero” takes a humorous look at food from the perspective of what is organic, local and sustainable food and why it matters.

AM 950 has become ‘The Voice of Minnesota’ through its informative guests and the unfiltered lively debate of its listeners. Our current lineup of talkers is reflective of our Minnesota listeners and their values today. We are committed to learning what our community is thinking and meeting their needs.