Bluff Country KCUE, Red Wing’s local radio station is celebrating its 75th year on the air. To celebrate this major milestone in station history, they are giving away a 3-carat, lab grown diamond valued at $3,800.00 courtesy of Wanshura Jewelers of Red Wing. The drawing will be held in the store at 409 West 3rd Street on December 20th.
The station’s broadcast can be tuned at 1250 AM or 98.9 FM. KCUE radio, often referred to as “K-Q”, is part of the Q Media group of stations that includes Red Wing’s other FM station, KWNG; KLCH in Lake City; and WPVW of Wabasha. Q Media is owned by Alan and Linda Quarnstrom of Red Wing. Coincidentally, Alan was born the same day KCUE went on air for the first time.
The station has seen changes in radio personalities and some programming but KCUE has always played country music. Current station manager, Shannon Harrell redesigned the logos for all of the group’s stations but remains committed to what is important to each community. When asked how a small, local station can compete with today’s bigger markets, he returns with, “How can they compete with us?” He says they keep it as local as possible with a focus on kids and youth through things like live sports broadcasts and by working closely with local businesses and providing weather forecasts for the immediate area. They also stay competitive using today’s technology including online streaming and apps for all stations.
Information on registering to win the 75th anniversary diamond are posted on the www.q-mediagroup.com website. Registration will be limited to a few, select, in-person sites, and live On-Air opportunities. The contest kicks off at Wild Wings Plaza in Lake City and On-Air Saturday, November 2nd from 9am-12pm. Other locations include the annual food drives at Bennett’s Food Center in Wabasha on Friday, November 15th and Red Wing Walmart on Friday, November 22nd, both from Noon to 6 PM.
Registration comes to Goodhue on Wednesday, November 20th at J Hill Promotions and On-Air from 4pm-7pm. Check the website and listen to the station for reminders and other dates and locations. (Must be 18 years or older to register)
