Station & Schedule Infofmation Click Here for DJ Bios Established in 1949, as Douglas County's first radio station, KXRA has enjoyed over 55 years of listenership featuring news, information, community events, the area's only local talk show called Open Line, Swap Shop and phone calls from community groups and listeners. Add to this the talent of both local hosts, and national personalities like Lars Larson and Jim Bohannon and you have a station that owns the news/talk segment in Douglas County. With a target audience of 45-65+, KXRA's audience includes families with college bound young adults, empty-nesters and those who are retiring to the Lakes Area for the fun and fresh air. These listeners are loyal, active and in their prime earning years. And they are among the fastest growing age demographic in Douglas County. In addition to local weather, talk, information and events, KXRA offers the area's only local sports programming, as well as updates on Minnesota Sports from the Minnesota News Network. Our coverage of weather from the Weather Eye Weather Center keeps visitors and locals up to date 365 days a year. It's our hope that when you hold up a mirror to Alexandria, you see KXRA in the reflection. We are THE local venue for news and information in Douglas County. Special Programming The following times and programs are approximate. MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 5:00AM FIRST LIGHT with Dirk Van 6:00AM MORNING SHOW with Patty Wicken & Dennis Anhalt 6:05AM Daily Prayer 6:10AM Local News with Dennis Anhalt 6:15AM MNN NEWS & Weather Reports 6:20AM MNN FARM NEWS 6:33AM FOCUS ON THE FAMILYCOMMENTARY with Dr. James Dobson 6:45AM Community Calendar 6:50AM Funeral Announcements 7:10AM Local News with Dennis Anhalt 7:20AM MNN SPORTS 7:25AM The Birthday Club 7:35AM Morning Trivia 8:10AM Local News with Dennis Anhalt 8:15AM Cardinal Sports Report with Dave Harris (Sept thru May) 8:25AM MNN SPORTS 8:40AM HORSE SENSE 8:45AM Weather Eye Live with Meteorologist Tony Field 9:05AM Open Line with Dennis Anhalt & Patty Wicken 10:00AM Wing's World with Lonnie Wing 10:30AM FOCUS ON THE FAMILY COMMENTARY with Dr.James Dobson 10:30AM ACCESS MINNESOTA (Wednesdays) 11:10AM Local News with Dennis Anhalt 11:15AM SMART MONEY with Ameriprise 11:45AM MNN FARM NEWS and Markets 11:50AM Weather Eye Live with Meteorologist Tony Field 11:55AM SUCCESSFUL FARMING RADIO MAGAZINE 12:07PM Local News, Community Calendar, Funeral Announcements, Weather & Sports with Dennis Anhalt 12:25PM Cardinal Sports Report with Dave Harris (Sept thru May) 12:35PM MNN SPORTS 1:05PM Swap Shop with Lonnie Wing 2:05PM GARAGE LOGIC with Joe Soucheray 5:06PM Local News, Community Calendar, Funeral Announcements, Weather & Sports with Kris Walsh. 5:10PM Weather Eye Live with Meteorologist Rob Norton 5:30PM CARDINAL SPORTS REPORT with Dave Harris (Sept thru May) 5:40PM IN FISHERMAN RADIO 5:45PM THE DAILY DOSE 6:05PM THE LARS LARSON SHOW 9:05PM THE JIM BOHANNON SHOW 12:05AM THE LARS LARSON SHOW (repeated) 3:05AM THE JIM BOHANNON SHOW (repeated) Each hour throughout the day features National News at the top of the hour from NBC and CNN News. SATURDAY 6:00AM Morning Show 7:05AM Local News, Community Calendar, Funeral Announcements, Weather & Sports 7:40AM ONE ON ONE with Dennis Anhalt 8:05AM FOCUS ON THE FAMILY WEEKEND MAGAZINE 9:05AM HOME GROWN with Linda Kellerman 10:05AM SPORTS TALK with Patrick Ruesse 12:05PM Local News, Community Calendar, Funeral Announcements, Weather & Sports 1:05PM SWAP SHOP 2:05PM DEBORAH RAY SHOW (Health Talk) 3:05PM BOB BRINKER'S MONEY TALK 6:05PM The Best Of THE LARS LARSON SHOW 9:05PM THE TOM MARTINO SHOW SUNDAY 6:00AM Morning Show with Inspirational Music 6:30AM GRACE MATTERS 7:05AM SING FOR JOY 8:30AM LET MY PEOPLE THINK 9:05AM Local News, Community Calendar, Funeral Announcements, Weather & Sports 9:45AM FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH SERVICE 11:00AM FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC (1st Sunday of the month ONLY) 11:00AM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH (except 1st Sunday of the month) 12:05PM Local News, Community Calendar, Funeral Announcements, Weather & Sports 12:30PM FAMILY NEWS IN FOCUS 1:06PM THE HANDYMAN SHOW with Glen Haege 3:05PM BOB BRINKER'S MONEY TALK 6:05PM The Best Of THE LARS LARSON SHOW 9:05PM THE TOM MARTINO SHOW KXRA AM Staff Bios Patty Wicken, Morning Show Host Patty has been in radio on and off since 1978. This is her third time around at KXRA. When she's not working, Patty enjoys camping, canoeing and hanging out with her grandchildren. Patty's favorite "listener dish" is the scalloped fish that the Forada Birthday Club brought in. Email Patty Dennis Anhalt, News Director & Open Line Host Denny has been in radio since 1969, and here at KXRA since 1988. Denny loves to play golf, pontoon around the lakes, and of course, spend time with his grandsons Hunter and Isaac. When asked what his favorite "listener dish is" Denny replied, "I have to pick just one?" His lists garlic cucumber sandwiches, glorified rice, rosettes and hotdish among his favorites. Email Denny Dave Harris, Sports Director Dave is the voice of the Alexandria Cardinals. Dave started at KXRA in 1967 and has been involved with Cardinal sports ever since. Dave may be retired from teaching 9th grade Physical Science, but he is far from retired. For the last 30 years, he has coached Jr. High, Jr. Varsity and Varsity Girls Golf and is the Official Secretary of Region 8AA of the Minnesota State High School League. When asked what his favorite "listener dish" was, Dave replied that he's here too early in the morning to have sampled any of them, but he's sure that they are all delicious. Lonnie Wing, Program Director & Swap Shop Host Lonnie began his radio career in 1981, and has been employed on and off at KXRA since 1984. When he's not at the station, Lonnie enjoys landscaping, playing the ukele, and doting on his granddaughter. Lonnie's favorite "listener dish" comes courtesy of Bev Bales, her garlic beef. Kris Walsh, 5pm News Hour Kris began her career in radio in 1985 doing the afternoon show at her high school radio station. She has been at KXRA since 1999. When not working on one of the three stations, Kris spends her time spoiling her cats and dog, gardening and reading. It's a tie for her favorite "listener dish" between the rosettes and the fresh strawberry pie. Email Kris. Charlie Christopherson Charlie has been at KXRA since 1975, but he is better known as "Mr. Christopherson" or "Mr. C" to many former and current 6th grade students at Lincoln Elementary School. When Charlie is not teaching or on the air, he enjoys riding his motorcycle, hunting and gardening. Tom Chorley Tom has been in broadcasting since 1967 and joined the KXRA staff in September 2005. Tom and his wife recently moved from Florida to Alexandria, after his wife accepted a teaching position at Zion Lutheran School. Tom is retired from the grocery business and keeps himself busy by singing and listening to music, collecting acorns and staying close to home.