KMOJ

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KMOJ Radio 89.9FM "The People's Station"
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Broadcast area Minneapolis-St. Paul
Branding 89.9 KMOJ
Slogan "The People's Station"
Frequency 89.9 FM (MHz)
First air date September 15, 1978
Format Community Radio / urban contemporary
Power 1,000 watts
Class A
Callsign meaning derived from "umoja" (Swahili word for unity)
Owner Center for Communication and Development
Website kmojfm.com

KMOJ (89.9 FM) is a community radio station located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a very community-oriented station airing a predominantly urban adult contemporary format. KMOJ also features soul music, blues, gospel music, reggae, jazz, hip hop, spoken word, and talk shows aimed at African American listeners. They are owned and operated by the non-profit Center for Communications and Development, located on Minneapolis' north side. KMOJ is a member of Minnesota's Independent Public Radio network. Notable DJ's include Walter "Q-bear" Banks and Sunny Day.

The station has long struggled with internal tension and lack of funds, among other things, since its inception in 1978. Recently, KMOJ was evicted from its longtime north side location, when the building was condemned and razed after severe structural damage was discovered.[1] The station's studios relocated to a temporary location in the Uptown area of Minneapolis in March 2007, until a permanent location could be established.[2][3]

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