having been an integral factor in his decision to start an online publication dedicated to the coverage of independent music. Funding Radio K is a non-commercial educational radio station. It receives funding from a number of sources, including donations from listeners. Approximately 40% of the station's funding comes from listener support, while the rest is provided by the state and federal governments, along with the University of Minnesota. KUOM is a member of AMPERS, the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations. Current programming Programs include a wide variety of Independent and Alternative music, and feature specialty shows dedicated to Metal, Hip hop, Jazz, R&B, Electronic, Punk, Folk, and World Music. The station specializes in promoting local musicians and produces local shows, including the award-winning Off The Record. Music submissions are filtered through a large group of volunteer reviewers and DJs. A news program called Access Minnesota began in 2004 and is carried on several dozen radio stations across the state. Focusing on politics and the media, the program is produced by Radio K and the Minnesota Broadcasters Association. Repeaters KUOM extends its signal via low-power KUOM-FM St. Louis Park (106.5 FM), as well as translators W264BR Falcon Heights (100.7 FM) and K283BG Minneapolis (104.5 FM). See also WDSE-FM – University of Minnesota station in Duluth KUMM – University of Minnesota station in Morris References External links Hennepin County Public Library historical photos of WLB, 1939-40 search for "WLB" Minnesota Historical Society historical photos of KUOM, mid 1940s Radio stations in Minneapolis–Saint Paul College radio stations in Minnesota Independent Public Radio University of Minnesota Radio stations established in 1922 1922 establishments in Minnesota Daytime-only radio stations in Minnesota Radio stations licensed before 1923 and still broadcasting