Radio stations pass the torch for flood relief

Last update: June 18, 2008 - 8:54 PM

Radio stations across Minnesota and beyond will participate Friday in an unusual "relay race" with a special goal: Raising money to provide flood relief to those in Iowa and southern Minnesota. More than 30 stations will each dedicate an hour to fundraising, starting with four stations in Grand Forks, N.D., from 8-9 a.m. and ending with the 6 p.m. hour on six Des Moines stations. Hubbard Broadcasting-owned stations KSTP (1500 AM), KS95 (94.5 FM) and FM 107.1 will take the Twin Cities leg at 3 p.m. "To watch the devastation is heart-wrenching," said Hubbard radio's general manager, Dan Seeman, who helped organize the drive. "Every Minnesota broadcaster I talked to immediately offered their help." All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. For a full schedule, go to startribune.com/remoteisland. NEAL JUSTIN

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