Storm Aid: Minnesota's River of Relief

Storm Aid: Minnesota's River of Relief

Minnesota Radio Stations Join Together to Help the American Red Cross Support the Victims of Hurricane Katrina

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday morning, September 9, 2005, over 30 radio stations across the State of Minnesota will join together to broadcast live from 5 a.m. until Noon.

Many of the stations will have their morning show personalities broadcasting live from the Washington Avenue Bridge in downtown Minneapolis. The Washington Avenue Bridge spans the Mississippi River, connecting the east and west banks of the University of Minnesota.

Dan Seeman, Vice President/General Manager of Minnesota Clear Channel Radio Stations says "Because of the connecting tie of the Mississippi River, there is a strong emotional connection between the people in Minnesota and the people affected down the river in the hurricane-ravaged parts of the South. We will make it very easy for listeners to help."

Jim du Bois, President/CEO of the Minnesota Broadcasters Association says, "The radio stations across the State of Minnesota are joining together in an effort to provide a clear and unified voice. We want to help our listeners be a part of supporting the victims of Hurricane Katrina through the efforts of the Red Cross. We are all thrilled to be a part of providing one clear message of how Minnesotan's can reach out and help those devastated by this horrendous disaster and make a difference."

Steve Woodbury, VP/General Manager of Radio One says, "This is the first time since the Grand Forks flood of 1997 that Twin Cities radio broadcasters have come together to support a united relief effort and we think it's wonderful."

During the Friday broadcasts, listeners will have a chance to hear a wide variety of interviews from victims, experts from the American Red Cross, the University of Minnesota and more.

An e-commerce website and phone lines will be provided for listeners to make a financial donation to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund during this live broadcast time period.

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Since 1915, the Minneapolis Area Chapter of the American Red Cross has provided relief to local victims of fires, floods, tornadoes and other disasters. The chapter also teaches children and adults how to save lives through first aid and CPR training, swimming and lifeguarding instruction, and disaster safety education. The Minneapolis Area Chapter offers these lifesaving services and programs to residents in Anoka, Isanti, Hennepin and Scott counties. For more information visit http://www.mplsredcross.org/ or call (612) 871-7676.

Stations joining the effort as of September 2, 2005 include (alphabetical by call letters):

KCMP FM/89.3 KDIZ FM/1440 KDWB FM/101.3 KEEY FM/102.1 KFAN AM/1130 KJZI FM/100.3 KNOW FM/91.1 KOOL FM/107.9 KQRS FM/92.5 KSJN FM/99.5 KSTP AM/1500 KSTP FM/94.5 KTCZ FM/97.1 KTTB FM/96.3 KUOM AM/770, FM 106.5/100.7 KXXR FM/93.7 KZJK FM/104.1 WCCO AM/830 WFMP FM/107.1 WGVX FM/WGVY FM/WGVZ FM 105.1, 105.3, 105.7 WLTE FM/102.9

Source: Jim du Bois

CONTACT: Jim du Bois, Cell: +1-612-308-2364, Carrie Nolan of Minneapolis Area Red Cross, +1-612-872-3240, Pager: +1-612-539-1498, J. Marie Fieger, Cell: +1-612-940-1668

Web site: http://www.mplsredcross.org/

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