| Country | US |
|---|---|
| Area | Bismarck-Mandan |
| Branding | KNDR 104.7 |
| Frequency | 104.7 (MHz) |
| Format | Commercial Contemporary Christian music |
| Erp | 100,000 watts |
| Haat | 260 meters |
| Class | C1 |
| Owner | Central Dakota Enterprises |
| Website | www.kndr.fm |
| Callsign meaning | K-North Dakota Radio |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
KNDR (104.7 FM) is a Christian radio station founded in 1977 in Mandan, North Dakota. Before KLBE-LP signed on, it was the only local source in Bismarck-Mandan for contemporary Christian music, along with Bible-based talk and teaching programming. Though licensed commercially, KNDR operates as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization under the name Central Dakota Enterprises, Inc.[1][2] The organization's founding year is listed as 1975, and it has maintained its tax-exempt status since October 1981.
As a non-profit, Central Dakota Enterprises relies heavily on listener and public support. In recent financial years, contributions and grants accounted for over 80% of its total revenue. While KNDR is licensed by the FCC as a commercial station, it uses commercial advertisements and business underwriting to supplement its primary funding from donations.[3]
Technical Details and Programming
The station broadcasts on the frequency 104.7 MHz with a high power of 100,000 watts ERP (Effective Radiated Power), which is licensed through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under Facility ID 9869.[4]
KNDR operates 24 hours a day and adheres to a broadcast schedule that is approximately 75% Christian music and 25% Bible teaching and faith-based talk programs.[3] Nationally syndicated programs carried by the station include: Insight for Living with Chuck Swindoll, Focus on the Family, Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram[5]
In 2022, Central Dakota Enterprises expanded its ministry by purchasing a second station, KXRP (91.3 FM) in Bismarck, along with a translator in Williston, for $100,000.[6] Following the acquisition, Central Dakota Enterprises rebranded KXRP as "Heartland 91.3" and launched a dedicated Christian Country format on the signal in August 2022.[7]
References
- ^ "KNDR Radio". Cause IQ. July 15, 2019. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ "Central Dakota Enterprises Inc - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ "Central Dakota Enterprises Inc - GuideStar Profile". GuideStar. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ "KNDR Facility ID: 9869". Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ "KNDR, 104.7 FM, Bismarck, ND". TuneIn. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ "Bismarck Christian Broadcaster Buys Second FM Signal". NorthPine: Upper Midwest Broadcasting. May 19, 2022. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
- ^ "Bismarck-Mandan Gets Christian Country Outlet Following Sale". NorthPine: Upper Midwest Broadcasting. August 29, 2022. Retrieved 2025-12-06.