about kumm
KUMM History
KUMM’s roots can be traced to a student radio club, which produced a weekly program on KMRS in the late 60s. KUMM itself went on the air from Pine Hall in September of 1972 with a mighty ten-watt output. The station has grown significantly since then. In the early 1980s, KUMM increased its wattage to 225 watts of broadcasting power, and upgraded to stereo. Also during that time, we moved out broadcasting headquarters from Pine Hall to our current studios in the Student Center.
With the completion of the Tower Project, our antenna has moved from its previous location on the top of Briggs Library to the top of the water tower. Our broadcasting power has been licensed to increase to 500 watts; the combination of better placement and increased signal strength ensures that KUMM’s frequency reaches all locations within Morris and in a 15-mile radius beyond the city limits to outlying towns such as Cyrus and Starbuck.
Mission Statement
KUMM, a licensed educational broadcaster operated by the students of the University of Minnesota, Morris since 1972, pledges:
To serve our listeners with unique, high-quality entertainment and informational programming;
To provide our staff with training in broadcasting and experience in operating this student-managed station; and
To serve the artistic community by providing an outlet for underrepresented musical and spoken-word talent.
Adopted September 18, 2001
Photos courtesy of Nic McPhee
