OFFICIAL STATION PROFILE
Life 97.9
A lifeline of music that uplifts you all day long.
Part of Northwestern Media
ABOUT
About Our Station
Life 97.9 (KFNW-FM) serves Fargo–Moorhead and surrounding Red River Valley communities with uplifting contemporary Christian music, family-friendly on-air hosts, encouraging stories, and local community resources. The station is part of Northwestern Media.
Our mission
Life 97.9 exists to lead people to Christ and nurture believers in their spiritual growth through Christ-centered media.
WHAT WE PLAY
Programming
Life 97.9 combines uplifting Christian Adult Contemporary and Christian Hot AC music with worship selections, local hosts, encouraging faith stories, listener interaction, and community-focused Christian programming for Fargo–Moorhead and the Red River Valley.
Christian ACChristian Hot ACContemporary WorshipInspirationalSpecialty Christian Programming
ON THE AIR
Artists You’ll Hear
FEATURED PROGRAMMING
Featured Shows
The Bright Side with Jeremy & Elaina
with Jeremy Nobles and Elaina
Weekdays and Saturdays · 6:00–10:00 a.m. · Central Time
Start the day with uplifting music, faith-filled conversation, community stories, and encouragement from Jeremy and Elaina.
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Middays with Jill
with Jill Tracey
Weekdays · 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. · Central Time
Jill shares uplifting Christian music, everyday encouragement, and the love of Jesus through the midday hours.
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Afternoons with Rylie
with Rylie
Weekdays and Saturdays · 2:00–6:00 p.m. · Central Time
Rylie brings uplifting music, hometown warmth, and the love of Jesus to Fargo–Moorhead afternoons.
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Evenings with Melony
with Melony McKaye
Weekdays · 6:00–10:00 p.m. · Central Time
Melony shares real-life encouragement, Christian music, and faith-centered companionship each weekday evening.
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Sunday Mornings with Jarrett
with Jarrett Stevens
Sundays · 6:00–10:00 a.m. · Central Time
Station Manager Jarrett Stevens shares uplifting music and the message of Jesus on Sunday mornings.
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LeAnn
with LeAnn
Sundays · 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. · Central Time
LeAnn combines Christian music with personal encouragement and a longtime passion for sharing faith in Christ through radio.
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Paul Perrault
with Paul Perrault
Saturdays and Sundays · Saturday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; Sunday 2:00–6:00 p.m. · Central Time
Weekend host Paul Perrault brings uplifting music, thoughtful faith, and warm companionship to Life 97.9.
Show detailsTHE VOICES
Meet Our Hosts
Jeremy Nobles
Morning Host · The Bright Side with Jeremy & Elaina
Jeremy is a Christian storyteller, husband, father of five, musician, and photographer who uses radio to remind listeners how deeply God cares for them.
Elaina
Morning Co-Host · The Bright Side with Jeremy & Elaina
A Fargo-area storyteller and joyful conversationalist, Elaina shares laughter, honest stories, and faith with the goal of glorifying God and inviting listeners along.
Jill Tracey
Midday Host · Middays with Jill
Jill developed a passion for sharing Jesus’ love through radio while studying communications and now spends middays offering uplifting music and encouragement.
Rylie
Afternoon Host · Afternoons with Rylie
A North Dakota native, worship leader, and Fargo-area host, Rylie shares uplifting music and the love of Jesus with her hometown audience.
Melony
Evening Host · Evenings with Melony
Fargo native Melony brings real-life conversation, Christian music, and faith-filled encouragement to Life 97.9 evenings.
Jarrett Stevens
Station Manager and Sunday Host · Sunday Mornings with Jarrett
Jarrett is a longtime radio professional, musician, husband, and father whose passions include Jesus, family, music, and sharing uplifting Christian radio.
LeAnn
Sunday Host · LeAnn
A Red River Valley native and longtime Life 97.9 broadcaster, LeAnn combines her love of broadcasting with a passion for talking about faith in Christ.
Paul Perrault
Weekend Host · Paul Perrault
Paul has served listeners in the Fargo–Moorhead area since 2008 and brings uplifting music, thoughtful faith, and a warm weekend presence to Life 97.9.
AT A GLANCE
Station Info
- Location
- Fargo, North Dakota, United States
- Broadcast
- Noncommercial Christian FM Radio Station
- Frequency
- 97.9 FM
- Network
- Northwestern Media
- Coverage
- Fargo–Moorhead and surrounding communities in the Red River Valley of North Dakota and Minnesota.
- Format
- Christian AC
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