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Jeff Swedberg AKA "Sweds"

I grew up not far from Fergus Falls in Grand Forks, North Dakota and got my radio education at Brown Institute in Minneapolis, MN. I got my first job in radio in Sidney Montana in 1986 working as both disc jockey and news director. After sowing my wild oats in Las Vegas for a few months I then made career stops in Brainerd, MN in 1988, Cambridge, MN in 1989, Forest Lake, MN in 1990, and Detroit Lakes, MN in 1995 all before settling in the community of Fergus Falls, MN for the last 13 years.

I have done just about everything you can do in the radio business from News, Sports, and Announcing to producing award winning production, programming two stations at Lakes Radio, and producing hundreds of Sports broadcasts per year. My wife Brenda and two kids, Katie and Brett are happy to be a part of this community. Brenda grew up in a farm family just down the road in Barrett, MN so this is like home for all of us. I am very proud of both my kids as they are highly involved in the community, in sports, and the church. I couldn't have hoped for a better place to live and work.

I love country music. It simply has the best fans and the best stars and working on the KJ Country Club with Elly for the past three years has been a dream. She makes the show tick with her sense of humor and uplifting charm. It gives me a reason to come to work every day and I hope a reason for you to listen every morning. I also am the Afternoon Drive announcer on Z103 "The Heart of Rock"

I am also the Sports Director at Lakes Radio. I produce over 250 sports game broadcasts per year and announce over 80 per season. I have been involved with both the Hillcrest Lutheran Academy Comet football team and the Fergus Falls Otters Hockey teams the most. I still can't believe that they pay me to attend sporting events. There couldn't be a more perfect job.

Favorite Movies: The Rock, The Program, The Sixth Sense, Young Frankenstein, Stripes, Meatballs.
Favorite TV Shows: Two and a Half Men, CSI, Ultimate Fighter, Sopranos, 24.
Favorite Teams: Vikes, Twins, Wild, Hillcrest Lutheran Academy Football, Fergus Falls Otter Hockey, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Football.UND Fighting Sioux Hockey!!!
Other Favorites: Vanilla, Prime Rib, Dusk, Autumn, Cheesecake, Saturdays, Frosted Flakes.
Hobbies: Fantasy Football
Quote:"Don't touch my stuff!"

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Elly

Hi, I'm Elly, half of the KJ Country Club with Elly & Jeff on 96.5 FM. You can listen to us weekday mornings from 7-9.
I love to watch football (go Vikings!), cook, make
card (s) , watch movies, read and spend time with my husband. I am a fan of Grey's Anatomy, ER, Dancing with the Stars, The Locator, Food Network and News Shows. My husband and I live on a Hobby Farm with three dogs, two cats and a huge garden. We have three children and four grandchildren.
My favorite quote of all time: " Be Nice or Leave "

CHARLIE DEREK
"Best Country Morning with Charlie Derek"

Before joining Country Coast-to-Coast, Charlie was the top-rated morning personality on Florida 's Central Gulf Coast Adult Contemporary station WFSY-FM , Panama City for seven years.  Prior to joining WFSY, Charlie spent four years as morning personality on highly-rated KQQL-FM, Minneapolis/St. Paul.  From 1983-1989 Charlie did mornings for KRAV-FM, Tulsa .  A fixture for many years in Tulsa radio, Charlie was also morning personality for KMOD-FM and spent three years doing mornings for legendary Country station KVOO.  Charlie's on-air success is attributed to his warm and friendly style.  While some personalities attempt to humor listeners with off-color jokes, Charlie makes listeners smile by sharing funny, everyday situations.   Charlie's family-friendly morning show has broad appeal with Country Coast-to-Coast listeners.

JIM CASEY
Middays

Jim Casey is the midday host of ABC Radio Networks' Country Coast-to-Coast. The 24-hour music program features today's most popular Country hit songs. Launched nearly 20 years ago, Country Coast-to-Coast was the first 24-hour Country format and has loyal fans across the United States .

DARCY CLARKE
Afternoons

Darcy Clarke spent three years doing national voice work and production for Radio Disney before joining Charlie for The Best Country Morning with Charlie & Darcy.  And now, Darcy has earned her own show!  Darcy Clark hosts the evening show (7pm - Mid) Monday through Friday on "The Best Country Around."  Darcy's impressive resume includes several years at KRLB in Lubbock, KYRS in Corpus Christi , and KYNG, Young Country in Dallas .

Darcy is very excited to have her own national night show. She brings the same upbeat and fun loving personality she brought to the morning show. No "crying in your beer" here. Darcy's show features today's hottest country hits and lots of interaction with her audience.