The privately held radio broadcasting company led by Jeff Warshaw has agreed to sell a pair of AM/FM combos, serving two unrated markets in Minnesota.
The deal, which is being filed in the FCC’s LMS for regulatory approval early next week, saw Kalil & Co. serve as the exclusive broker for the transaction.
The buyer is Hometown Broadcasting, and it will be acquiring KAUS-AM & FM in Austin, Minn.; and KATE-AM & KCPI-FM in Albert Lea, Minn.
News/Talk KAUS-AM is a 1kw Class B two-pattern facility, while KAUS-FM is a Country FM boasting a 100kw signal.
KATE-AM is a 1kw Class C facility with an Adult Standards format while KCPI-FM is a 5kw Class A Adult Contemporary station branded as “94.9 The Breeze.”
The sale of the stations by Connoisseur Media, the company says, reflects the ongoing strategy to refine its portfolio and focus its resources on markets where the company believes it can make a meaningful impact.
It is also a continuation of the strategic plan established following Connoisseur Media’s acquisition of the Alpha Media stations in September 2025.
“The Austin and Albert Lea market area was not a market where we felt Connoisseur could make a meaningful difference with the focus and approach we bring to radio,” said Warshaw. “When we reach that conclusion, we look for strong local operators who can take the stations forward and continue serving the communities. We have been talking with Greg Jensen for some time and have been impressed by his commitment to the community and his desire to return to radio. We believe he is the right person to lead these stations into their next chapter.”
Hometown Broadcasting CEO Greg Jensen thanked Warshaw and Mike Orlandella at Kalil & Co. for making the deal happen. Jensen added, “We look forward to serving our communities and surrounding areas with hometown ideas, local broadcasting and a commitment to being an active part of the communities we serve. We also look forward to hearing from our listeners and community members and building these stations together.”
The transaction is expected to close in early fall 2026.
Serving as legal counsel to Connoisseur Media is Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP.
