Midwest Communications has taken WDKF/1440 (Green Bay) off the air, citing financial reasons in an FCC filing.
Weekly Log: Meteorologist Moves from Green Bay to Wausau
A meteorologist’s transition from Green Bay to Wausau is among this week’s people moves. Also, another Twin Cities TV show is now being simulcast in Rochester.
FCC Monitor: New Low-Power TV Station Granted in Twin Cities Area
The FCC has granted a new low-power TV station on a VHF Low frequency in the southern Twin Cities metro. Meanwhile, several Michigan and Wisconsin FM stations continue at reduced power.
Weekly Log: Change To How TV Viewership Is Counted
Nielsen is changing the standard for how long a person needs to watch a TV show to count as a viewer. Also, there are also several regional media departures.
FCC Monitor: Several More New LPTV Stations Granted
The FCC has granted more new low-power TV/translator stations in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.
U.P. Christian Broadcaster Buys Commercial FM Station
A Christian broadcaster that covers most of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is buying a full-power FM station serving Manistique and Escanaba.
Weekly Log: Two Longtime Minnesota Broadcasters Pass
Longtime Minnesota broadcasters Paul Stagg and Chaz Millionaire have died. In Green Bay, a TV station is seeing two meteorologists depart and two arrive.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Neb. FM Back to Full Power, Application for New Manitoba FM
Nebraska Public Media’s FM station in North Platte has returned to full power. In Manitoba, regulators are seeking comments after an application for a new commercial FM station.
Weekly Log: “Ken’s FM” Returns; Bucks Announce TV Affiliates
A Fargo-area non-commercial station has returned to the air to raise money for its long-term operation. In Wisconsin, the Bucks have listed affiliates as they take their full season to broadcast TV.
KTCA, KSMQ to Become Minnesota PBS on Sept. 1
Twin Cities PBS (KTCA/2 St. Paul) and KSMQ/15 (Austin-Rochester) have announced plans to begin simulcasting and rebrand as Minnesota PBS on Sept. 1.