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.
FCC Monitor: Nebraska TV Station Completes Move from VHF to UHF
A Nebraska PBS station has completed its move to a UHF frequency. Elsewhere, two FM stations are at reduced power and a North Dakota LPFM station has returned its license.
Weekly Log: Several Twin Cities Comings and Goings
A new TV meteorologist has arrived in the Twin Cities, while a seasoned radio journalist has retired and a longtime radio host has passed away.
New Owners Switch Omaha Station from Hip-Hop to Country
Omaha’s only commercial Hip-Hop station has switched to Country following the recent sale of the station.
Update: Magnum Seeks Waiver to Add Three Stations in La Crosse Area
Magnum Media is seeking a waiver of ownership rules to purchase three full-power radio signals from Sparta-Tomah Broadcasting.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Sault Ste. Marie TV Signal Goes Silent
One of the few remaining Canadian TV signals in Sault Ste. Marie has gone off the air. Elsewhere, Iowa PBS has dropped plans to move to a UHF frequency in Des Moines.
Weekly Log: Potential Changes Coming to Some TV Stations
A company that owns several Upper Midwest TV stations has indicated that major changes are coming to the way it presents news. Meanwhile, there are several departures to report.
Riverfront Adds Seventh Radio Station in Black Hills
Riverfront Broadcasting has added a seventh radio station in the Black Hills, taking over operations of KIMM/1150 and K294BT/106.7 (Rapid City) with a deal to buy the station.
FCC Monitor: More New LPTV’s Granted, Including Seven for BEK
BEK Sports Network has been granted four new low-power TV stations in South Dakota, two in Minnesota, and one in North Dakota.
Bismarck Station Expands Local News With Switch from CBS to CW
Nexstar’s KXMB/12 (Bismarck) is adding several hours per day of local news content as it switches its primary affiliation from CBS to the CW.