A former radio station owner in Austin-Albert Lea, Minn., is getting back into the business with the purchase of Connoisseur Media’s four stations in the market.
FCC Monitor: Two Upper Peninsula FM’s Seek Upgrades
Two FM stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are seeking upgrades, including a frequency change by one of the stations.
I3G Seeks Waiver to Buy North Dakota’s KSJB/KSJZ
I3G Media, owned by members of the Ingstad family, is seeking a waiver of ownership caps to buy a competitor in North Dakota.
Midwest Takes One Of Its Green Bay AM’s Off the Air
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.