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Author: Jon Ellis

Update: Locast Suspends Operations after Court Ruling

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Free TV streaming service Locast has suspended operations after after a court ruling in favor of TV networks trying to shut down the service.

Wisconsin Public Radio Director to Step Down This Fall

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Wisconsin Public Media is now looking for two top leaders after Wisconsin Public Radio Director Mike Crane announced Tuesday that he will leave the network this fall.

FCC Monitor: Bemidji MPR Stations at Reduced Power

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Recent FCC items include two MPR stations operating at reduced power and a civil penalty for South Dakota State University over a late license renewal application.

Stations Continue Recovery from 2020 Windstorm

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Jon Ellis

With a year having passed since a windstorm affected numerous broadcasters in the region, several stations have provided the FCC with updates as their previous special temporary authorities expire.

FCC Approves Plan for WCCO-TV and KARE to Share Antenna

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has approved applications for two major Twin Cities TV stations to share a new top-mounted antenna at the well-known Telefarm transmitter site in Shoreview.

More Channels for Twin Cities: Low-Power TV Station Upgrades

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Jon Ellis

There are more digital TV channels available for Twin Cities residents after a west-suburban low-power TV station completed an upgrade.

Des Moines To Have Charter Affiliate of New Sports Betting TV Network

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Des Moines will be one of nine cities to have a new sports betting digital TV network when it launches on Wednesday, Sept. 1.

24-Hour Sports Comes to Winona FM Dial

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Jon Ellis

Leighton Enterprises has brought an FM Sports format to Winona, dropping a longtime Country format.

FCC OK’s Gray TV Station’s Move Closer to Lincoln

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has approved Gray TV’s plan to move an NBC affiliate closer to Nebraska’s capital city, moving from VHF to UHF at the same time.

Update: Christian Network Completes Purchase of Iowa City TV Station

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Jon Ellis

A TV station reaching Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the Quad Cities is now carrying the TCT network after a sale to a sister organization of the network.

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