Minneapolis-based public media consultant Ken Mills is back online after finding a new way to post his insights after dealing with a sudden loss of visual acuity.
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Townsquare Moves ESPN Sioux Falls, Adds Second KIKN Signal
Townsquare Media has added a second signal for its “KIKN Country” format in Sioux Falls, resulting in a move for ESPN and the end of a News/Talk format.
Stations On Edge of Twin Cities Metro Complete Upgrades
Two radio stations on 95.9 on either end of the Twin Cities metro area have completed upgrades, sending stronger signals into the suburbs but also intensifying a battle for the frequency in…
Update: Gray, Allen Close on Purchases of Quincy Stations
Gray TV and Allen Media closed on their purchases of Quincy Media’s stations on Monday, with Allen buying stations in the markets where Gray already had stations.
Gray Takes Over CW, MeTV Affiliations in Several Markets
Gray TV is taking over the CW and MeTV affiliations from Quincy Media stations in several markets.
FCC Monitor: New FM Signing On in South Dakota’s Capital City
Recent items crossing through the FCC database include a new FM signal coming online in Pierre, South Dakota, and Wisconsin TV and FM radio stations at reduced power.
Canadian SimSub Listings: Aug. 2-8, 2021
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.
FCC Fines Owners of Two Former Iowa Network Affiliates
The FCC has issued major fines against the licensees of 18 TV stations, including two in Iowa, for allegedly “failing to negotiate for retransmission consent in good faith.”
Locast Brings its Free TV Streaming Service to Milwaukee
Free local TV streaming service Locast has launched in Milwaukee, its 36th market nationwide.
Weigel Buys Central Iowa TV Station
Weigel Broadcasting, which operates numerous networks including Me-TV and H&I, is buying a longtime Class A TV station in central Iowa.