Another two new FM signals granted during the FCC’s AM Revitalization effort are signing on in the Upper Midwest.
Author: Jon Ellis
Longtime Iowa, Minnesota Station Owner Paul Hedberg Passes
Former Iowa and Minnesota radio station owner, past Minnesota Broadcasters Association president, and Pavek Museum co-founder Paul Hedberg has died at the age of 81.
Iowa Morning Radio Host Passes Away
Bob Svec, morning host at “95.1 The Bull,” has died unexpectedly of natural causes at the age of 53.
Central Minnesota Station Transitions to Active Rock
Little Falls Radio’s KFML/94.1 (Little Falls) has transitioned to a full Active Rock format after a decade of running the format at night.
New FM Signals Sign On in Western Minn., SW Wis.
Another two new FM signals have signed on in rural parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin as FM translators granted during the AM revitalization effort continue to come online.
FCC Monitor: Nebraska TV Station Formally Applies for UHF Move
Recent FCC activity includes a Nebraska TV station formally applying for its move to UHF and activity involving translator and low-power TV stations.
Canadian SimSub Listings: May 31-June 6, 2021
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.
Des Moines Gets Third Contemporary Hits Station
Cumulus Media launched a new Contemporary Hits format in Des Moines to begin the Memorial Day weekend, competing with iHeartMedia and Saga Broadcasting in the format.
iHeart Names Greg Alexander Minneapolis Market President
iHeartMedia has promoted Greg Alexander to the position of Minneapolis Market President.
North Shore Station Relaunches Adventurous Adult Alternative Format
The only commercial radio station on Minnesota’s North Shore has returned to a broad Adult Alternative format after resuming full-power broadcasts.