The FCC has started to grant construction permits for low-power TV stations to relocate to larger cities. Also, a western Minnesota FM station has upgraded.
Author: Jon Ellis
Weekly Log: Longtime Minneapolis Meteorologist Retires
Minneapolis meteorologist Belinda Jensen is retiring from daily TV. Meanwhile, Des Moines meteorologist Jeriann Ritter has shared a diagnosis of bulbar ALS.
Big Omaha AM Signal Goes Silent
SummitMedia’s KXSP/590 (Omaha) has gone off the air, silencing one of the Midwest’s biggest AM signals.
Civic Parts Ways with More Hosts, Adds Syndicated Shows
Civic Media has added more syndicated programming to its statewide News/Talk network after parting ways with more hosts.
FCC Monitor: Another Request to Review Iowa LPFM Denial
A religious group seeking an LPFM station in Iowa is not giving up after previous FCC denials. Meanwhile, another FM translator filing window is coming.
Weekly Log: “myTalk” Parts Ways with Longtime Host
Hubbard Radio has opted not to renew Alexis Thompson’s contract with “myTalk 107.1.” Elsewhere, a new HD Radio signal is on the air in Winnipeg.
FCC Monitor: MPR’s KSJR-FM at Reduced Power
MPR’s Classical station serving the St. Cloud area is at reduced power. Elsewhere, an Iowa FM station reports that it has returned to the air.
Weekly Log: Radio Vet Joins Big Radio; WPR, MPR Hosts Retire
A Madison and Rockford radio veteran has joined the “Big Radio” group. Meanwhile, a longtime WPR host and an MPR meteorologist are retiring.
“The Fan” Adds Southeastern Minnesota Affiliate
iHeartMedia’s “The Fan” radio network has added an affiliate in southeastern Minnesota.
FCC Monitor: WEMP Callsign Resurfaces in Wisconsin
The WEMP callsign is returning to a different Wisconsin station. Elsewhere, a Minnesota AM radio station has again gone silent and several radio stations have returned to full power.