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Author: Jon Ellis

Canadian SimSub Listings: Dec. 28, 2020-Jan. 3, 2021

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Jon Ellis

A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.

Twin Cities Radio Station Owner Greg Borgen Passes Away

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Longtime broadcaster and Twin Cities radio station owner Greg Borgen has passed away.

Nexstar, DISH Reach Christmas Eve Deal

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Nexstar-owned stations in nine Upper Midwest markets have been restored to DISH Network after what DISH had described as the largest-ever retransmission consent dispute.

iHeart Takes Station Out of Trust after Grand Forks Move-In

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Jon Ellis

As foreshadowed here when an AM station moved into the Grand Forks market last month, iHeartMedia is taking a station out of trust due to a higher ownership cap caused by the…

New Milwaukee Black Talk Format Sets Launch Date, Lineup

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Black Talk station “101.7 The Truth” will launch on Jan. 4 with a lineup that features Milwaukee Bucks in-game hosts and several well-known community members.

Update: Tegna, DirecTV Reach Deal after 20-Day Outage

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Tegna stations in Minneapolis, Des Moines, the Quad Cities, and 48 other markets are back on DirecTV after a nearly three-week outage caused by a retransmission consent dispute.

FCC/CRTC Monitor: Minnesota FM License Surrendered

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Recent FCC filings include the surrender of a southern Minnesota FM license and frequency changes in Des Moines, IA, and Hibbing, MN.

Canadian SimSub Listings: Dec. 21-27, 2020

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Jon Ellis

A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.

Scripps to Retain Minneapolis ION Affiliate

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Jon Ellis

After some question about whether it would be part of the merged company, it turns out Minneapolis owned-and-operated ION affiliate KPXM/41.1 (St. Cloud) will not be divested.

The Family Radio Network Closes on Eau Claire Purchase

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Jon Ellis

The Family Radio Network has closed on its purchase of a station in the Eau Claire market.

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