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Author: Jon Ellis

“The Current” Drops Several Non-AAA Sunday Shows

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Minnesota Public Radio’s “The Current” is adjusting its Sunday lineup, dropping several shows that don’t directly fit its Adult Alternative format.

Iowa Public Radio Adjusts Weekend Lineup

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Iowa Public Radio is adjusting its weekend lineup, adding Travel with Rick Steves and XPoNential Radio while it drops some other shows.

Black Information Network Replaces “Alt 93.3” in Minneapolis (Updated)

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Jon Ellis

iHeartMedia has ended the “Alt 93.3” format in the Twin Cities, replacing it with its new Black Information Network.

South Metro FM Rimshot Station Seeks Move Closer to Minneapolis

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Jon Ellis

An FM radio station that has provided rimshot coverage of the southern Twin Cities metro area for the past two decades is seeking a move closer to Minneapolis.

But Wait, There’s More! Readers Provide More Background on Bemidji TV Mug

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Jon Ellis

A mug hanging around a northern Minnesota cabin brings back memories of a brief attempt at local commercial TV in Bemidji.

Nebraska Christian Broadcaster to Launch Spanish Service

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Jon Ellis

A central Nebraska radio station is poised to switch to Spanish-language Christian programming following its transfer from one religious broadcaster to another.

New 9 p.m. Newscasts for Green Bay, Duluth

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Viewers in Green Bay and Duluth are getting second options for 9 p.m. newscasts.

LPFM Frequency Change Ends Cross-Lake Reception of Distant Signal in Ashland

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Jon Ellis

A low-power FM station in Ashland, Wis., recently changed frequency, which might not be newsworthy except that it ends the unusual marketing of a station from the other side of Lake Superior…

Tropo and E-skip Bring Distant FM Signals All Summer Long

Posted on June 18, 2020February 7, 2024 by Jon Ellis

This is the time of year when distant signals start to fill up the FM dial. Most of these distant signals are brought in by troposphere-enhanced reception, but some are caused by E-skip. What’s the difference?

Sinclair to Launch National Morning Show as Initial Phase of New Service

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Sinclair Broadcast Group’s new national morning show is expected to be seen on CW stations in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Green Bay.

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