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Author: Jon Ellis

WPR Drops Old Time Radio Shows over Racist, Sexist Content

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Voices from the “Golden Age of Radio” aren’t sounding so golden anymore to Wisconsin Public Radio management, which has cancelled a long-running weekend block of old time radio shows.

Filings: University Finances, Silo Demo Cause Stations to Go Silent

Posted on June 11, 2020 by Jon Ellis

FCC filings in recent weeks include two low-power FM stations going off the air, an AM station at reduced power, and an FM station seeking a move after a partial tower collapse.

St. Mary’s of Winona Donates Radio Stations to Catholic Network

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is donating its small Winona radio stations to Catholic broadcaster Real Presence Radio.

FCC Declares Small North Dakota FM Station’s License Expired

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has found that a small-town North Dakota FM radio station’s license has expired after its competitor raised questions about when it returned to the air.

Another Waupaca Radio Station Changes Format

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Jon Ellis

A city-owned low-power FM station in Waupaca, Wis., has changed its default format following a change by the commercial FM station in the city.

Radio Station Returns to Air One Week after Minneapolis Fires

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Jon Ellis

A Spanish-language radio station has returned to the air one week after its studio facility was destroyed by fire amid Minneapolis protests.

Five La Crosse Stations Sold, Two Go Non-Commercial (Updated)

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Two FM radio stations in the La Crosse market are due to switch to non-commercial formats as Mississippi Valley Broadcasters’ group of five stations is split up among three buyers.

Rapid City Station Switches to All ‘80s

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Riverfront Broadcasting’s KZLK/106.3 (Rapid City) has switched to an All ‘80s format, dropping Hot Adult Contemporary.

Duluth TV Station Sold to Christian Broadcaster

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Jon Ellis

A small Duluth TV station is being sold to the organization that operates the TCT Christian TV network.

FCC Denies Attempt to Restore TV License Sought by Gray

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has denied a request that it restore a deleted TV station license in the Fargo market that Gray TV wanted to buy.

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