A group that owns several Christian radio stations in central and north-central Minnesota is buying a small southern Minnesota license.
Author: Jon Ellis
Duchesne Drew Named MPR President
American Public Media Group has named Twin Cities media veteran Duchesne Drew the new president of Minnesota Public Radio.
New TV Newscasts in Cedar Rapids, Duluth
In addition to the new Sioux Falls newscast mentioned here last week, TV stations in Cedar Rapids and Duluth have also recently launched additional newscasts.
Gray TV Launches 9:00 Newscast in Sioux Falls
Gray TV’s “Dakota News Now” is launching the Sioux Falls market’s only 9 p.m. newscast on Monday, April 6.
PBS Stations Add Curriculum-Related Programming Amid Pandemic
With schools closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more educational programming will be available during the daytime on most regional PBS stations starting Monday, March 30.
Numerous Media Conferences Cancelled due to COVID-19
Numerous annual media-industry gatherings won’t happen this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Delays North Metro Station’s Return to Air
The owner of a northern Twin Cities metro area radio station says the COVID-19 pandemic is delaying the station’s return to the air.
Changes in Control at Several Radio Stations
License transfer applications involving changes in interest have been filed for several Upper Midwest radio stations in recent months.
FCC Delays Next FM Auction Indefinitely
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the FCC has postponed an auction of FM allotments that would have included seven future stations in the Upper Midwest.
Lincoln Station Flips from Classic Hits to Classic Rock
NRG Media’s KLNC/105.3 (Lincoln) has flipped from Classic Hits to Classic Rock as “The Bone.”