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Author: Jon Ellis

Riverfront Adds Station to Black Hills Group

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Jon Ellis

A longtime standalone station in the northern Black Hills is being sold to another area broadcaster.

CBC Temporarily Drops Local TV News Amid COVID-19 Coverage

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Jon Ellis

The CBC has temporarily dropped local TV news in most of Canada, including in Winnipeg, to refocus its efforts on national coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic.

FOX Offers Free Streaming of KMSP, WITI, FNC

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, FOX Corporation has removed sign-in requirements to view live online feeds of its owned-and-operated affiliates, as well as FOX News Channel.

WCCO, K-FAN, WTMJ Air Classic Games Amid COVID-19 Shutdown

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Jon Ellis

With games cancelled from the pros down to preps due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some radio stations are turning to reruns to replace play-by-play sports.

More Prime Time News for Western North Dakota

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Western North Dakota TV viewers now have more options for prime time news as both of the region’s TV news outlets expand their offerings.

Four More FM Signals Sign On in St. Cloud

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Tri-County Broadcasting has recently signed on four new FM signals in St. Cloud. The new translators were obtained during the FCC’s AM Revitalization filing window.

Door County Station Celebrates the Greatest Of All Time

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Jon Ellis

A northern Door County station has changed format following a recent sale and is now playing the “Greatest Of All Time,” replacing a Classic Country format.

Canadian News Channels Available in U.S. During COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Jon Ellis

Several Canadian 24-hour news channels are offering free streaming amid coverage of the new coronavirus, giving U.S. viewers a chance to see a different take on North American 24-hour news.

Regents Give Preliminary Approval to Duluth Public Radio Sale

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Jon Ellis

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has given preliminary approval to a plan to sell KUMD/103.3 (Duluth) to the parent organization of Duluth’s PBS station.

Gray TV Completes Expansion of ABC, NBC in Eastern South Dakota

Posted on March 11, 2020May 9, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Gray TV’s network of translators and satellites in rural areas of the large Sioux Falls market are now carrying both ABC and NBC.

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