CBS affiliate KIMT/3.1 (Mason City-Rochester) is getting its fifth owner in ten years, now going to Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group as part of a national deal.
Author: Jon Ellis
Two Format Changes Follow Iowa Station Sale
Wennes Communications Stations is changing the formats of both stations it recently bought in Decorah, Iowa.
Nexstar Hires New GM for New Des Moines Station
Just over a week after closing on its purchase of WHO-TV/13 (Des Moines) as part of a larger merger with Tribune Media, Nexstar has named a new general manager for the station.
FCC Filings: Flooding, Evictions, Continued Repairs Affect Stations
Three stations affected by flooding, two affected by evictions, and one considering its future are among those requesting special temporary authority from the FCC this month.
Minnesotans Win Big at NAB Awards
Minnesotans won big at this year’s NAB Marconi Radio Awards, with people and stations from the state taking home the most awards of any state.
Canadian SimSub Listings: Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2020
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.
Southern Minnesota Classic Hits Station Rebrands
Townsquare Media has rebranded one of it southern Minnesota Classic Hits outlets to “Fun 104.3.”
Duluth FM Station Returns to the Air
After several weeks of silence, WJRF/89.5 (Duluth) has returned to the air simulcasting another station.
FCC Approves Gray TV Duopoly in Sioux Falls; First Case Nationally
In the first such case nationally, the FCC has approved Gray TV’s purchase of a second top-four station in Sioux Falls.
Leighton Expands to Alexandria (Updated with Price)
Leighton Enterprises is adding to its reach in western Minnesota with the purchase of three Alexandria radio stations.