The only radio station directly targeting the northern Black Hills is getting new owners.
Author: Jon Ellis
Wis. FM Translator Seeks Move under New Provision
A northeastern Wisconsin FM translator is seeking a frequency change under a new FCC provision.
“Up 102” Comes to Twin Cities HD Radio Dial
iHeartMedia has launched Contemporary Christian outlet “Up 102” on the HD2 signal of KEEY/102.1 (St. Paul).
Powell Launches Online Christian Station for NW Iowa
Powell Broadcasting, which operates six broadcast radio stations in northwestern Iowa, has launched an online Contemporary Christian station.
Canadian SimSub Listings: August 24-30, 2020
A look at which Canadian broadcast TV networks will simultaneously air U.S. network programming.
Update: DABL Adds Several Upper Midwest Affiliates
The new TV network’s official website has updated its affiliate list to remove a Duluth station and add a half-dozen other Upper Midwest markets.
New FM Signals in St. Cloud, Brainerd, Bakken Oil Patch
Several new FM translators have recently signed on. All were granted in the FCC’s AM revitalization window and transmit with 250 Watts
Washburn County Seeks Wis. TV on Satellite
The Washburn County government is circulating a petition to bring Wisconsin-based stations to satellite TV services in the county. Though there is a desire among northwestern Wisconsin residents for in-state newscasts, perhaps the biggest motivator is the Packers.
Fargo Sports Anchor Moving to Radio
Longtime WDAY-TV/6 (Fargo) sports anchor Dom Izzo is moving to WDAY radio but will still do some work for the TV station, which will simulcast his show on a digital subchannel.
KTIS-FM Transmitting at Reduced Power
The University of Northwestern-St. Paul’s KTIS-FM/98.5 (Minneapolis) has told the FCC that it is operating at reduced power due to a “major equipment failure” at its licensed transmitter site.