The population of stations called “The Wolf” on the Twin Cities radio dial is down to one.
Author: Jon Ellis
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Lincoln ABC-TV Affiliate Sold
Standard Media Group is buying ABC affiliates KLKN/8 (Lincoln) and WLNE/6 (New Bedford-Providence, RI) from Citadel Communications for $83 million.
Marquette’s Great Lakes Radio Sold
Charles Williams’ MediaBrew Communications Marquette is buying Todd Stuart Noordyk’s Great Lakes Radio’s group in Marquette for $2 million.
Liberal Talk Returns to Madison FM Dial
W224EG/92.7 (Madison) has signed on carrying Liberal Talk as “Talk 92.7,” operating as a translator of WTTN/1580 (Columbus).
42 Hours of Wis. Sports Talk Every 24 Hours in Milwaukee
“ESPN Milwaukee” has announced plans to expand local programming and split up its AM and FM signals during the daytime.
Albert Lea Station Switches to Classic Hits
KQPR/96.1 (Albert Lea) has transitioned from Classic Rock to Classic Hits but kept its “Power 96” slogan.
Duluth TV Station Returns to the Air
KCWV/27.1 (Duluth) has returned to the air after having been silent since last year due to transmitter issues.
Eastern Iowa TV Station Switches from Azteca to Escape
After just three months as an owned-and-operated Azteca America affiliate, HC2 Broadcasting’s KWKB/20.1 (Iowa City-Cedar Rapids) has switched its primary affiliation to Escape.
Quincy Media Adds 20 Channels in 7 Markets
Quincy Media has added 20 new subchannels in seven Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin markets.