Longtime Northland public radio executive Paul Damberg has died. Elsewhere, there are numerous personnel updates and DTV channel changes.
Author: Jon Ellis
North Dakota AM Station Returns License after FM Partner Sold
Faith Broadcasting has returned the license of KHRT/1320 (Minot) after a sale split the AM station from its longtime FM partner, KHRT-FM/106.9 (Minot).
Kinship Radio Expands Southward with Two FM Purchases
Kinship Radio is continuing is regional expansion with the purchase of two FM stations in central Iowa.
FCC Monitor: Western Minnesota FM Station Seeks Upgrade
A western Minnesota FM station that is in the process of being sold is seeing a power boost. Elsewhere, a South Dakota TV station is back to full power.
Weekly Log: Anchor Changes in Madison, Omaha
TV stations in Madison and Omaha have named replacements for departing anchors. Elsewhere, a new weather-focused newscast has launched in Cedar Rapids.
Civic Media to Buy First Station Outside Wisconsin: WELY
An FCC filing shows Wisconsin-based Civic Media has reached a deal to buy a pair of radio stations in northern Minnesota.
FCC Monitor: Objection to WDAY(AM) Sale Denied; KPVL Sale Filed
The FCC has denied an objection to the sale of WDAY Radio. Elsewhere, a Postville, Iowa, radio station is being sold and a southeastern Iowa FM station is seeking an upgrade.
FCC Approves WCCO’s Move from Longtime Transmitter Site
The FCC has approved a plan from Audacy’s WCCO/830 (Minneapolis) to leave its century-old transmitter site.
Weekly Log: Iowa Anchor Leaving after 51 Years
Longtime Iowa TV anchor Ron Steele is departing. Elsewhere, a meteorologist has departed a Twin Cities TV station and South Dakota has a new “All Things Considered” host.
FCC Monitor: Time-Share LPFM’s Granted in Madison, Milwaukee
The FCC has granted construction permits for low-power FM stations that will have to share time on the same frequency in Madison and Milwaukee.