Recent FCC filings include a channel plan for the launch of NextGen TV in the Quad Cities and a disclosure that two Minnesota radio stations are now being operated under a time brokerage agreement.
Author: Jon Ellis
Roku TV Brings Back Coast-to-Coast TV Surfing
After decades of improvements, the live streaming TV experience has finally improved to the point where a media nerd can “channel surf” stations coast-to-coast like the old days of satellite TV.
Weekly Log: TV Moves in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Duluth
There’s a new TV reporter in Minneapolis and a new anchor in Milwaukee, while a Duluth anchor is moving to a new role.
FCC Orders Time-Shared LPFM’s in 4 Wisconsin, Iowa Cities
The FCC has determined that low-power FM applicants for four frequencies in the Upper Midwest are tied and started the process of creating schedules for time-sharing.
Audacy Brings “Fan” Back to FM in Milwaukee, Displacing “Hot”
Audacy has brought “The Fan” back to FM in Milwaukee, displacing a “Hot” Hip-Hop format that had replaced Sports Talk four years ago.
FCC Monitor: La Crosse-Area FM Translator Seeks Upgrade
Recent FCC filings include an application to upgrade a La Crosse-area FM translator and the transfer of low-power TV licenses in BIsmarck, Duluth, and Minocqua.
Weekly Log: SD Station Wins Marconi; MN Format Change
A Rapid City station has won a major national award. Elsewhere, WCCO radio has named a new meteorologist and a western Minnesota radio station recently changed format.
Northern Twin Cities Metro Gets “Amor”
Santamaria Broadcasting’s KMNQ/1470 (Brooklyn Park), which serves the northern half of the Twin Cities metro area, has switched to “Amor.”
Winnipeg’s “Power 97” Transitions to Iconic Alternative
Corus Entertainment has transitioned Winnipeg heritage Rocker “Power 97” (CJKR-FM/97.5) from mainstream Rock to Alternative Classics.
FCC Monitor: KNBN Sale Closes, Iowa FM Seeks Upgrade
Forum Communications has closed on its purchase of Rapid City’s NBC affiliate. Elsewhere, Iowa’s KDAO-FM is seeking another power boost following its recent frequency change.