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Author: Jon Ellis

Weekly Log: Alexandria’s “KOOL TV” Shuts Down

Posted on July 26, 2024November 20, 2025 by Jon Ellis

An independent TV station in Alexandria, MN, that had offered a local newscast has ended operations. Elsewhere, there’s a new anchor in Rochester while an anchor is departing in Milwaukee.

Wausau Station Flips Back to Rock as “The Beast”

Posted on July 25, 2024July 25, 2024 by Jon Ellis

After several years as “Jack FM,” a Midwest Communications station in the Wausau market has flipped back to a Rock format as “The Beast.”

Longtime North Dakota Christian Radio Stations to Shut Down

Posted on July 23, 2024July 23, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Longtime Christian radio stations KHRT/1320 and KHRT-FM/106.9 (Minot) have announced plans to go off the air at the end of July.

FCC Monitor: UP FM Off Air; Sale of 3 Black Hills FM’s Closes

Posted on July 22, 2024July 21, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Recent FCC activity includes an Upper Peninsula FM station reporting that it is off the air and closing of the sale of a Black Hills radio group.

Weekly Log: Longtime Wis. Radio Host Won’t Return

Posted on July 19, 2024July 18, 2024 by Jon Ellis

A longtime Wisconsin morning radio host says he won’t return to the airwaves. Elsewhere, there’s a new host on “KS95.”

FCC Monitor: Fargo LPTV, Milwaukee LPFM Licenses Canceled

Posted on July 15, 2024July 14, 2024 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has determined that a Fargo low-power TV license has expired as a matter of law. In Wisconsin, a Milwaukee group returned a low-power FM license while a Green Bay group was granted a new LPFM.

Weekly Log: New Newscast in Des Moines, New Co-Host in Minneapolis

Posted on July 12, 2024July 11, 2024 by Jon Ellis

A new 4 p.m. newscast is coming to Des Moines. Elsewhere, a new co-host has been named for “The Jason Show” and a meteorologist has moved from Rochester to Wausau.

FCC Monitor: New Twin Cities LPTV Facilities Constructed

Posted on July 8, 2024July 7, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Recent FCC filings include two Twin Cities low-power TV stations reporting that they have constructed new facilities and updates on several radio stations operating at reduced power.

Weekly Log: New Anchor in Madison, Two Radio Departures

Posted on July 5, 2024July 3, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Madison has a new TV anchor, while a meteorologist has departed a Wausau station. There are also radio departures in St. Cloud and Des Moines.

Two Upper Peninsula Stations Drop Talk for Oldies (Updated With Audio)

Posted on July 3, 2024July 7, 2024 by Jon Ellis

Two AM radio stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have dropped News/Talk formats in favor of Oldies.

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