In the mid-1990s, few people knew that Duluth had a TV station on channel 21, but one person who worked there made sure some of its history was preserved.
Author: Jon Ellis
Weekly Log: Barnard Plans Podcast as Gorman Takes Seat at KQ
Steve Gorman has taken Tom Barnard’s former spot on the KQ Morning Show, but Barnard isn’t done hosting morning shows. Meanwhile, there’s a new TV news set in Iowa and a new radio brand in western Wisconsin.
FCC Monitor: SD FM at Reduced Power after Tower Collapse; 3 New Callsigns
Recent filings include details of a temporary facility being used by a South Dakota FM station after a tower collapse, as well as several new callsigns in South Dakota and Nebraska.
Off Topic: What’s the Best National Park?
Which national park is the best? It depends on what kind of experience you want to have. Here are my favorites for easy views, drive-in camping, and more.
Broadcast History: Longest TV Channel, Callsign, Affiliation Combos
Which Upper Midwest stations have had the same channel (real or virtual), primary network affiliation, and callsign for the longest?
Quad Cities FOX Affiliate Now Off Both Satellite Providers
Quad Cities FOX affiliate KLJB/18 (Davenport) is off DISH Network as a result of a retransmission consent dispute.
Weekly Log: Longtime MN, SD Voice Passes; New Milwaukee Morning Host
Recent developments include the passing of a longtime radio and TV voice in Minnesota and South Dakota as well as a new morning radio host in Milwaukee.
Green Bay Station Goes Alternative after Weird Al Stunt
Woodward Communications has added a third Rock format to its northeastern Wisconsin group of stations after a week stunting as “Weird Al Radio.”
Worthington’s KITN Rewinds to Classic Hits
Absolute Communications’ Radio Works group in Worthington has started the new year with a new Classic Hits format.
FCC Monitor: New Omaha FM; Civic Media Closes on Purchase of Four
Recent filings include a new FM frequency signing on in Omaha, a South Dakota FM translator going silent, and closing of a Civic Media purchase in Wisconsin.