Lincoln’s “TiM FM” has switched to a Christian Adult Contemporary format, replacing a previous mix of Christian Pop and Hip-Hop.
Author: Jon Ellis
Data Dump: MPR, Leighton, Townsquare Top Minn. Radio Ownership
Did you know Minnesota’s top radio group owner has more than twice as many stations as the second-place group, but the top owner has no AM stations?
DX Log: Lake Superior, The Huge FM Directional Antenna
I love the North Shore of Lake Superior in Minnesota not just because of the natural beauty of the lake, the great sightseeing, and the excellent hiking, but because of the FM…
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Northwestern Seeks Move of Displaced Wis. Translator
Recent filings include a displaced Wisconsin FM translator seeking to move to a new frequency and a northeastern Minnesota FM station remaining silent.
Weekly Log: Iowa Gets Yacht Rock and NextGen TV
A northern Iowa FM station has transitioned to a playlist highlighting older music while a Des Moines TV station has switched to a new TV transmission format.
Two National Moves Cause Dozens of DTV Channel Changes
Viewers in many Upper Midwest markets have seen changes to their digital TV lineups due to two unrelated national changes on Monday, March 27.
FCC Monitor: Wis. FM Translator Seeks Move; LPTV Upgrades Granted
Recent activity includes a northwestern Wisconsin FM translator seeking a frequency and site change, as well as upgrades being approved for three low-power TV stations.
Weekly Log: Twin Cities DJ Changes Stations; Regional ACM Nominees
A Twin Cities DJ is changing stations, two Upper Midwest morning shows are nominated for ACM Awards, and four Wisconsin broadcasters are being honored as legends.
Suburban Minneapolis AM Station KQSP Formally Deleted
The FCC has formally canceled the license of KQSP/1530 (Shakopee-Minneapolis) at the request of its owner, Nevada Radio LLC.
Data Dump: Upper Midwest Newspapers Publishing TV Listings
A review of dozens of Upper Midwest newspapers could only find four that still publish daily TV listings. Only one publishes both weekly and daily listings.