A reader asks if the Upper Midwest ever had any all-UHF TV markets back in the analog era. It turns out there is one now, and there will soon be two.
Author: Jon Ellis
Newsroom Notes: State News or Local News? They’re Intertwined
Local and state news are so intertwined on broadcast TV news that you can’t separate them. This makes it challenging to provide state news to “orphan counties.”
FCC Monitor: Minneapolis Upgrade Among More Low-Power TV Moves
The return of a Minneapolis low-power TV station to 15kW is among numerous LPTV filings. Meanwhile, a North Dakota TV station has returned to the air.
Off Topic: Travelling a Not-So-Lonely Road to a Not-So-Unvisited Park
A recent trip found that “The Loneliest Road in America” wasn’t so lonely and one of the least-visited national parks was still pretty crowded. But both were still worth the trip!
Broadcast History: When Minneapolis TV Stretched into Iowa and South Dakota
Early cable TV systems rushed to import Independent stations from regional cities, meaning a Minneapolis station was seen across much of Iowa and South Dakota.
Weekly Log: Longtime Radio News Voices Depart; New DTV Channels
Developments this week include the departures of several longtime radio news voices and new digital TV channels in Minneapolis and Des Moines.
Ask NorthPine: How Did Nebraska Panhandle End Up with Out-Of-State TV?
A reader asks why a Nebraska Panhandle county was listed as part of a South Dakota TV market. It was a remnant of a past era when a Panhandle station relayed Rapid City TV.
Christian Station Gets Minneapolis Upgrade; Competitor Filed Too Early
The FCC has granted a Christian radio station’s application to move its FM translator to Minneapolis after finding a competing application by a low-power FM station was filed too early.
Newsroom Notes: How to Develop Positive Relationships with Journalists
Public relations sometimes gets a negative reputation. When done right, PR can be good for the organization, the media, and the public as a whole.
FCC Monitor: More Low-Power TV Activity as Deadlines Near
A few more low-power TV stations are seeking changes as deadlines loom, while one has signed on. Meanwhile, programming for a Minneapolis FM translator is now originating on a different HD subchannel.