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Author: Jon Ellis

FCC Monitor: Minn. AM Station Seeks to Reduce Daytime Power

Posted on January 5, 2026January 3, 2026 by Jon Ellis

A northern Minnesota AM station is requesting a reduction in its daytime power. Elsewhere, a group is proposing a new full-power TV allotment in Nebraska.

Nebraska AM Station Goes Silent after 62 Years

Posted on January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Connoisseur Media Classic Country outlet KTTT/1510 (Columbus) went silent at the end of 2025.

Yacht Rock Docks on Omaha AM Station after “Santa” Stunt

Posted on January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 by Jon Ellis

An Omaha AM radio station has debuted a new Light Classic Hits format after seven weeks stunting with Christmas music as “Santa Baby.”

Weekly Log: “Minnesota Bound” Changes Channels

Posted on January 2, 2026January 1, 2026 by Jon Ellis

After 30 years on one Twin Cities channel, outdoors program “Minnesota Bound” is moving to a new station.

FCC Monitor: Wis. Station to Swap One Heritage Callsign for Another

Posted on December 29, 2025December 30, 2025 by Jon Ellis

A Wisconsin radio station is poised to change from one heritage callsign to another. Meanwhile, a UP FM radio station will remain at reduced power through the winter.

Weekly Log: Numerous Year-End Retirements, Moves

Posted on December 26, 2025December 25, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Several Upper Midwest journalists are retiring or moving into new roles as the year ends. Also, changes are coming to the newscast that airs on the FOX affiliate in Des Moines.

FCC Monitor: LPTV Rule Changes; LPTV Stations Seek Major Moves

Posted on December 22, 2025December 19, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Several more LPTV stations have applied to move into the Twin Cities metro area. They’re among many applications filed by LPTV stations during a filing window for major modifications.

Two More National Christian Networks Sign On in Des Moines

Posted on December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Two more national Christian networks have begun broadcasting in Des Moines, bringing the total number of Christian radio services in the capital city to 13.

Weekly Log: More Changes at Civic’s News/Talk Network

Posted on December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 by Jon Ellis

The morning host on most of Civic Media’s News/Talk stations has announced that his show is ending. Elsewhere, a Winnipeg AM station is back on the air after two years of silence.

Civic Media Buys Fourth Milwaukee-Area AM Radio Station (Updated)

Posted on December 17, 2025December 22, 2025 by Jon Ellis

Civic Media is buying WNOV/860 (Milwaukee), W293CX/106.5 (Milwaukee), and the weekly Milwaukee Courier newspaper from Courier Communications.

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