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.”
Author: Jon Ellis
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.
Off Topic: An Excellent National Park Hidden Under the Name “Monument”
A remote park straddling the Colorado-Utah border proves that “national monuments” can be every bit as good as “national parks,” except without the crowds.