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Author: Jon Ellis

Broadcast History: Canadian Stunt Reminiscent of Minneapolis Flip

Posted on July 2, 2022January 29, 2024 by Jon Ellis

The radio stunt in western Canada that attracted attention across the continent this week may have sounded familiar to Twin Cities residents.

Several Public Radio Services Changing Schedules This Weekend

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Jon Ellis

South Dakota Public Broadcasting is making big changes to its weekend schedule as several other services also adjust due to the end of a longtime series.

Weekly Log: Twin Cities Host Passes, Wis. Public Media Gets New Exec Director

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Jon Ellis

Developments in this past week included the promotion of a permanent leader for Wisconsin Public Media and several more TV news staffing updates.

CBC News to Change National Anchor Lineup, Launch Streaming Channel

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Jon Ellis

CBC News has announced plans to launch a free 24-hour streaming channel as it makes changes to the anchor lineup at its flagship program, “The National.”

Tom Barnard Leaving KQRS after Decades Dominating Morning Radio

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Jon Ellis

Tom Barnard has given an early Christmas gift to his radio competitors: his last appearance on the KQ Morning Show will be Dec. 23.

Data Dump: Smallest Upper Midwest Communities of License

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Jon Ellis

Earlier we looked at the largest communities in each state that don’t have a full-power radio or TV license. What about the smallest communities that do have licenses?

Ask NorthPine: What’s the Process of Starting a Radio Station?

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Jon Ellis

Is it possible to start a new radio station? It depends on where you want to build it, and you’d better not be in a hurry.

Independent Christian Radio Station in McCook, NE, to Go Silent

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Jon Ellis

Independent Christian radio station KNGN/1360 (McCook) has announced plans to go off the air due to financial problems.

Newsroom Notes: Tips for Journalists Moving to a New City

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Jon Ellis

In job listings you’ll read about skillsets, willingness to work, and being a team player. But one major qualification for being a local journalist is often overlooked: knowledge of the community.

Remembering An Influential Journalist The Public Never Met

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Jon Ellis

John Whaley was one of the most influential journalists in Duluth over the past several decades, but you never saw him on TV.

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