We all know the geographic shape of our home state, but what if TV viewing patterns actually determined the shape of your state?
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Data Dump: The Largest Upper Midwest Cities Without Full-Power Licenses
Four of Minnesota’s ten most-populated cities have no full power radio or TV licenses, though being a “community of license” is largely symbolic.
Data Dump: Largest FM Coverage Areas in the Upper Midwest
Many of the Upper Midwest’s largest FM stations transmit from Terry Peak in South Dakota’s Black Hills. Most others get their big coverage areas from antennas on the top of TV towers.
Data Dump: A Look at Big-Four Duopolies in the Upper Midwest
With combinations of “big four” affiliates commonplace in small and medium TV markets, here’s a look at which combinations exist in the Upper Midwest and how they were created.
Data Dump: Largest Communities Missing a Major OTA TV Network
Some may find it surprising that broadcast reception of some major TV networks is not possible in a number of Upper Midwest communities.
Data Dump: Who Has the Most Public Radio?
The Upper Midwest has a wide variation in the number and type of public radio services. Some small cities have four or more offerings, while others have only one.
Data Dump: Who’s On What Tower in Duluth?
Lake Superior is a site to behold, and for broadcasting fans, so is the hillside above the lake. FM and TV stations are split among ten towers within a mile of each other.