The big broadcast networks are not actually 24 hour services, with syndicated programming filling out affiliates’ schedules. How much programming does each network offer?
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Data Dump: Commercial Radio-TV Combinations in the Upper Midwest
In the early days of TV, almost all TV stations were associated with a radio station. That’s no longer the case, but there are still some radio-TV groups in the Upper Midwest.
Data Dump: Radio Network News Affiliations in Upper Midwest Cities
Many News/Talk, Public Radio, and Christian stations carry national network news at the beginning of every hour, but it’s hard to find a directory. So, here’s a list of some of the major Upper Midwest affiliations.
Data Dump: Smallest Upper Midwest Communities of License
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?
Data Dump: Upper Midwest AM, FM, TV License Statistics
Exactly how many radio and TV stations are there in the Upper Midwest? Which states have the most licenses per million people? Let’s find out!
Data Dump: If Local TV Viewership Determined State Boundaries
We all know the geographic shape of our home state, but what if TV viewing patterns actually determined the shape of your state?
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.
