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Category: FCC Monitor

A weekly look at recent FCC filings and activity pertaining to Upper Midwest broadcasting.

FCC/CRTC Monitor: Two Minn. Radio Stations Back to Full Power

Posted on May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Two Minnesota radio stations have returned to full power. Meanwhile, a Manitoba TV station is seeking permission to add a subchannel.

FM Allotments in Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin To Be Auctioned

Posted on May 17, 2026May 16, 2026 by Jon Ellis

An upcoming FCC auction will include eight commercial FM frequencies in the Upper Midwest, seven of which had previously been awarded.

FCC Monitor: Central Minnesota AM Station Back to Full Power

Posted on May 11, 2026May 9, 2026 by Jon Ellis

One Minnesota radio station has returned to full power while two others are at reduced power. Elsewhere, an Omaha radio group sale has been approved.

FCC Monitor: Rincon TV Sale Approved, Iowa FM Changes Frequency

Posted on May 4, 2026May 3, 2026 by Jon Ellis

The FCC has approved Community News Media’s purchase of stations from Rincon Broadcasting. Also, a southern Iowa FM station has changed frequency.

FCC Monitor: KSTP(AM) At Reduced Power; KNWS Adds Night Service

Posted on April 27, 2026April 26, 2026 by Jon Ellis

KSTP/1500 (St. Paul) is operating at reduced power due to technical issues. Elsewhere, KNWS/1090 (Waterloo) has added nighttime service.

FCC Monitor: Several U.P. FM Stations Continue at Reduced Power

Posted on April 20, 2026April 18, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Five stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are operating at reduced power. Elsewhere, a Mason City FM station has been granted an upgrade.

FCC Monitor: Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska Radio Sales Close

Posted on April 13, 2026April 12, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Sales of radio groups in Charles City, Iowa, Menominee, Mich., and Nebraska’s Tri-Cities have closed. Meanwhile, an Upper Peninsula LPFM has gone off the air.

FCC Monitor: Green Bay-Market FM Station at Reduced Power

Posted on April 6, 2026April 6, 2026 by Jon Ellis

A Green Bay-market FM station is at reduced power, while a Milwaukee-market AM station is back to full power. Elsewhere, the FCC has approved a radio sale in Nebraska’s Tri-Cities.

FCC Monitor: More New LPTV Applications Submitted

Posted on March 30, 2026March 28, 2026 by Jon Ellis

More than a dozen additional applications for new low-power TV stations in the Upper Midwest have been submitted. Also, a Nebraska FM station reported new technical difficulties.

FCC Monitor: Dozens of Applications for New LPTV Stations

Posted on March 23, 2026April 12, 2026 by Jon Ellis

Dozens of applications for new low-power TV stations have flooded the FCC database after a filing freeze ended. The applicants include a mix of new and existing regional broadcasters.

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