The FCC has approved the transfer of a southern Minnesota PBS station to Twin Cities Public Television. Elsewhere, Sinclair has closed on its purchase of a second Cedar Rapids TV license.
Category: FCC Monitor
A weekly look at recent FCC filings and activity pertaining to Upper Midwest broadcasting.
FCC Monitor: Antenna Damage Takes Nebraska FM Station Off Air
A public radio station in western Nebraska is off the air due to antenna damage. Meanwhile, a North Dakota FM station has returned to full power.
FCC Monitor: FM Station on the Edge of the BWCA Upgrades
WELY-FM/94.5 (Ely, MN) has completed an upgrade after a long-running effort to restore the station to full power.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Two Minn. Radio Stations Back to Full Power
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.